From "Shtetl, My Destroyed Home: A Remembrance" (1922), a set of 30 lithographs by Jewish artist Issachar Ber Ryback, who died #onthisday in 1935. The series pictures Ryback's village in Ukraine before it was destroyed in the pogroms following WW1: publicdomainreview.org/collection/s...

The blackberry is an edible fruit produced by many species in the genus Rubus in the family Rosaceae. Blackberries are typically produced from hybrid plants among the species within the subgenus Rubus, or hybrids between the subgenera Rubus and Idaeobatus.

#InternationalMigrantsDay is a day to recognise the estimated 272 million migrants that are integral members of all our societies today. In this recording UoE staff interrogate real-life experiences of the UK settlement process & migrant rights issues. #OER open.ed.ac.uk/life-in-the-...

The Indian Primer (1669) contains Christian instruction translated by John Eliot into native American Algonquian language. Our copy, still in its original American wooden binding, has been digitised into 137 high resolution images by our Digital Imaging Unit. #OER open.ed.ac.uk/the-indian-p...

Born #onthisday in 1778, Humphry Davy, British chemist and inventor and President of the Royal Society. Read @MikeJayNet's essay on Davy's pioneering early experiments with Nitrous Oxide (AKA Laughing Gas). https://publicdomainreview.org/essay/o-excellent-air-bag-humphry-davy-and-nitrous-oxide #otd

Prof. Tara E. Brendle presents an introduction to the Torelli group of a surface & surveys some of its algebraic properties as well as its connection with low-dimensional topology. @edinunimaths.bsky.social #OER #EdinburghMathematicalSociety open.ed.ac.uk/torelli_group/

Would you look at that?! It's an early Christmas pressie! The Open Research Conference 2026 Call for Contributions is now live! library.ed.ac.uk/research-sup... This year we're celebrating our adoption of the UNESCO recommendation for Open Science. Go on, treat yourself... throw in a submission.

Billions of pageviews, millions of unique devices, and hundreds of languages tell the same story. In an age of rising misinformation and fleeting headlines, Wikipedia remains a cornerstone for reliable information online. 🧵⬇️ (1/4)

Today is #InternationalMountainDay. Enjoy some excellent mountains from our digitised collections. Starting with this excellent lithograph of a view from Goatfell across the Isle of Arran. #OER #Scotland #WalterScot www.europeana.eu/en/item/9200...

Emily Dickinson was born #onthisday in 1830. Celebrate with an exploration of her unusual manuscripts, including poems scribbled down on concert programmes and chocolate wrappers – offering a fascinating insight into how the poet worked: publicdomainreview.org/essay/t... #OTD

The Wiki Science photography competition is open! The UK is hosting a regional competition for the first time since 2019. So, whether you’re a scientist, researcher, student, educator, or enthusiast, share your photos of science & scientists in the UK! commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons...

Since 2019 The Tartan Tardigrade podcast has been sharing conversations by scientists from the UK Centre for #Astrobiology with guests from around the world about their research in astrobiology, their careers, and life in the universe. #OER #AcademicSky #Exobiology open.ed.ac.uk/the-tartan-t...

Contemporary Challenges: The Global Crime, Justice and Security Journal (CCJ) is now indexed in the @doaj.bsky.social! Just in time for their brand new issue! Volume 6 engages with doctrinal legal analysis, socio-legal critique, theoretical inquiry & policy focused research. doi.org/10.2218/ccj.v6

Charlie blogs about one of her favourite Wikimedia projects, Wikibooks recipes. 🎄❄️ #OER #Cooking #FestiveTreats open.ed.ac.uk/christmas-an...

Jessie Mann from #Perth is credited as the first Scottish woman photographer, but Anna Atkins (not Perth!) was first person to publish a book illustrated with 'photograms' (1843). She was a botanist and her cyanotypes of plants are just beautiful #PhotographyPioneers en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_At...

December 5th is #Krampusnacht, or #KrampusNight, Saint Nicholas rewards well-behaved children with small gifts, while Krampus punishes badly behaved ones with birch rods. Have you been good this year? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krampus

🐧 A history of the birds of Europe: . London: Published by the Author, 1871-1881.. [Source]

These Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) folios demonstrate the range & depth of research expertise from 2014 to 2021 across: Architecture, Art & Design, Music, Drama, Dance, Performing Arts, Film and Screen Studies. #OER #OpenResearch @edincollegeofart.bsky.social open.ed.ac.uk/ecas-researc...

