Templates
Information on using the template bundles
Please take a moment to carefully read the following information:
- In order to provide you with the best possible support in creating new TYPO3 websites, we have carefully developed template bundles for key use cases at the University of Vienna. These templates are the result of numerous feedback loops with pilot projects and have been continuously improved.
- Get an overview of the different bundles and click through the pages of the template bundle that is relevant to you. The internal links take you directly to the respective subpages. The external links serve only as placeholders and refer to non-existent pages.
- The menu structure and page layout logic should be retained as far as possible to ensure a uniform and consistent structure across all univie websites. However, you can adapt the individual content elements to your needs or supplement them with others.
- During the page registration process, you can select one of the templates for your new backend.
- You cannot replace the placeholder images directly. First, delete them from the content element and then insert the new images.
Faculty/Centre template bundle
This template bundle is suitable for faculties and centres at the University of Vienna.
Link to existing content from other organisational units or institutions instead of duplicating information. This ensures that content remains up to date and consistent while conserving resources.
Duplicate content causes problems with search engines and AI tools and creates confusion among target groups.
When registering your page, select the German template if you want the default language to be German. Select the English template if you want the default language to be English. For other default languages, please enter the desired language in the comments when registering your page.
Translations can be carried out in the backend after the website has been created in the default language.
Institute/Department template bundle
This template bundle is suitable for institutes and departments at the University of Vienna.
Link to existing content from other organisational units or institutions instead of duplicating information. This ensures that content remains up to date and consistent while conserving resources.#
Especially for study-related topics, seek dialogue with the website managers of the StudiesServiceCentres, StudiesServiceUnits and directorates of studies. Discuss where which content will be presented. Duplicate content leads to problems with search engines and AI tools and causes confusion among target groups.
When registering a page, select the German template if the default language is to be German. Select the English template if the default language is to be English. For other default languages, please write the desired language in the comments when registering the page.
Translations can be carried out in the backend after the website has been created in the default language.
StudiesService template bundle
This template bundle is suitable for all StudiesService institutions (e.g. SSC, SSS, SPL) at the University of Vienna.
Now featuring a “Content Library”: Content elements have been incorporated into the pages which are populated and edited centrally, as they apply identically across large parts of the university. They are integrated via “Insert data record” and supplement the individual content.
Advantages:
- Students can access all the information they need on a single website, without having to jump back and forth.
- The information, links and topics are always up to date and verified, and do not need to be sourced, written or checked by you. In the long term, this reduces your personal workload, saves resources and helps to structure the site clearly and quickly.
- Search engines and LLMs can optimally categorise the individual subpages of the websites thanks to the customised additions, thereby finding valid information.
Link to existing content from other organisational units or institutions instead of duplicating information. This ensures that content remains up to date and consistent while conserving resources.
Seek to exchange information with those responsible for the websites of the relevant StudiesServiceCentres, StudiesServiceUnits, and directorates of studies and departments. Discuss where which content will be presented. Duplicate content leads to problems with search engines and AI tools and causes confusion among target groups.
When registering a page, select the German template if the default language is to be German. Select the English template if the default language is to be English. For other default languages, please write the desired language in the comments when registering the page.
Translations can be carried out in the backend after the website has been created in the default language.
DocSchool template bundle
This template bundle is suitable for Doctoral Schools at the University of Vienna.
Link to existing content from other organisational units or institutions instead of duplicating information. This ensures that content remains up to date and consistent.
Consult with the Doctoral Admissions Office and your respective StudiesServiceCentre. Discuss where which content should be presented. Duplicate content leads to problems with search engines and AI tools and causes confusion among target groups.
When registering a page, select the German template if the default language is to be German. Select the English template if the default language is to be English. For other default languages, please write the desired language in the comments when registering the page.
Translations can be carried out in the backend after the website has been created in the default language.
Cross-University template bundle
Select this template if you are creating a website for cross-university projects or collaborations. You can integrate your own logo and place an accent strip in your desired colour above the header.
Link to existing content from other organisational units or institutes instead of duplicating information. This ensures that content remains up to date and consistent while conserving resources. Duplicate content causes problems with search engines and AI tools and creates confusion among target groups.
When registering your page, select the German template if you want the default language to be German. Select the English template if you want the default language to be English. For other default languages, please write the desired language in the comments when registering your page.
Translations can be carried out in the backend after the website has been created in the default language.
Congress template bundle
Select this template if you are creating a website for a congress, conference, or symposium. You can integrate your own logo and place an accent strip in your desired colour above the header.
Link to existing content from other organisational units or institutes instead of duplicating information. This ensures that content remains up to date and consistent while conserving resources. Duplicate content causes problems with search engines and AI tools and creates confusion among target groups.
When registering your page, select the German template if you want the default language to be German. Select the English template if you want the default language to be English. For other default languages, please enter the desired language in the comments when registering the page.
Do not use a year in the subdomain that limits your website to a single year.
Translations are carried out in the backend after the website has been created in the default language.
Basic template bundle
Select this template if you do not belong to any of the University of Vienna’s organisational units listed above. This template makes it easier for you to get started with website creation.
Link to existing content from other organisational units or institutes rather than duplicating information. This ensures that content remains up to date and consistent whilst conserving resources. Duplicate content causes problems with search engines and AI tools, and leads to confusion among your target audience. When registering your page, select the German template if German is to be the default language. Select the English template if the default language is to be English.
For other default languages, please enter the desired language in the comments section during site registration. Translations should be carried out in the backend after the website has been created in the default language.
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Service Desk Webservices
Falls Sie allgemeine Fragen zum Relaunch haben, Hilfe bei der inhaltlichen Gestaltung oder technische Unterstützung brauchen, nutzen Sie bitte den Service Desk.
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Initial consultation
During the appointment, you will receive feedback on your current website, assistance in developing the concept for the new website, and you will have the opportunity to ask questions about your individual relaunch planning.