Task: Create a site for your research

On this page we will:

  • Turn the template site into something related to your own work.
  • Explore ideas for research project, group, or personal profile sites.
  • Make at least one small change that you could build on later.

You have been working with the quarto-template site. On this page, you will start turning that template into a site that is about you and your work.

You can choose any focus that feels useful right now:

If you are not sure what you want yet, have a look at the Examples page in the site to see how other people use simple research websites.

You can also use one of the ideas below as a starting point.

Screenshot of examples page.

1 Research project site

Use the site to tell the story of a specific project. Possible sections:

  • Overview: A short, plain-language summary of the project and why it matters.
  • Aims and questions: Bullet points for main research questions or objectives.
  • Methods: A brief description of data, methods, or models.
  • Team: Names, roles, and links to collaborators.
  • Outputs: Links to papers, preprints, posters, talks, code, or datasets.

You might:

  • Change the homepage text so it describes your project.
  • Add a “Project” page that lists aims, methods, and a simple timeline.

2 Research group or lab site

Use the site as a simple research group or lab homepage. Possible sections:

  • About the group: Focus areas, themes, or mission.
  • People: Short profiles or a simple list of group members and roles.
  • Projects: A few current or recent projects with one-line descriptions.
  • Publications: Selected outputs or a link to a full list elsewhere.
  • Contact / joining: How to get in touch or find out about opportunities.

You might:

  • Rename existing pages to “People”, “Projects”, or “Publications”.
  • Add one short paragraph for each person or project.

3 Personal research profile

Use the site as your own academic website. Possible sections:

  • About / bio: Who you are, your role, and main research interests.
  • Publications or outputs: Selected work you want people to find easily.
  • Teaching / supervision: Courses, workshops, or student projects.
  • Talks / blog / notes: Optional space for short posts or slides.
  • Contact and links: Email, ORCID, GitHub, institutional profile.

You might:

  • Turn the homepage into a short “About me” with a photo.
  • Add a “Publications” or “Outputs” page with 5–10 key items.