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Communications at the Faculty of Science

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Our team is here to assist you in communicating and disseminating news and research from your lab. We can help you with official ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï templates and visual assets, websites, social media, working with Media Relations, and more.

We're always looking for compelling stories for articles, blog posts, and videos - get in touch with us to share your ideas!

Can't find what you're looking for? You can reach us atÌýcommunications.science [at] mcgill.ca.Ìý

Templates and visual assets

Share your news

Do you have news of an upcoming publication, an open position in your lab, or a student opportunity? Have you won an award?

We would love to work with you to find the best outlets to publish your news!

Please send us your updates at:Ìýcommunications.science [at] mcgill.ca.

Create and maintain a website

ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï webpages are built and maintained using a content management system called the ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï Web Management System (WMS). To access the WMS, you must complete the required online training.

To find out which courses you will need to take, review the table of required courses by role onÌýthe Web Services website.ÌýYou may register for these courses by submitting theÌý. Finally, requests to add or remove site contributors may be done by completing theÌý.Ìý

Additional resources

  1. ²Ñ³¦³Ò¾±±ô±ô'²õÌýDigital StandardsÌýprovide guidance on website accessibility, security, usability, and optimization.
  2. °Õ³ó±ðÌýWeb Services teamÌý´Ç´Ú´Ú±ð°ù²õÌýtechnical supportÌýand one-on-oneÌýconsultationsÌýfor larger projects, including website redesigns.

If you have questions or need assistance with your unit’s website, our team would also be happy to help. Reach out to us!

Build a following on social media

Many units at ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï interact with their communities across multiple social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Bluesky, and YouTube.

Below are some resources for creating and maintaining ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï-affiliated social media accounts:

  1. Customized and Branded Social Media Avatar
    All ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï social media accounts are required to use an official ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï-branded icon/avatar. Please complete theÌýÌýto request one for your department, school, or unit.Ìý
  2. ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï's Social Media Guidelines
    Anyone who posts to an official ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï social media account should be familiar with the university’sÌýguidelines for social media.
  3. ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï's Visual Identity Guide and Visual Assets
    Your unit’s accounts should project a consistent and coherent look as described in theÌýºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï Visual Identity Guide, which provides download links for visual assets, including logos, as well as an overview of ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï’s visual system.

For any questions or help with social media, please contact our team.

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