Event:GLAM Wiki Edit-a-thon
TOPIC
[dezie | dezie ebe o si]GLAM Wiki in Schools – Documenting Heritage Architecture in Nigeria
OVERVIEW
[dezie | dezie ebe o si]The GLAM Wiki in Schools project aims to empower master’s-level architecture students to contribute to the digital preservation of Nigeria’s heritage buildings. Participants will research, document, and upload content related to notable heritage sites to Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons, combining architectural expertise with open knowledge contributions.
OBJECTIVES
[dezie | dezie ebe o si]- Train students to contribute to Wikimedia platforms with a focus on heritage documentation.
- Improve online visibility and knowledge of Nigerian heritage buildings, especially in eastern and southern Nigeria.
- Promote professional contributions from architecture students to open knowledge.
- Foster partnerships between academia and the Wikimedia movement.
TIMELINES
[dezie | dezie ebe o si]| EVENT | DATE | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
| Project Launch | 12-05-2025 |  Done |
| In-person Training 1 | 12-05-2025 | Done |
| In-person Training 2 | 19-05-2025 | Done |
| Virtual Training | 07-07-2025 | Done |
| Wikimentary | 17-07-2025 | Done |
| Edit-a-thon | 26-07-2025 | Done |
| Closing event | 25-08-2025 | Done |
PROJECT RESOURCES
[dezie | dezie ebe o si]ORGANIZERS
[dezie | dezie ebe o si]FACILITATORS
[dezie | dezie ebe o si]HIGHLIGHTS
[dezie | dezie ebe o si]To be announced ✅