University at Buffalo (UB)
Research Poster Template
Presenting research findings at an academic meeting? Use these UB-branded templates to create your poster, which include accessible and optimally accessible versions in both print and digital formats.
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An example of a printed research poster.
Printable Poster Templates
These customizable PowerPoint templates are available in the following sizes only: 24x18'', 36x48'', 41x36'', 42x40'', 48x36''.
If a different size is required than what is available here, you may adjust the template as needed, but do not stretch or modify the master brand mark or crest within the template.
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Print your poster on campus.
For best results, print your research poster through University Print Services. This is UB's preferred, on-campus vendor with lower costs than outside vendors and an experienced staff to help you.
An example of a digital poster presented on a freestanding digital display.
Digital Display Template
The digital version is designed for presentations on flat-panel HD displays in a 16:9 ratio. Do not use this version for printed displays.
Download files:
Do not use this template to create a printed poster.
This template is designed only for digital display applications, such as on a Smart TV only. University Print Services cannot print this version of the poster template.
Template Accessibility
Each template file has two poster versions, one that "accessible" and the other that is "optimially accessible." While both versions are accessible, the "optimially accessible" version relys on patterns rather than color to visually differeniate the regions within the charts and graphs which is better for cerntain types of color blindness.
Accessible Version
Optimally Accessible Version
Accessibility Training Available
A free online educational resource is available to improve your web accessibility knowledge and skill set through Deque University. The full curriculum contains over 30 courses on creating accessible documents, testing and more, which are extremely valuable to web developers, content editors and all faculty and staff who create online materials.
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