WikiClub Tech SHUATS
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WikiClub Tech SHUATS
Department of Computer Science & IT (DCSIT), SHUATS
| WikiClub Tech SHUATS | |
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| Location | Prayagraj, India |
| Country code | IN |
| Founding date | 14th October, 2024 |
| Official language(s) | English / Hindi |
| Founder | Agamya Samuel, Aditya Kumar |
| Key people | Students, alumni, faculty members and other interested people |
WikiClub Tech SHUATS
[edit]WikiClub Tech SHUATS is a student-driven community based in Prayagraj, India. It was founded on October 2024 by the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology (DCSIT) at the Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, Prayagraj.
The club’s primary goal is to help students, newcomers, and professionals get started with contributions to the Wikimedia Movement, covering both technical and non-technical aspects.
Objectives
[edit]- Promote free knowledge and open-source contribution culture.
- Provide guidance for technical Wikimedia contributions such as Gerrit, Phabricator, and Toolforge.
- Support non-technical contributions to projects like Wikipedia, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
- Conduct mentorship programs, workshops, and hands-on sessions for new contributors.
- Build a sustainable local community of Wikimedia contributors in Prayagraj.
Activities
[edit]The club organizes both online and offline activities, including:
- Introduction sessions on Wikimedia projects.
- Workshops on editing Wikipedia and contributing to Wikidata.
- Technical contribution sessions (Gerrit patches, extensions, tools).
- Community meetups and hackathons.
- Collaboration with other Wikimedia user groups and communities.
Founding and History
[edit]- The Wiki Club SHUATS was founded on 14 October 2024 at SHUATS, Prayagraj.
- Initiated by the Department of Computer Science and IT (DCSIT) with the aim of creating a bridge between academia and the Wikimedia community.
- The club was established during an era when Wikimedia outreach programs in India were expanding, particularly focused on student engagement.
Community
[edit]- Primarily composed of students, alumni, and faculty members of SHUATS.
- Open to participation from individuals outside the university, including professionals and Wikimedia volunteers.
- Works closely with Wikimedia contributors in India to strengthen regional collaboration.
Partnerships and Collaborations
[edit]- Supported by the Department of Computer Science and IT, SHUATS.
- Engages with Wikimedia projects and communities worldwide.
- Seeks to collaborate with Wikimedia User Groups in India and globally for events, mentorship, and cross-community support.
Events
[edit]Some of the key types of events organized include:
- Wikimedia Orientation Sessions – for students new to editing.
- Hackathons & Code Sprints – technical events focusing on Wikimedia tools.
- Skill Development Workshops – covering open-source, documentation, and technical workflows.
Events Conducted
[edit]| Date | Event | Session Link |
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| 11 November 2024 | Introduction to Wikimedia movement | Google Drive |
| 6 January 2025 | Road to ReactJS, Basics of Javascript – Session 1 | Google Drive |
| 9 January 2025 | Road to ReactJS, Basics of Javascript – Session 2 | Google Drive |
| 17 January 2025 | Introduction to Cryptography | Google Drive |
| 27 January 2025 | Introduction to Front-End (HTML and CSS) | Google Drive |
| 29 January 2025 | Introduction to Android Development | Google Drive |
| 10 March 2025 | Introduction to Mediawiki – Part 1 | Google Drive |
| 12 March 2025 | Introduction to Mediawiki – Part 2 | Google Drive |