For distribution on UBC brand channels.
UBC brand channels include the ubc.ca homepage, Beyond UBC content marketing website and UBC’s institutional social media channels. If applicable, nominate your content for one of our social media series.
Note: Content will be considered based on our editorial strategy for each channel. Not all submissions will be shared and channels will vary. For more information on UBC’s social media strategy, see UBC’s Social Media Playbook.
Please submit at least five business days in advance of your desired publication date.
Content may be original or previously published.
- Typical UBC.ca stories include:
- A headline
- A high-quality image
- A destination URL that hosts the story
- For Beyond UBC, please reference the guidelines here. Submit previously published content or ideas for stories through the form below; we may contact you to discuss adapting content for the Beyond audience.
- For social media submissions, view guidelines, examples and best practices through this Figma board. Please use the Canva templates below for submissions for Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok content.
If you are an Emplifi user, submit your content for approval directly through the platform (Publisher).
Refer to this Figma board for guidelines, examples and best practices.
- Instagram
- Post: Single Image Post, Carousel Design A, Carousel Design B
- Story: Research, Stories Single Post, Stories Design A, Stories Design B
- Reel: Reel
- LinkedIn: Post
- TikTok: Video
For help using Canva, we have prepared a tutorial video which can be viewed here.
- UBC’s Social Media Playbook
- Beyond guidelines
- Canva Tutorial
- Figma board for ideas
- UBC brand Canva templates:
- Instagram: Post Single Image, Post Carousel Design A, Post Carousel Design B, Story Research, Stories Single Post, Stories Design A, Stories Design B, Reel
- LinkedIn: Post
- TikTok: Video
Ready to submit content? Fill out the form!
Good News at UBC
Good News at UBC is a video series that highlights uplifting stories from across our campuses—celebrating the people, achievements and moments that make UBC exceptional. You can watch the episodes on our YouTube playlist and other social channels.
Have a recent milestone, research breakthrough, innovative project or fun story to share? Nominate it for a chance to be featured* in the next episode!
What makes a great story?
*Only selected submissions will be contacted.