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CT - Event Listing

Imagine Belfast Festival 2021

Dates: 22/03/2021 - 28/03/2021
Time: 9:00AM - 10:00PM
Location: Online
Category: Community Event


Specific Guidance

The CT - Event Listing content type is mainly used on event listing pages. It comprises two layouts, a short listing layout and a full detailed listing page. Events can also be automatically displayed in the Queen's central "What's On" website www.qub.ac.uk/events by checking a box in the content type - see below.

Event images should be 960 x 540 pixels.

General Guidance

  • Organise Content Blocks: Avoid condensing all information into a single content block. If your content includes multiple data types, structure it into separate blocks for easier maintenance and future edits.
  • Use Headings Properly: Headings should be used to group content and establish hierarchy, not for styling. Proper heading usage improves both accessibility and readability.
  • Internal and External Links: When linking within your website, use Section Links and Content Links, as the Web CMS automatically updates these if content is reorganised. For external links, always use the full URL of the destination website or resource.
  • Third-Party Content and Custom Code: Do not embed unapproved third-party content or add custom code without consulting our team via the IT Service Desk.

Visit our section How to Write for the Web for some guidance on creating and maintaining content on your website.

Images and Documents

All assets for use on our website must be properly prepared before they are added to the Media Library.

  • Copyright Compliance: Ensure all assets are sourced responsibly. If using third-party assets, obtain the necessary permissions before uploading to avoid copyright infringements.
  • Accessibility: Documents must be fully accessible before being added to the Media Library for website use.
  • Optimising Assets: Images must match the required dimensions (Width x Height) for use with Content Types. These requirements are provided in field descriptions and form guidance. Document file size must be optimised for upload to the Media Library and for use on the web. The maximum file size for upload to the Media Library is 5MB (megabytes).
  • Filename Convention: Users must ensure that assets are named correctly before they are uploaded to the Media Library. Assets must only contain lowercase letters (a to z), numerals 0-9) and hyphens (-). Avoid spaces, special characters, or uppercase letters.

Visit our Media Library information section for more guidance and resources.

Accessibility Guidance

Please use the following guidance to help make sure your content adheres to accessibility regulations:

  • Do not create images with embedded text.
  • Do not add image Alt Text / Description to your image if it is decorative.
  • Do not use generic link text such as 'Click Here' and 'Read More'.
  • Do not add HTML elements such as span, div, h1 or CSS to any of the fields to change the structure or styling of the Content Type. It will be removed by our team.
  • Ensure that you have added a descriptive title attribute to any third party embeds on your website such as video embeds for Panopto and YouTube.

Visit our Accessible Content Guidance for more information on how to make sure your website content is accessible.

Form Field Guidance

Name: CT - Event Listing

Description: Add event details to a webpage with the option to promote it centrally via What's On at Queen's.

Field NameField DescriptionSizeTypeRequired
NameEnter a descriptive and easily identifiable name for your content block, such as "Freshers Fair 2025"80 Charactersplain textYes
HeadingAdd a short, descriptive heading to provide context for the content (limit: 100 characters). Do not add HTML code, as it may break the layout and affect accessibility.100 Charactersplain textYes
IntroductionAdd a lead paragraph with slightly larger text for emphasis (limit: 250 characters). Do not add HTML code, as it may break the layout and affect accessibility.250 Charactersplain textNo
TextAdd more details to your listing like the schedule, featured guests, important details or a link to more information. Note: Do not use this for bespoke HTML, CSS, JavaScript or other code.10000 CharactersHTMLYes
ImageClick 'Select media' to choose an image from the Media Library or upload a new one. The required image size for this content type is 960 x 540 pixels (width x height).2048 KilobytesMediaNo
Video Embed CodeInsert the HTML embed code for your video here. Make sure to include a clear and descriptive title in the title attribute of the <iframe> tag.300 Charactersplain textNo
Start Date and TimeSelect the start date and time of the event2048 CharactersDateYes
End Date and TimeSelect the end date and time of the event. If you have a recurring event then enter the same end date as the start date2048 CharactersDateYes
Recurs EveryIf your event repeats or occurs more than once select the relevant recurrence pattern. Ad-hoc refers to events that take place more than once, but on different days of the week.80 CharactersSelect BoxNo
Recurrence Ends OnSelect the last date and time of your event. You don't need to fill this out if your event starts and ends on the same day, or if the event has an ad-hoc recurrence80 CharactersDateNo
Ad-hoc Recurrence 1If you selected 'Ad-hoc' in the Recurs Every field, this is the first ad-hoc event date/start time.80 CharactersDateNo
Ad-hoc Recurrence 2If you selected 'Ad-hoc' in the Recurs Every field, this is the second ad-hoc event date/start time.80 CharactersDateNo
Ad-hoc Recurrence 3If you selected 'Ad-hoc' in the Recurs Every field, this is the third ad-hoc event date/start time.80 CharactersDateNo
LocationAdd room details, TBC (if venue not yet known) or leave blank (if no specific room is booked for the event.)200 Charactersplain textYes
Venue InformationSelect the venue of the event.80 CharactersSelect BoxNo
CountryIf the event is NOT taking place in UK or ROI, then select the country the event is taking place in.2048 CharactersMulti-select ListNo
Event TypeSelect up to two event types.2048 CharactersMulti-select ListYes
AudienceSelect all audience categories that apply.2048 CharactersMulti-select ListYes
PriceAdd price details of the event, Free (if there is no cost to attend) or Various (if there are different prices.)100 Charactersplain textNo
Ticket / booking linkEnter the full URL, including the protocol (e.g., https://www.qub.ac.uk), to ticketing or booking registration.200 Charactersplain textNo
Booking Link textEnter the text you want to display as the link. Avoid using generic text like 'Click Here' or 'Read More.'80 Charactersplain textNo
Contact NameEnter the name of the event organiser. This will be displayed on the website.200 Charactersplain textNo
Contact EmailEnter the email address of the event organiser. This will be displayed on the website.100 Charactersplain textNo
Contact PhoneEnter the phone number of the event organiser. This will be displayed on the website.80 Charactersplain textNo
Contact WebsiteEnter the website of the event organiser. This will be displayed on the website.200 Charactersplain textNo
DepartmentSelect the department(s) that is/are organising or hosting the event.2048 CharactersMulti-select ListNo
Subject/ThemeSelect any subject/themes that apply. If none, leave the field blank and fill in the Tags section with relevant keywords200 CharactersMulti-select ListNo
TagsAdd between 2 and 4 relevant keywords to improve discoverability of your event and to group common events together. Separate keywords with a comma.200 Charactersplain textNo
HashtagsAdd any relevant Twitter hashtags for your events. For example, an NI Science Festival event could have the hashtag #nisciencefestival added.200 Charactersplain textNo
Event StatusSelect the status of the event from Cancelled, Past Event, Postponed or Sold Out.80 CharactersMulti-select ListNo
Display in What's On?Tick this box if you want the event to appear on the Queen's What's On events website80 CharactersCheck BoxNo