Releases

Version 4

Introduced November 2012

Version 4 web style looks very similar to version 3, with charcoal and platinum as the main University colours, but the layout now adapts to the screen size using responsive design.

example of a version 4 site
Release details
DateSummaryDetailsTemplate updates
08
JUN
2022
Security update: Updated hardcoded HTTP url to HTTPS from the curl function under the config.php fileupgrade instructionsconfig.php
05
MAR
2021
ANU Brand styles update.Changes to gloabl styles, fonts, Bands and College colours. Please visit the Web Style guide for the allowed combinations for websiteN/A
20
Feb
2018
Styles updated to align branding and address accessibility issues.release notesN/A
18
Aug
2017
Styles updated to reflect new science Colleges (CHM and CoS) and dissolution of CMBE and CPSM.Any class or style sheet referencing CMBE has been changed to CHM, and CPMS to CoS. Please see the Web Style Guide for all updated classes.N/A
19
Aug
2015
PHP template changes for mega menu and new banner.
Additional feature rotator styles - 4 features, promotional message.
Changes and additions to full width grids - one-third, two-third, box20, half-at-600, full-at-600, full-at-480.
release notes

PHP templates (ZIP, 30kB)

27
May
2015
Campus map embedding, footer padding, white iconlist class, changes to gateway menu styles.release notes 
13
Jan
2015
PHP template changes for Google search
Banner fix for version 3 sites
release notes
  • config.php
  • settings_site.php
28
Nov
2014
Changes and fixes for the ANU gateway launch-

-

28
Oct
2014
Size classes for YouTube, SSL changes, form widths and radio buttons, contrast fixes, hdr-uni fix, margin classes, box classes, IE 8 image fixrelease notes

-

22
Jul
2014
print styles, padding for lists and tables, wide/narrow feature fixes, line height for large text, accessibility enhancements, explore bar change, footer change, feedback button styles, menu width fixrelease notes
  • config.php
  • features.php
  • rss.php
26
Mar
2014
footer update, new feature rotator option; Pinterest share bar option; RSS icon changes; default text and link colours on dark background improvements; grid, width and margin fixes; form fixesrelease notes
  • config.php (v4.9)
  • menu.php (v4.9)
11
Dec
2013
new social media icons, redesigned share bar, form accessibility and responsive improvementsrelease notes
  • config.php (v4.8)
  • menu.php (v4.8)
17
Sep
2013
updated Explore ANU links in Explore Bar, removal of iTunes U from official ANU linksrelease notes-
4
Sep
2013
new classes for table column widths, floating table headers, scrolling tables, image widths; new people placeholder images; new form button options; redesigned share bar; bug fixesrelease notes-
25
Jun
2013
padding and margin classes fixed, new styling of box headers, 'Go' button now styled with CSS, accessibility improvements, fixes for mobiles, template updatesrelease notes
  • config.php (v4.6)
  • settings_site.php (v4.6)
  • menu.php (v4.6)
10
Apr
2013
central share bar, accessibility improvements, fixes for mobiles, template updatesrelease notes
  • config.php (v4.5)
  • settings_site.php (v4.5)
  • menu.php (v4.5)
5
Mar
2013
responsive design fixes, new classesrelease notes
  • config.php (v4.4)
  • features.php (v4.4)
8
Jan
2013
responsive design fixesrelease notes-
12
Dec
2012
PHP templates and documentation releasedupgrade instructionsnew templates (v4.0)
27
Nov
2012
released on ANU gateway pages (except About ANU)--

Version 3

Introduced October 2010

Version 3 web style uses charcoal and platinum as the main University colours and features a new ANU logo. It uses solid blocks of colour rather than gradients.

example of a version 3 site
Release details
DateSummaryDetailsTemplate updates
8
Jan
2013
print style sheet now consistent with version 4 stylesrelease notes-
25
Sep
2012
link indicator fix, text-grey, form hints, iconlist, readmorerelease notes-
27
Aug
2012
header updates, hdr-grey, search form, config.phprelease notesconfig.php (v3.3.1)
17
Jul
2012
dateblock and timeblock updates, alpha lists, anu-content.cssrelease notes-
29
May
2012
JQuery update, Explore ANU menu update with new URLs for several sitesrelease notes-
17
Apr
2012
Wordpress template, social media icons, anu-commons.cssrelease notes-
24
Jan
2012
styles update, new feature templates, Wordpress updaterelease notes
  • config.php (v3.3)
  • features.php (v3.3)
8
Nov
2011
update to stylesrelease notes-
20
Sep
2011
update to pull quote stylerelease notes-
23
Aug
2011
new styles and colour changesrelease notes-
29
Mar
2011
new styles available and JSON APIrelease notes-
22
Feb
2011
new template structure changes required, style updates, SSL changesrelease notesnew templates (v3.1, v3.1.1)
7
Jan
2010
global footer update, changes only required if using a static templaterelease notes-
16
Dec
2010
minor styles update, no changes requiredrelease notes-
8
Oct
2010
production use available, new templates requiredrelease notesnew templates (v3.0)
4
Oct
2010
homepage updated to version 3--
4
Oct
2010
limited release version 3 for testers--

