Consistency: README, external links, and layout

- README: document lab news and events in news.yml, fix site structure and img list
- Footer and people page: use rel='noopener noreferrer' on external links
- Default layout: og/twitter image to header_london.png (hero.jpg did not exist)

Author: viktorpm

README.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ This is the official website for the Learning, Inference & Memory (LIM) Lab, at
 This website is built using [Jekyll](https://jekyllrb.com/) with the `github-pages` gem, ensuring full compatibility with GitHub Pages. This provides:
 
 - **Template System**: One layout file controls all pages
-- **Data-Driven Content**: People and publications managed in YAML files
+- **Data-Driven Content**: People, publications, and lab news managed in YAML files
 - **Automatic Builds**: GitHub Pages builds automatically on push
 - **Easy Maintenance**: Add new content without touching HTML
 
@@ -25,7 +25,8 @@ This website is built using [Jekyll](https://jekyllrb.com/) with the `github-pag
 │   └── footer.html      # Footer partial
 ├── _data/
 │   ├── people.yml       # Lab members data
-│   └── publications.yml # Publications data
+│   ├── publications.yml # Publications data
+│   └── news.yml         # Lab news entries
 ├── Gemfile              # Ruby dependencies
 ├── Gemfile.lock         # Locked dependency versions
 ├── .gitignore           # Git ignore rules
@@ -45,8 +46,8 @@ This website is built using [Jekyll](https://jekyllrb.com/) with the `github-pag
     │   └── style.css    # All styling
     └── img/             # Images and photos
         ├── athena1b.jpg
-        ├── European_Research_Council_logo-01.webp
-        ├── sainsbury.png
+        ├── erc.png
+        ├── swc.png
         ├── ucl.png
         └── [other member photos and logos]
 ```
@@ -101,9 +102,37 @@ published:
     note: "Additional note"  # optional
 ```
 
-### Adding News
+### Adding Lab News
 
-Edit `labnews/index.md` and add new news items in the Recent News section.
+Edit `_data/news.yml` and add new entries under `recent_news`. Each item has a `date`, `title`, and `paragraphs` list. Paragraphs support **markdown** (bold, links, lists).
+
+```yaml
+recent_news:
+  - date: "2025"
+    title: "Your headline"
+    paragraphs:
+      - "First paragraph."
+      - "Second paragraph. Use **bold** or [links](/join/) in markdown."
+      - |
+        - List item one
+        - List item two
+```
+
+Add new items at the top of the list so the latest news appears first.
+
+### Upcoming Events (Lab News page)
+
+The lab news page has an **Upcoming Events** section. Edit `_data/news.yml`:
+
+- **Placeholder message** (when there are no events): change `events_placeholder`.
+- **Add events**: replace `upcoming_events: []` with a list of items, each with `date`, `title`, and optional `description` (markdown):
+
+```yaml
+upcoming_events:
+  - date: "2025-03-15"
+    title: "Lab meeting"
+    description: "Weekly lab meeting, Room 123."
+```
 
 ## 🎨 Making Design Changes
 
@@ -181,9 +210,9 @@ We welcome contributions to improve the website! Here's how you can help:
    - Include DOI links when available
 
 3. **Share News**:
-   - Edit `labnews/index.md`
-   - Add new items to the "Recent News" section
-   - Include relevant links and images
+   - Edit `_data/news.yml` and add a new entry under `recent_news`
+   - Use `date`, `title`, and `paragraphs` (list of strings; markdown supported)
+   - Add new items at the top so the latest news appears first
 
 ### Development Workflow
 

_includes/footer.html

@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 <footer class="site-footer">
   <div class="footer-content">
     <div class="footer-logos">
-      <a href="https://www.ucl.ac.uk/swc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">
+      <a href="https://www.ucl.ac.uk/swc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
         <img src="{{ '/assets/img/swc.png' | relative_url }}" alt="Sainsbury Wellcome Centre logo">
       </a>
-      <a href="https://www.ucl.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">
+      <a href="https://www.ucl.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
         <img src="{{ '/assets/img/ucl.png' | relative_url }}" alt="UCL logo">
       </a>
     </div>

_layouts/default.html

@@ -15,11 +15,11 @@
   <meta property="og:title" content="{{ page.title | default: site.title }} – LIM Lab">
   <meta property="og:type" content="website">
   <meta property="og:description" content="{{ page.description | default: site.description }}">
-  <meta property="og:image" content="{{ '/assets/img/hero.jpg' | absolute_url }}">
+  <meta property="og:image" content="{{ '/assets/img/header_london.png' | absolute_url }}">
   <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image">
   <meta name="twitter:title" content="{{ page.title | default: site.title }} – LIM Lab">
   <meta name="twitter:description" content="{{ page.description | default: site.description }}">
-  <meta name="twitter:image" content="{{ '/assets/img/hero.jpg' | absolute_url }}">
+  <meta name="twitter:image" content="{{ '/assets/img/header_london.png' | absolute_url }}">
   <link rel="stylesheet" href="{{ '/assets/css/style.css' | relative_url }}">
 </head>
 <body>

people/index.md

@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ description: "People at LIM Lab (Learning, Inference & Memory), Athena Akrami's
         <p>Athena Akrami leads the Learning, Inference & Memory Lab at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre, UCL. Her research focuses on understanding the neural mechanisms underlying learning, memory, and inference in both humans and animals.</p>
         <div class="person-links">
           <a href="mailto:a.akrami@ucl.ac.uk">Email</a>
-          <a href="https://www.ucl.ac.uk/swc/people/athena-akrami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">SWC Profile</a>
+          <a href="https://www.ucl.ac.uk/swc/people/athena-akrami" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SWC Profile</a>
         </div>
       </div>
     </div>