Queensland University of Technology
In 2023, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) received funding as part of our Partner Projects to run a digitisation project to upload and describe historic photographic material pertaining to rural Queensland.
The Project
The QUT project involved the QUT team digitising historical photographs and images from regional Queensland and the Pacific, and then working with an expert Wikimedia mentor to successfully upload batches of image files to Wikimedia Commons. By leveraging QUT's expertise and resources, a significant collection of old photographs and images has been meticulously digitised and contributed to Wikimedia Commons, enriching the platform with a wealth of historical content. These images can now be linked to Wikipedia, increasing reach and improving the quality of articles.
This collaborative effort underscores the importance of open access and community-driven initiatives in preserving and sharing visual heritage.