Version 2

Introduced October 2009

Version 2 web style uses blue and gold as the University colours and introduces a centrally administered 'Explore ANU' menu which is consistent across all ANU sites.

example of a version 2 site
Release details
DateSummary
17
Sep
2010
config, menu and feature template changes, new includes for jQuery, changes to PHP templates required
17
Aug
2010
feature template changes, new styles for margins and dates, updated scripts and documentation
29
Jul
2010
no templates changes required, new styles and documentation
22
Jun
2010
no template changes required, style and script bugs fixed, new documentation
21
Apr
2010
no template changes required, new styles available, stylesheet inheritance changed
31
Mar
2010
all users must make changes
03
Mar
2010
first production release
22
Oct
2009
Early adoption program, first released 22/10/2009, updated 11/12/2009, 20/11/2009 and 01/12/2009 (this release also known as beta). Information only available to those on the early adoption program.

Version 1

Introduced prior to October 2009

Version 1 web style has many variations but is recognisable by the striped grey navigation menu on the left. Fonts are smaller than on the current version and site banners often contain a gradient.

example of a version 1 site

Version 5

 

Introduced November 2022

Version 5 web style expands viewport width, with ANU gold and black as the main University colours. This is a major version upgrade as we've introduced a new set of web style classes.

example of a version 4 site
Release details
DateSummaryDetailsTemplate updates
21
NOV
2022
v5 is now available for all platformsContact ISFSD for more informationN/A
09
DEC
2022
Footer releaseInstructions to update footerN/A
13
MAR
2024
Cookie banner release

Instructions to adding cookie banner

Status of cookie banner rollout

N/A
3
APR
2024
UTM builder release

Go to the UTM builder to generate a UTM link for tracking. If you encounter any issues, please raise a Service Desk ticket.

N/A
11
Jun
2024
Enquiry form releaseInstructions to adding enquiry form N/A

Version 4

 

Introduced November 2012

Version 4 web style looks very similar to version 3, with charcoal and platinum as the main University colours, but the layout now adapts to the screen size using responsive design.

example of a version 4 site
Release details
DateSummaryDetailsTemplate updates
08
JUN
2022
Security update: Updated hardcoded HTTP url to HTTPS from the curl function under the config.php filerelease notesconfig.php
05
MAR
2021
ANU Brand styles update.Changes to gloabl styles, fonts, Bands and College colours. Please visit the Web Style guide for the allowed combinations for websiteN/A
20
Feb
2018
Styles updated to align branding and address accessibility issues.release notesN/A
18
Aug
2017
Styles updated to reflect new science Colleges (CHM and CoS) and dissolution of CMBE and CPSM.Any class or style sheet referencing CMBE has been changed to CHM, and CPMS to CoS. Please see the Web Style Guide for all updated classes.N/A
19
Aug
2015
PHP template changes for mega menu and new banner.
Additional feature rotator styles - 4 features, promotional message.
Changes and additions to full width grids - one-third, two-third, box20, half-at-600, full-at-600, full-at-480.
release notes

PHP templates (ZIP, 30kB)

27
May
2015
Campus map embedding, footer padding, white iconlist class, changes to gateway menu styles.release notes 
13
Jan
2015
PHP template changes for Google search
Banner fix for version 3 sites
release notes
  • config.php
  • settings_site.php
28
Nov
2014
Changes and fixes for the ANU gateway launch-

-

28
Oct
2014
Size classes for YouTube, SSL changes, form widths and radio buttons, contrast fixes, hdr-uni fix, margin classes, box classes, IE 8 image fixrelease notes

