One of the key functions of the University of St Andrews’ website is to promote the research findings, teaching excellence and current initiatives of the University. We have a variety of stakeholders that we want to…
In June 2016 we launched a new homepage that was more focused on external visitors. It introduced the idea of news and events being highlighted on a limited number of ’tiles’. The aim was to selectively promote…
Research has shown that digital users are rarely interested in the press release articles which are often shown under a ‘News’ heading on a university website. Back in 2013, Paul Boag quoted a report from Chris Scott…
In an ever increasing digital era of computers, smartphones and tablets, it’s no wonder that content that was once traditionally printed is now migrating to the internet. You may have recently read that The Independent…
The University homepage is, for many users, the front door to the University website. For some, it’s the first impression that they’ll have of the University; for others, it’s a frequently visited signpost to other…
When web tools frustrate you, sometimes you can do something about it. Working in web-based systems often means living with small frustrations: extra clicks, buried options, long scrolls, uncertainty about what system…
The traditional idea of a print prospectus is fading, and increasingly, websites are not the ‘digital front door’ for users but rather repositories of information that are quietly harvested, indexed and reinterpreted…
Recently, I’ve become increasingly intrigued by the moment when AI-driven interactions like chatbots and AI-powered search overtake traditional search engines in popularity. This tipping point feels like more than just…
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