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Context
The IGFAE is undergoing a new stage, marked by several milestones (María de Maeztu accreditation and the CIGUS network, opening of the new headquarters) that also extend to the renewal of its visual identity. These instructions respond to the need to make the new identity visible, but also to comply with the communication and publicity requirements of the different funding institutions, a key aspect in the functioning of the center and, especially, in the work of the Management Unit.
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Purpose, target audience, and justification
Thepurpose of these instructions is, in accordance with the general lines of the IGFAE Communication Plan for the period 2025-2030, “consolidate the identity of the center and the communication channels and processes”, internally; and “increase the level of knowledge of the IGFAE and its prestige, from the local to the international environment“, at an external level.
The target people These instructions are, on the one hand, all the assigned personnel to the IGFAE (scientific, technical, management), as well as those people whose activity may occasionally be funded by the IGFAE (e.g. seminars given at the IGFAE by visiting research staff, with funds from the center or from some of the center’s staff projects).
The justification of these instructions also extends to the administrative field, and to the communication and advertising requirements determined by the various funding institutions. Knowing and complying with these instructions facilitates the work of the Management Unit, the preparation of reports and justification reports.PLEASE NOTE: Failure to comply with these instructions may cause serious inconveniences in the supporting reports and the corresponding audits, with the consequent overload of work for the Management staff and the possible penalty in the funds received by the IGFAE and its research staff by the funding entities.
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IGFAE visual identity system
( for more details, you can download the IGFAE visual identity guide here )The visual system is composed of three elements:
Forms 1 (acronym) and 2 (denominator) work interchangeably as the Institute’s main identity element .
Form 3 (symbol) must always appear accompanied by one of the other two forms, to allow the correct identification of the Institute.
Interaction: it is important that, in this case, the shapes that coexist have the same height and maintain a distance of, at least, the length of the longest element (see examples below).
Colors
The IGFAE visual identity incorporates a range of colors that will be of preferential use in presentations (text, backgrounds, graphics and other elements), as well as of mandatory use, except for duly justified exceptions, in the representation of the logo:
MAIN PALETTE
COMPLEMENTARY PALETTE
Main typography: Roobert Pro
In all official documents, presentations, reports and public communications, the Roobert Pro font family must be used. It can be downloaded at this link.
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Logos of institutions linked to the IGFAE
Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
As a joint center of the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela and the Xunta de Galicia, and given the links to the University of the IGFAE staff, the Institute’s team must make the USC visible in its communications .
Accreditation María de Maeztu + MICIU + AEI
The accreditation of the IGFAE as a María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence is granted by the State Research Agency (AEI), belonging to the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities (MICIU) of the Government of Spain. It represents, together with the CIGUS network, an important contribution of structural funding for the center, in addition to a seal of prestige for the Institute, and requires strict compliance with communication and advertising instructions.
In relation to this, in all cases, the following must be included:
– Logo of the María de Maeztu accreditation of excellence, always adding the accreditation periods, preferably next to the IGFAE logo.
– Corresponding logo of the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, and the State Research Agency
– Legend with the reference of the grant in progress: Aida/Ayuda/ Grant CEX2023-001318-M financed by MICIU/AEI /10.13039/501100011033
Accreditation of the CIGUS network of the Xunta de Galicia / Xacobeo 2027
The IGFAE is one of the 10 centers that has the recognition of the CIGUS network of the Xunta de Galicia, which accredits the quality and impact of its research. According to the advertising requirements, the IGFAE staff must include in all information and communication actions, in this order, the logo of the CIGUS network and the mention of the EU and the European Funds, which finance this network. It is not necessary to include the logo of the Xunta de Galicia; the shield associated with the CIGUS brand is sufficient.
In addition, until July 30, 2028, the Xacobeo 2027 brand must be included, in accordance with the regulations approved by the Xunta de Galicia . The Xacobeo logo will appear as follows, at the end of the series of elements relating to the CIGUS network.
Other funding programs
In the case of actions funded by other entities (collaborations with other centers, research projects funded by the State Research Agency, Horizon Europe / ERC / Marie Curie, Oportunius program, la Caixa Foundation, etc. ) , it is essential to comply with the relevant instructions.
Here you can find several documents that may be of help to you.
– Guide of the State Research Agency (AEI )
– Guide of the European Research Council
– Guide to the Oportunius Program
In which communication materials should I include these logos?
The quick answer is: in all of them.
As an example:
– Presentations at conferences (oral and poster sessions), informative talks, workshops, seminars, courses, scientific collaboration meetings, etc.
– Certificates or attendance reports
– Communication or merchandising material (event posters, rollups, notebooks, bags, folders, etc.)Scientific publications must include a paragraph mentioning the funding in the scientific resolutions and publications that are co-financed. Examples:
«Grant CEX2023-001318-M funded by MICIU/AEI /10.13039/501100011033»
«This work has received financial support from the Xunta de Galicia (CIGUS Network of Research Centers) and the European Union through the Galicia Feder 2021-2027 Program»
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Email signature
With the aim of reinforcing the identity of the IGFAE, the use of this model in emails is advised, with the following elements, without excluding the rest of the affiliations (namely, the USC).
It is also recommended to use the full name of the Institute in Galician, in a manner consistent with the acronym IGFAE.
Model:
First Name Last Name (pronouns) [1]
Position / Position
Instituto Galego de Física de Altas Enerxías (IGFAE) | other affiliations | Office number [2]
Email: xxx@xxx.xx
Tel: +34 xxxx xxxxx
Scientific / professional profiles [3]
igfae.usc.es
Instagram | Bluesky | YouTube | LinkedIn | Whatsapp [4]
Example:
Manuel Rey (he)
IGFAE Communication Officer
Instituto Galego de Física de Altas Enerxías (IGFAE) | Office A3-19
Email: communication@igfae.usc.es
Phone: +34 8818 14 068
ORCID | Scopus | Inspire HEP | LinkedIn
igfae.usc.es
Instagram | Bluesky | YouTube | LinkedIn | Whatsapp
