Research Communications

• To request your unit logo, please email rcomm@uga.edu.
  • Only official logo files should be used.
  • Logos should never be copied from a website.
  • See the UGA Brand Toolkit for guidance on co-branding, typography, colors, graphic elements, photography, digital and print standards.
  • Any intended use of the University of Georgia name or logo on merchandise, whether it is to be sold or given away, must be approved. Contact Research Communications for assistance.

Email signatures should follow the example below. (This is the same format as recommended previously, with “Office of the Vice President for Research” changed to “Office of Research.”)

Name in bold, PhD, DVM, JD, etc. (as applicable)
Title | Sub-unit if necessary
Office of Research | University of Georgia
109 Tucker Hall, 310 East Campus Road, Athens, GA 30602
Office: 706.542.4874 | Fax: 706.542.4388
email@uga.edu | https://research.uga.edu

Do:

• Note applicable professional designations after your name if you wish to include them.
• Use black font.
• Use a common, easily read font (Calibri, Arial or Times Roman).
• Use 10-14 point type size.

Don’t:

• Don’t use background colors.
• Don’t use ornate or decorative fonts.
• Don’t augment your signature with images or personal quotations.

• Digital letterhead follows the same guidelines as printed letterhead. See next section.
• Font settings for the header and unit information should not be changed.

Download digital letterhead templates. Office of Research units should use template A.

• The University of Georgia logo is the only logo used on letterhead.
• Stationery (letterhead, envelopes and business cards) can be ordered from Bulldog Print + Design and Tate Print & Copy center to ensure individuals receive the correct layout and paper stock. Guidance for ordering:
  • Ink color: Select Red & Black ink.
  • Business cards: Four formats of business cards are available; Office of Research units should select Option B.
  • Letterhead: Three formats for letterhead are available; Office of Research units should select Option A.
  • Four letterhead and envelope paper choices are available. If you would like to see them before, contact Research Communications or visit the printer.

Click on example to view.

• Promotional items (i.e., pens, mugs, t-shirts, bookmarks, keychains, etc.) bearing a UGA or UGA logo that will be given away must be approved by UGA Marketing and Communications, and must be purchased from an approved vendor.
• Signs, banners, tradeshow displays and other items of a permanent nature also must be approved.
• For more information, including review of proposed design(s), email rcomm@uga.edu.

UGA has specific guidelines for visually indicating internal and external partnerships or co-sponsorships with both internal partners and external partners.

Click on example to view.

• The Office of Research PowerPoint template is available for download. To add new slides, click the small carrot next to “New Slide” in the Home menu bar to see the available slide types.

  • Download standard template
  • Download widescreen template