On Wikipedia, differing viewpoints aren't an obstacle. They're a strength. By channeling conflict into collaboration, Wikipedia shows what the internet can look like when people argue with purpose instead of outrage. Read more ➡️ medium.com/freely-shari...

This is a recording of an Interdisciplinary Research in Sexual Health (IReSH) Network Meeting on the topic ‘Who Comes First – Bottom or Bacteria? Understanding STI DoxyPEP and Antimicrobial Stewardship’. #OER #SexualHealth #Healthcare #Medicine open.ed.ac.uk/who-comes-fi...

‘AI in Scottish Schools’, showcases : - AI literacy for Primary & Secondary educators & learners; - AI as a tool to support learning and teaching; - Children’s human rights in our relationship with AI technologies. #WorldFuturesDay #OER #EduSky open.ed.ac.uk/ai-in-scotti...

Interested in partnering with Edinburgh Diamond for your book or journal and wondering if you're eligible? We just published new eligibility guidelines! Check them out: library.ed.ac.uk/research-sup...

This video showcases the revitalised Digital Education MSc at @uoe-sps.bsky.social. The #MScDE is a first choice for those wishing to do advanced study in digital education leadership, futures, design, policy, research and practice. #WorldFuturesDay #OER open.ed.ac.uk/digital-educ...

Digital safety is everyone’s business here at the university. With increased connectivity comes increased risk and it’s important to be critical and cautious in order to safeguard yourself and those around you. #OER #DigitalSafety open.ed.ac.uk/digital-safe...

As part of my Wikimedian in Residence position at the Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Research Group of the Bioeconomy Science Institute I've recently created documentation on linking publications to Natural History Collections in #Wikidata doi.org/10.5281/zeno...

‘ELT Ecotone' is for digital educators looking at the future of education, how it's affected by innovations, and what we can do to prepare for this future. The format is of a ‘Choose Your Adventure’ book and offers several pathways. #OER #EduSky #DigitalEducation open.ed.ac.uk/elt-ecotone-...

What happens when a global community of volunteers comes together to make a free library? You get Wikisource, a digital library of public domain and freely licensed texts, films, and more. Join the celebration by exploring Wikisource – and maybe transcribing a page yourself ➡️ w.wiki/XWE

Very pleased to share that the Samoan language edition of 'The Bottle Imp: A graphic adaptation inspired by the work of Robert Louis Stevenson' is now available! Also includes an illustrated biography and links to teaching resources. @uoe-llc.bsky.social doi.org/10.2218/ED.9...

In this supplementary lecture Agana-Nsiire Agana, of @uoedivinity.bsky.social, explains Quasi-Physcalism in African Philosophy, with dualism and conception of substance as the foundational element of being with the perspective of vital force. #OER #WorldPhilosophyDay open.ed.ac.uk/quasi-physic...

Kind Clothing consists of 3 interactive sessions on Fast Fashion, the environment, and sustainability. Throughout the sessions there is an overarching project where the learners recycle a piece of clothing into a DIY drawstring bag. #OER #WorldKindnessDay #EduSky open.ed.ac.uk/kind-clothin...

Kindness is not just a feeling. On Wikipedia, it is a policy. Editors are encouraged to "assume good faith". This simple guideline means believing that other editors are trying to improve the project, not harm it. Read about the good faith policy ➡️ w.wiki/_2X

This series of videos by Leah Fransisco, introduces basic British Sign Language for use in healthcare settings. Covering next of kin and general assessment, pain assessment, eating and drinking, allergies and intolerances, and more. #OER #BSL #Medicine open.ed.ac.uk/british-sign...

Course launch alert! 📣 Join "Learning for Sustainable Futures: Live at COP30", our free course on the #COP30 event in Belém, Brazil - with live updates direct from the conference🌐🌳🤝 Designed for anyone with an interest in sustainability and #ClimateAction. Enrol today! (link in bio)

'Digital Degrowth in Primary Education and Visions for the Near Future’ reviews how the concept of ‘digital degrowth‘ can be applied as a sustainable and equitable way forward when considering the future of #EdTech in primary education today. #OER #EduSky open.ed.ac.uk/digital-degr...

