Overview
The social feed is the heart of Campus - a collaborative space where students, professors, researchers, and staff can share updates, ask questions, and engage with content from across your academic community.Creating Posts
Sharing content on Campus is simple and flexible:- Navigate to the Feed page from the main navigation
- Find the compose box at the top of your feed
- Enter your message in the text field
- Choose where to post:
- Global: Visible to everyone on Campus
- Space: Share within a specific space you’ve joined
- Group: Post to a particular group within a space
Media Uploads
Enrich your posts with media attachments:- Images: Share photos, diagrams, charts, and visualizations
- Videos: Upload research presentations, tutorials, or recordings
- Documents: Attach PDFs and other file types
Adding Media
- Click the attachment icon in the post composer
- Select your file(s) from your device
- Add optional alt text for accessibility
- For videos, you can set a custom thumbnail
- Publish your post
Media files are stored securely and only accessible to users who can view the post based on its scope (global, space, or group).
Engaging with Content
Likes
Show appreciation for posts that resonate with you:- Click the heart icon on any post to like it
- Like counts are visible to all users
- Click again to remove your like
Comments
Join the conversation through threaded discussions:- Click the comment icon on a post
- Type your reply in the comment field
- Press Enter or click Post to publish
- Reply to existing comments to create threaded discussions
Comments support the same formatting and media upload capabilities as posts.
Feed Controls
Sorting Options
Customize how you view posts:- New: See the latest posts first (chronological order)
- Top: View the most popular posts based on engagement (likes and comments)
Search
Find specific content quickly:- Use the search bar in the feed header
- Type keywords, topics, or usernames
- Results update automatically as you type
Post Visibility
Understand where your posts appear:| Scope | Visibility | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Global | All Campus users | Campus-wide announcements, general questions |
| Space | Space members only | Department updates, research group discussions |
| Group | Group members only | Course materials, project team coordination |
Managing Your Posts
Edit Posts
- Click the menu icon (three dots) on your post
- Select Edit
- Make your changes
- Save to update
Delete Posts
- Click the menu icon on your post
- Select Delete
- Confirm deletion
Deleting a post also removes all associated comments and likes. This action cannot be undone.
Best Practices
For Research Collaboration- Share preliminary findings in relevant spaces
- Use comments to discuss methodology
- Tag collaborators in posts
- Post thought-provoking questions to spark dialogue
- Share interesting papers with context
- Engage respectfully with different perspectives
- Welcome new members to spaces
- Celebrate achievements and milestones
- Share resources that benefit the community
Privacy and Moderation
- Only authenticated users can view feed content
- You can only edit or delete your own posts
- Space and group moderators can manage content in their communities
- Report inappropriate content using the flag feature