Communications resources for researchers
The School has a range of communications resources for researchers to help disseminate research findings to different audiences
We have developed a number of communications resources for researchers to help disseminate research findings to a range of audiences. These resources are regularly updated so please re-download them from this webpage when you need them. If you need access to the NIHR SPHR logos, please contact your member admin.
It is important that you send all research outputs and dissemination materials to the Communications Manager before they are published. The NIHR not only expects but requires the NIHR School for Public Health Research support or funding to be acknowledged in all research outputs. The NIHR monitors our outputs and uses them to measure our performance and has an impact on future funding for the School. If you can’t find what you’re looking for or need further advice, please contact: sphr.comms@newcastle.ac.uk.
Communication guidance for researchers 2025
Use this guidance for help to referencing SPHR research outputs and for information about images, press releases, social media, videos and other comms outputs.
Referencing NIHR SPHR in research outputs
When submitting a paper, article, report for publication, or other research output, it is essential that the NIHR SPHR is named and acknowledged appropriately.
NIHR SPHR Accessibility Guidelines
Use these guidelines to help make resources and other outputs you are developing fully accessible for your audiences.
Presentation template (widescreen)
When delivering presentations about NIHR SPHR funded research you must use the School presentation template.
Poster template (portrait)
When developing research posters about NIHR SPHR funded research the NIHR SPHR research poster template must be used. Please note that the acknowledgement and funding statement, and the logo boxes on the poster template must remain in place.
Report template
This template should be used when creating a report to disseminate research findings funded by the School.
Research briefing template (powerpoint)
Research briefings are two page, easy to read, clear, concise documents which highlight the key messages and findings arising from a piece of academic research. They are primarily used to relay research findings to a policy audience. If you are planning to develop a policy briefing about School funded research you must use this template. See examples here. The template is also available in microsoft publisher, if you would like this please contact us.
Mini research briefing template
Mini research briefings are a very high-level brief that are designed to give very succinct messages, like an aide memoir. The target audience for these is elected members within local authorities.