As a team we talk a lot about stats and data as rationale for decision making, identification of problem areas or for the assessment of campaign success. However, how this data is shared and communicated is key to its interpretation and impact.
Continue reading Effective Data VisualisationSix reasons why the choice is (the) York (Marketing team)
Stuff in my life means that I’m moving away from York and so I’m coming to the end of my time with the Marketing team. I don’t know how many people can say that they’re genuinely sad to leave a team, so I feel lucky to be able to say that I do.
Continue reading Six reasons why the choice is (the) York (Marketing team)A makeover for Equality
On Monday 7 October, the Equality and Diversity Office announced the arrival of a completely new set of webpages for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the University.
Continue reading A makeover for Equality360 captures: Seeing things from all sides
We’ve been using 360 capture to showcase our accommodation for a couple of years now, but it was only this year that we realised that they could be a great way of letting students into our academic facilities too.
Continue reading 360 captures: Seeing things from all sidesUsing (technical) magic to make life simpler
Every week, the Staff Digest is sent to all our staff and associate staff, sharing University announcements, details of training opportunities, chances to become involved in research, events, achievements and more.
Continue reading Using (technical) magic to make life simplerReal-time coverage of events on social media
The purpose of the University’s social media channels is to showcase what we do as an institution, enhancing our reputation as somewhere to live, learn and work. Part of this is sharing what’s happening on campus, as it happens.
Continue reading Real-time coverage of events on social mediaNew video for York Unlimited Giving Day
We’re excited about York’s first ever Giving Day which is taking place in November. Our videographer Joe Burn worked with the Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni (OPPA) to help spread the word.
Continue reading New video for York Unlimited Giving DayHow Phil and Sean produce illustrations
Have you ever wondered how a designer comes up with an illustration? Phil and Sean from our graphic design team discuss their process for creating an illustration, and how the new prospectus covers and departmental brochures came to be.
Continue reading How Phil and Sean produce illustrationsImproving the accessibility of our website
Our web content should be easy for everyone to access, but we need to be specifically mindful that we don’t exclude people with accessibility needs.
While we’ve always tried to make the website work as well as possible for everyone, we’re conscious that it’s not as accessible as it should be, and new legislation has prompted us to make improving it a priority.
Continue reading Improving the accessibility of our websitePerked up: About the University landing page
As you might have seen, our About the University landing page has a fresh new look. The regular information is still there, only now it’s wrapped up nicely in our responsive page layout.
Continue reading Perked up: About the University landing page