News
To create a news item, add the News content type by selecting the green +Add content button in the news section.
Add the news item details to the relevant fields:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | The name is not published, but it is helpful to use the same name as the title below, so that you can easily find the specific news article. |
| Title | Add a short and descriptive news article title. Note: the Title generates the news item URL so be careful with extra accidental spaces, as this adds additional dashes to the URL. |
| Summary Listing Page Image | This image is required, and it is published on the news listings page. |
| Main Page Image | Add an optional image for the details page. |
| Main Page Image Caption | Add an optional caption for the image. |
| Caption Background Colour | Select the background colour for the caption text. |
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Date released |
Place the cursor in the field to select the current date and time or update if required. |
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Abstract |
Add a short description to appear in the News list view and to display your page's unique meta description in search results, which is important for SEO. |
| Main body | Add body content. |
| Intranet Featured Story | Select Yes to appear on intranet homepage. |
Once the news item is added, it will be published on the website during the next site publish, which can take up to 2 hours. You can also manually publish the News branch by selecting the blue Actions menu and Publish branch which can take up to 10 minutes.
News Image Guidelines
For news articles, use plain, standard photographic images that clearly and neutrally reflect the subject. Avoid graphical or illustrated visuals, as well as any images containing logos, branding, or embedded text. Images should support the story without distracting from its editorial tone or credibility. If a graphical image is required, do not place any logos or text in the bottom-right corner, as this area is cropped.
Image Size Specifications
- News Listing: 308 x 275 pixels
- News Main: 813 x 474 pixels
See further guidelines on Image Sizing.
TU Dublin Latest News
- The University Communications and Public Affairs team is responsible for researching, writing, and editing stories posted to the Latest News section of the website.
- If you have a story or event that you would like to share with a general audience, please send the information and a high-quality image to lisa.saputo@tudublin.ie and fiona.comey@tudublin.ie, who will review the material to determine whether the piece is suitable for the website. If not, there are other communication options available to you, such as Faculty News, Intranet News, and the Events section, and they will help you identify which will work best for your audience.
- If your School or Function has a news section on the website, we recommend publishing your news there and sharing it with social@tudublin.ie for dissemination on the official TU Dublin social media channels.