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Author: Ahmad Ali Karim[a][i]  

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  1. ↑ Wikimedia Community User Group Malaysia
  1. ↑ ahmadali.akarim@live.iium.edu.my

Abstract



Abstract Academia continues to grapple with the perception of being an "ivory tower”-- a domain accessible to a privileged few and disconnected from broader society. While efforts to foster a more open and community-engaged academic environment are emerging, they face systemic barriers such as institutional silos, exploitative ranking systems, and performance metrics that inadvertently reward exclusivity. This session advocates for reimagining the role of higher education through initiatives that break these barriers and share the experiences of the Wikimedia community in Malaysia. We highlight “Communiversity” as a model for community-academic integration, as well as the Wikimedia movement’s efforts in Malaysia, where academic programs have partnered with the Wikimedia community in pursuit of a shared vision: a world where knowledge is freely accessible to all. Participants will engage in a collaborative discussion exploring the challenges and opportunities in transforming academia into a more inclusive, participatory space.

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