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    Visual comms for research impact and public engagement

    Research impact is defined by the influence research has beyond academia; shaping policy, practice, public understanding and real-world decision-making. To achieve that impact, complex ideas must be communicated clearly, credibly and at scale.

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    For more than 15 years, Scriberia has been the go-to creative partner for those working in the fields of research impact and public engagement. The strength of our portfolio in this rewarding space is second to none, and demonstrates the value of visuals when it comes to helping universities and research institutions translate complex research into clear, compelling narratives.

    Our visual tools - from research animations and illustrated explainers to live visual facilitation—enable non-specialist audiences to engage with rigorous academic thinking without oversimplification or loss of meaning.

    With extensive, award-winning experience working with leading universities, we understand the realities of REF impact case studies, public engagement requirements and knowledge exchange. We work alongside researchers, research development teams and communications leads to distil theory, data and methodology into visuals that support evidence-based decision-making, policy influence and wider societal impact.

    Whether you’re communicating research impact to funders, engaging policymakers, or widening public access to knowledge, visual storytelling plays a critical role. By making the abstract accessible and the complex human, visual communication helps research travel further, resonate more deeply, and deliver measurable impact beyond academia. In an increasingly crowded information landscape, clear visual communication is not an add-on - it is central to effective research impact.

    "The investment we made in these animations has more than proven its worth. Scriberia put so much effort into getting every detail right, that the end result looks effortless. We couldn’t be happier with our decision to work with them."

    Dr Michaela Livingstone-Banks, Public Engagement Facilitator, Oxford Sparks

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    Maximised impact for world-class research

    Bridge the gap: Make complex research accessible

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    Case Studies

    We are experts in visual storytelling that strengthens REF impact case studies without oversimplifying the substance of your research.

    nature on prescription

    We needed something far easier to engage with than a wordy report to help people understand the significance of our results.

    Dr Harriet Hunt, Research Fellow, University of Exeter.

    Exeter puts nature on prescription

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    Oxford_Sparks_Discovering_Life_Changing_Dementia_Treatments_1

    Our researchers are consistently impressed with the quality and creativity of Scriberia's animations.

    Dr Michaela Livingstone-Banks, Oxford Sparks

    Oxford's stand-out explainer series

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    23.08.31_CAMB_Toxic_STIILL 5-1

    We wanted to give people an overview of why we exist, why it’s important we exist and what we are working towards.

    Dr. Sophie Milbourne, Public Engagement Manager, MRC Toxicology Unit.

    Cambridge primer on toxicology

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    Scriberia Open University dopamine infographic

    We needed to bring a diverse range of often complex ideas to life in a compelling and accessible way.

    Chris Belson, Public Engagement Manager, Open University

    Impact by infographic for the OU

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