Submit A Post for SciSpace Community (LEARN)

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Background and Criteria

SciSpace posts go up on Wednesday at 10 am. It is recommended to send in your submission at least one week before the event date.

All current science undergraduate students are included in the SciSpace community in LEARN. This community group is one of the communication tools used to share information about events and opportunities for increasing academic skills, professional and personal growth, as well as for sharing any important reminders. 

SciSpace will be accepting images or 'posters' to be placed alongside your post in the SciSpace Bulletin Board, however media will not be shown in the announcement feed.

Criteria to Post on SciSpace

  • Content
    • Should contribute and enhance a student’s development within academic, professional, or personal areas
    • Should be related to science, the Faculty of Science, or science students
  • Location
    • Held on campus by organizations / groups affiliated with the University of Waterloo and their partners
    • Opportunities held off campus should be affiliated with the University of Waterloo or be approved by the University 
  • Inclusivity 
    • Inclusive and accessible to all science students
    • Opportunities targeted toward a particular program should be mentioned in their submission
      • Submissions catered towards a small group of students may be posted on the SciSpace Bulletin Board, but they may not be selected for newsfeed highlights
  • Cost
    • Opportunities should be free to students
    • Events with a cost will be considered on affordability

Criteria for Images

Content

  • Images must be relevant and display key information related to the opportunity

  • You may submit posters, logos, images, or other visual medi

  • Images may contain QR codes 

Fundraising event poster incorrect format. Poster shows fake event called "Fundraising event" in a 16x9 slide template. The description is about how fun summer camp is with a "Donate now" button, but no webpage or QR code. An unrelated image shows a concert stage at night. See caption for correct formatting.

This image does not follow the scispace criteria: 
1. It doesn't follow the 1x1 square layout. This 16x9 slide will get cropped at the edges. 
2. The text is unrelated to the event; 
3. It doesn't include a QR code, link or contact information; 
4. The images don't match or are unrelated to the event. 

Format

  • PDF, JPEG, and PNG files

  • Any other files that are submitted will not be considered

  • Should be in a 1:1 square format for best display (other sizes are fine but may not display properly)

Example of an acceptable scispace event poster for "In-person Career Appointments are back!"; format is 373 pixels by 373 pixels; Event takes place "Thursdays 12-2 pm" at the Tathum Centre; web URL appears at the bottom; image shows a student receiving advice.

This image follows the scispace criteria. It will display properly and attract the right people to your event.

What Can I Advertise on SciSpace?

  1. Events
  2. Surveys
  3. Volunteer Opportunities
  4. Academic/Research Information
  5. Competitions
  6. Workshops
  7. Scholarships and Awards

Post Submissions

If you have determined that your event meets most of the criteria above, please fill in the webform below. 

There is no guarantee that your event/information will be posted considering the number of submissions, and timing of each post. The information submitted may also be altered/edited. 

If you have questions or concerns, please contact Science Engagement in the Science Undergraduate Office.