Insights from the United Kingdom's first national Wiki Science Competition since 2019

The United Kingdom hosted its first national Wiki Science Competition since 2019, with six images advancing to international judging out of all submissions. User Julian Herzog’s black-headed gull photograph won overall, followed by entries featuring a sodium laser guide star and a Welsh swan cygnet. The organizer reflects on lessons learned, noting that expanded outreach, campus ambassadors, and social media strategies will be essential for making the 2027 competition more impactful.