Communications
‘Humanising research and innovation through storytelling’
We showcase the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Manchester’s story of driving health improvements and lasting change for all to a wide audience, including: staff, partners, academia, industry, regulators, government bodies, patients and the public.
Engaging with the NIHR BRC: Manchester Communications Team
Why is this important?
The NIHR BRC: Manchester Communications Team can support you with promotion of your research to the media and across NIHR BRC: Manchester channels.
Our channels include:
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Please complete this form to let the team know about exciting or notable BRC research, upcoming publications, a blog idea, patient case study, event, training opportunity, conference or funding announcement.
If you are sharing exciting or notable BRC research, get in touch with us as early as possible to ensure that there is enough time to create wide-reaching and impactful stories to showcase your research. For example, notify us around the same time that you are preparing a publication for submission to a journal.
We are required to send details of all media activity to the NIHR Communications Team a minimum of 3 working days before any journalist outreach.
This requirement applies to any research supported or funded, in part or in full, by NIHR. Examples may include:
- Newsworthy project findings
- A publication that may lead to a press release or other media activity
- Taking part in interviews for press or broadcast
NIHR Brand Update 2026
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has undertaken a comprehensive brand refresh to drive greater brand awareness and engagement among key audiences. It represents what the NIHR stands for: life-changing research for the health and wealth of the nation.
Resources are available to download below. These feature the new logo, colours, typeface, naming convention and graphics.
Downloadable resources
- Teams background
- PowerPoint slide template
- Academic research poster template – currently in development
- Logos – please contact the NIHR BRC: Manchester Communications Team directly
- Fonts – NIHR’s main body font is Inclusive Sans which is freely available on Google Fonts and can be installed locally on any device for use in Microsoft Office and other desktop applications. Arial remains as the alternative system font when Inclusive Sans is unavailable.
