Content Submission Form Intro

UBC Brand

Content Submission Form

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.

How to Submit Content

Content may be original or previously published.

  1. Typical UBC.ca stories include:
    • A headline 
    • A high-quality image 
    • A destination URL that hosts the story
  2. 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. 
  3. 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). 

Canva Templates

Refer to this Figma board for guidelines, examples and best practices. 

For help using Canva, we have prepared a tutorial video which can be viewed here. 

Social Media Series

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?

  1. Resonates with a broad audience
  2. Is specific to UBC
  3. Is current
  4. Inspires positivity
  5. Has strong visual appeal (photos and/or video is available)

*Only selected submissions will be contacted.

Explained Simply video series

Explained Simply is a video series where UBC experts share “5 things you need to know” about a topic — short, engaging videos that make research easy to understand and relevant to everyday life. We aim to elevate the profile of UBC researchers as thought leaders and show how UBC research matters to people’s everyday lives. 

What makes a great Explained Simply topic and expert?

  1. Topic likely to resonate broadly with an external UBC audience
  2. Topic makes a clear connection to people’s everyday lives and is timely/something people want to understand/search for answers to
  3. Topic aligns with UBC’s priorities/external partnerships and shows positive impact of UBC research
  4. Expert is engaging on camera or social media, shows personality 
  5. Expert can explain complex concepts and research in a clear, simple way

Suggest a faculty member and a topic they could “explain simply” 

*Only selected submissions will be contacted. 

Quick Resource Links

 

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