Micro-content is reusable content that is maintained in a central library. It can be used in multiple locations across the site but only needs to be updated in one place.

There are many types of micro-content:

Author card (person card)

Purpose

To identify the author of an article if it is written by a specific person (rather than just by 'UQ').

Used on

  • Articles

Adding or updating author cards

To add or update an author card, email web-content@uq.edu.au and provide the following information:

  • full name of person (include professional title if relevant e.g. Professor)
  • their relationship to UQ and the subject matter (e.g. current student, graduate of particular program, position title and organisational unit if UQ staff)
  • link to a relevant professional profile e.g. UQ Researchers for staff
  • image of person in required image dimensions.

Example

At left, a circular close-up photo of a person. At right, the person's name in bold text above their designation
Example author card display from Study.
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Career outcome (job spotlight)

Purpose

To showcase potential careers and incomes for graduates of UQ programs.

Career outcomes must be regularly reviewed to ensure the information is current.

Used on

  • Programs
  • Plans

Adding or updating career outcomes

To add or update a career outcome, email web-content@uq.edu.au and provide the following information:

  • job title or industry
  • qualifiers that provide context and set expectations for qualification level (e.g. postgraduate degree holders) or experience (e.g. early-career salary).
  • salary amount or range
  • source e.g. 'compared.edu.au'.

Example

Two panes with text on a grey shaded background. From the top, each pane lists a qualifier in all capital purple text, job title or industry in larger bold text, salary range and source in smaller text
Example career outcomes display from Study.
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Contact information

Purpose

To provide consistent contact information for UQ teams.

Used on

  • Basic pages
  • Scholarships

Adding or updating contacts

To add or update a contact, email the relevant team:

Provide the following information:

  • team or contact name
  • relevant contact details from:
    • email address
    • phone number
    • location
  • any other relevant information.

Example

Text on a grey shaded background. Contact title in bold heading text above phone number, email address and physical location, each with a relevant icon
Example contact from Future Students.
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Ranking

Purpose

To showcase rankings and achievements UQ is proud of.

Rankings must be:

  • current
  • a single value (not a range, like 51–100)
  • 99 or better.

They can be world, Australian or Queensland rankings.

Used on

  • Landing pages
  • Programs
  • Plans

Adding or updating rankings

To add or update a ranking, email web-content@uq.edu.au and provide the following information:

  • number and scope of the ranking (e.g. '2 in Australia for ecology'
  • source - full name and year (e.g. 'QS World University Rankings 2021')
  • any other relevant information.

Example

At left, a large purple icon. At right, the ranking number and scope in large purple text above the source and year in smaller black text
Example ranking display from Study.
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Testimonial

Purpose

To showcase positive experiences of current students, graduates/alumni and staff.

Used on

  • Programs
  • Plans

Adding or updating testimonials

To add or update a testimonial, email web-content@uq.edu.au and provide the following information:

  • full name of person (include professional title if relevant e.g. Professor)
  • their relationship to the program (e.g. current student, graduate, lecturer)
  • program name
  • quote (maximum 40 words)
  • image of the person in required image dimensions.

Example

At left, a circular close-up photo of a person. At right, the testimonial quote in larger italic text, followed by the person's name in bold and then their designation in regular weight text
Example testimonial display from Study.
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