On Thursday, May 14, 2026, the main in-person edit-a-thon of the second annual Month of Science on Wikipedia challenge took place in the Library of the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences (FZU).
The edit-a-thon program kicked off with two parallel tours for participants to choose from. History enthusiasts went on a roughly one-hour tour of the Art Deco institute building and its immediate surroundings. The atmosphere was further enhanced by the local doorman, who guided the group stylishly dressed in a period suit and bowler hat.
The second group headed straight to the FZU laboratories. Here, participants attended a comprehensive lecture on the structure of photovoltaic panels, complemented by engaging visual demonstrations of raw silicon crystals and finished products.
After the tours, the group moved to the library, where the editing part began with an introductory lecture on how Wikipedia works. This was intentionally kept brief this time, as the vast majority of attendees were already familiar with the basic principles of editing. Following this, participants, armed with their laptops and sources, got down to writing and expanding articles, supported throughout by the trainers present. Over the course of the afternoon, the trainers also dedicated intensive time to complete beginners—helping them create accounts, make their first edits in both the user and main namespaces, and explaining the basics of working with sources and image copyright licenses.
The Month of Science on Wikipedia is not over yet! We remind all editors to add the hashtag #veda to the “Edit summary” box when publishing their articles. Furthermore, you can meet us at two more events in June:
Wikimedia ČR at the Science Fair (Veletrh vědy)
- When: Thursday, June 4 (12:00–18:00) and Friday, June 5, 2026 (10:00–18:00)
- Where: PVA EXPO PRAGUE, Letňany
- This year, for the very first time, we are participating in the largest popular science event in the Czech Republic, directly as part of the exhibition of the Institute of Physics of the CAS. Come to our booth to compete and learn more about the free world of Wikimedia. Admission is free.
Online Edit-a-thon: Finish Your Scientific Article
- When: Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 16:00–19:00
- Where: Online (link provided after registration)
- Do you have a draft article and need help with references, an infobox, or a photo? Join our practical online workshop. Our trainers will be available to advise you and help you successfully publish your texts.
- Richard Sekerak (WMCZ), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons ↩︎
- Tadeáš Bednarz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons ↩︎
- Richard Sekerak (WMCZ), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons ↩︎