Amid misinformation, Wikipedia's volunteer community stands out. Editors uphold neutrality, verify sources, and log every edit.  Without corporate ads, its scale and transparent governance make it a beacon of trust. Learn more ➡️ w.wiki/7zfT

‘Understanding and Evaluating Data in Education’ is for educational professionals & master’s level students in digital education. Explore the role of data in education, including its collection, impact, ethical implications and future policies. #MScDE #OER #DigitalEd open.ed.ac.uk/the-paradox-...

Transparency makes @wikipedia.org one of the most trusted sources of information on the internet. From History tabs tracking every edit to Talk pages revealing editors’ discussions, Wikipedia runs on consensus decision-making that is visible to everyone. Learn more ➡️ medium.com/freely-shari...

Wikidata has been recognized as a digital public good by the Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA) 🎉 Learn how Wikidata, which houses over 1.6 billion facts, advances education, innovation, and public institutions ➡️ wikimediafoundation.org/news/2025/10...

Calling all students! The Student Experience Grants are one-off contributions to support unique projects & initiatives that will enhance Edinburgh students’ social, academic or cultural development. Closes 6 Nov. e.g. The Recovering Histories Wikipedia project student-experience-grants.ed.ac.uk

Help write women onto Wikipedia this Halloween! Learn how to edit and PUBLISH a new 50-100+ word article about women missing from our search results. As you'd expect for Halloween, our focus list included Scottish women accused of being witches. All welcome. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/help-write...

Happy 13th birthday, Wikidata! Facts do not live in isolation; they form a web of connections that shape understanding. Thirteen years ago, Wikidata was created to store and link facts across Wikipedia and its sister projects. ➡️ w.wiki/Jg

'Self help for Stroke' are audio and video clips created for a self-management website for anyone in Scotland who has had a stroke. Created by the Interactive Content Team at the @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social on behalf of @chsscotland.bsky.social. #WorldStrokeDay #OER open.ed.ac.uk/self-help-4-...

What does public policy have to do with free knowledge? A lot more than you might think. The Wikimedia Foundation works globally to support laws and policies that protect and promote access to knowledge online and human rights. Learn more with our Global Advocacy team ➡️ mailchi.mp/wikimedia/gl...

Let’s get (re)wild! This resource on rewilding for young children includes an activity book, PowerPoint slides, & lesson plan. And is easily adaptable by replacing the information & image of Port Seton Links with another rewilding site. #OER #EduSky #PrimaryEd #Nature open.ed.ac.uk/exploring-na...

The Gävle Goat is a traditional Yule goat display erected annually in Gävle, Sweden. FASCINATING page on Wikipedia documenting its destruction (or survival) each year. There are soooo MANY pages students can help research & share as part of our Edinburgh Award. Tinyurl.com/edwiki2025 to learn more.

The award runs from 21 Oct to 31 March and supports students to develop and evidence key graduate competencies important for their studies & the world of work. It is also an opportunity to work collaboratively with others, across the Uni, across Edinburgh and beyond. Please reshare. #OpenKnowledge

LAST CALL for students interesting in joining our Edinburgh Award for "Digital Volunteering with Wikipedia". Workshop tomorrow 5.30pm-7pm in University of Edinburgh's Main Library Why? Well not everything is online and there is much we can do! #WeCanEdit information-services.ed.ac.uk/help-consult...

Brought to life with stop-motion animations, Gene Horizons explains the science of gene therapies with the help of leading researchers & clinicians in the field. This 18-minute video is ideal for a general audience and biology students aged 16+. #EduSky #OER ##STEM open.ed.ac.uk/eurogct-gene...

SDGs: Stories of impact' collects University-wide case studies / stories across all 17 Sustainable Development Goals of some of the University's meaningful contributions over the past five years. 🔍 Spot the references in there to our #OER activities! open.ed.ac.uk/sdgs-stories...

Readers around the world turn to Wikipedia for health information — from pregnancy to stroke to regional health challenges. But how do those pages get written, and who ensures they are reliable? 🧵⬇️ (1/2)