05/08/2026
From reading Wikipedia to editing it—every contributor starts somewhere.
At Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, students discovered that Wikipedia is more than just a place to find information. Through a hands-on workshop, they learned how free knowledge is created, how reliable sources shape every article, and how they can contribute by documenting the knowledge, culture, and heritage of their own communities.
The programme also opened doors for future collaboration with the university through discussions on institutional partnerships and potential GLAM initiatives, reinforcing the role of higher education in expanding free knowledge.
Every edit matters. Every new contributor strengthens the Wikimedia movement.
Read the full story: https://diff.wikimedia.org/2026/08/03/from-readers-to-contributors-a-wikipedia-workshop-at-begum-rokeya-university/
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