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An Internationally Respected University

Queen's is ranked in the top 200 in the world for impact and sustainability (THE Impact Rankings 2024/QS World University Rankings 2025: Sustainability)

We have 21 subjects in the top 200 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025). Four of those subjects are in the World Top 100 (QS World Rankings by subject 2025): Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Nursing, Performing Arts; and Social Policy and Administration.

In the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU, 2024), we have 15 subjects in the top 200 in the world.

We have over 4000 international students from over 90 different countries. We’re 6th in the world for international outlook (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025).

Specific Guidance

This Content Type offers flexible layout options for displaying text-based content on full-width website layouts. It enables content creators and editors to present text in a more structured and readable format. Note: This Content Type is not intended for use with images, as they may disrupt the layout and intended functionality.

We have created a few examples of how this Content Type can be used.

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 - Two Columns (Text)

Description: The left column lets you choose either a heading alone or a heading with main text, while the right column offers either main text alone or a heading with main text.

Field Name	Field Description	Size	Type	Required
Name	Enter a descriptive and easily identifiable name for your content block, such as "Study and Career Block 1."	80 Characters	plain text	Yes
Left Column Content Options	Select an option below to add a heading only or a heading and main text in the left column.	80 Characters	Select Box	Yes
Left Column - Heading	Add 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 Characters	plain text	Yes
Left Column - Main Text	Provide a brief overview of the content or topic, with an option to include links to additional resources or further information.	2000 Characters	HTML	No
Right Column Content Options	Select an option below to add a heading only, main text only, or a heading and main text in the right column.	80 Characters	Select Box	Yes
Right Column - Heading	Add a short, descriptive optional 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 Characters	plain text	No
Right Column - Main Text	Provide a brief overview of the content or topic, with an option to include links to additional resources or further information.	2000 Characters	HTML	Yes
Column Width Options	Choose an option below to set the width of the two columns based on the content being formatted. Defaults to 4 x 8 columns (left/right).	80 Characters	Select Box	No
Margin Top	Increase the default whitespace between this content block and the one above by adding a larger margin. Maintain consistent margins between content blocks whenever possible.	80 Characters	Select Box	No
Margin Bottom	Increase the default whitespace between this content block and the one below by adding a larger margin. Maintain consistent margins between content blocks whenever possible.	80 Characters	Select Box	No

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