-

22
Jul
2014
print styles, padding for lists and tables, wide/narrow feature fixes, line height for large text, accessibility enhancements, explore bar change, footer change, feedback button styles, menu width fixrelease notes
  • config.php
  • features.php
  • rss.php
26
Mar
2014
footer update, new feature rotator option; Pinterest share bar option; RSS icon changes; default text and link colours on dark background improvements; grid, width and margin fixes; form fixesrelease notes
  • config.php (v4.9)
  • menu.php (v4.9)
11
Dec
2013
new social media icons, redesigned share bar, form accessibility and responsive improvementsrelease notes
  • config.php (v4.8)
  • menu.php (v4.8)
17
Sep
2013
updated Explore ANU links in Explore Bar, removal of iTunes U from official ANU linksrelease notes-
4
Sep
2013
new classes for table column widths, floating table headers, scrolling tables, image widths; new people placeholder images; new form button options; redesigned share bar; bug fixesrelease notes-
25
Jun
2013
padding and margin classes fixed, new styling of box headers, 'Go' button now styled with CSS, accessibility improvements, fixes for mobiles, template updatesrelease notes
  • config.php (v4.6)
  • settings_site.php (v4.6)
  • menu.php (v4.6)
10
Apr
2013
central share bar, accessibility improvements, fixes for mobiles, template updatesrelease notes
  • config.php (v4.5)
  • settings_site.php (v4.5)
  • menu.php (v4.5)
5
Mar
2013
responsive design fixes, new classesrelease notes
  • config.php (v4.4)
  • features.php (v4.4)
8
Jan
2013
responsive design fixesrelease notes-
12
Dec
2012
PHP templates and documentation releasedupgrade instructionsnew templates (v4.0)
27
Nov
2012
released on ANU gateway pages (except About ANU)--

Version 3

 

Introduced October 2010

Version 3 web style uses charcoal and platinum as the main University colours and features a new ANU logo. It uses solid blocks of colour rather than gradients.

example of a version 3 site
Release details
DateSummaryDetailsTemplate updates
8
Jan
2013
print style sheet now consistent with version 4 stylesrelease notes-
25
Sep
2012
link indicator fix, text-grey, form hints, iconlist, readmorerelease notes-
27
Aug
2012
header updates, hdr-grey, search form, config.phprelease notesconfig.php (v3.3.1)
17
Jul
2012
dateblock and timeblock updates, alpha lists, anu-content.cssrelease notes-
29
May
2012
JQuery update, Explore ANU menu update with new URLs for several sitesrelease notes-
17
Apr
2012
Wordpress template, social media icons, anu-commons.cssrelease notes-
24
Jan
2012
styles update, new feature templates, Wordpress updaterelease notes
  • config.php (v3.3)
  • features.php (v3.3)
8
Nov
2011
update to stylesrelease notes-
20
Sep
2011
update to pull quote stylerelease notes-
23
Aug
2011
new styles and colour changesrelease notes-
29
Mar
2011
new styles available and JSON APIrelease notes-
22
Feb
2011
new template structure changes required, style updates, SSL changesrelease notesnew templates (v3.1, v3.1.1)
7
Jan
2010
global footer update, changes only required if using a static templaterelease notes-
16
Dec
2010
minor styles update, no changes requiredrelease notes-
8
Oct
2010
production use available, new templates requiredrelease notesnew templates (v3.0)
4
Oct
2010
homepage updated to version 3--
4
Oct
2010
limited release version 3 for testers--

Version 2

 

Introduced October 2009

Version 2 web style uses blue and gold as the University colours and introduces a centrally administered 'Explore ANU' menu which is consistent across all ANU sites.

example of a version 2 site
Release details
DateSummary
17
Sep
2010
config, menu and feature template changes, new includes for jQuery, changes to PHP templates required
17
Aug
2010
feature template changes, new styles for margins and dates, updated scripts and documentation
29
Jul
2010
no templates changes required, new styles and documentation
22
Jun
2010
no template changes required, style and script bugs fixed, new documentation
21
Apr
2010
no template changes required, new styles available, stylesheet inheritance changed
31
Mar
2010
all users must make changes
03
Mar
2010
first production release
22
Oct
2009
Early adoption program, first released 22/10/2009, updated 11/12/2009, 20/11/2009 and 01/12/2009 (this release also known as beta). Information only available to those on the early adoption program.

Version 1

 

Introduced prior to October 2009

Version 1 web style has many variations but is recognisable by the striped grey navigation menu on the left. Fonts are smaller than on the current version and site banners often contain a gradient.

example of a version 1 site