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Visibility kit for research teams, a turnkey solution

You're starting (or advancing) a research project and want to present it clearly and professionally, but you don't know where to start.…

Science and strategy: how to promote R&D to investors and partners

In Quebec, many science and technology companies are developing promising innovations. However, between success in the laboratory and recognition on the market,…

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Science and society: why innovative companies need to speak up

At a time when science is shaping our lives at an accelerating pace, the public voice can no longer belong solely to…

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Guide to science communication grants and scholarships in Quebec and Canada

Science is not confined to the laboratory: it is also embodied in the companies, community organizations, associations and institutions that contribute to…

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The essential digital tools for popularizing scientific projects in 2025

Popularizing science is no longer an option: it's a necessity. In a context where information circulates continuously, audiences are increasingly diverse, and…

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Back to science: how to organize your communications in September

The start of the new academic year is a pivotal time for the scientific community. After the summer break, projects resume, teams…

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A new vision for PhDesign: bringing science and society closer together

At PhDesign, we evolve with the needs of those who shape the future. Historically rooted in the academic world, our agency is…

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Agence PhDesign announces a new direction and expands its mission to bring science and society closer together

Agence PhDesign today announces a major transition with Ferial Slim taking over as CEO. This strategic turning point marks the start of…

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Understandable figures and graphics are also a question of color

The choice of colors in scientific figures and graphs is often overlooked, even though it can have a significant impact on the…

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What to publish on social media? Here are 25 publication ideas for the scientific community

Social media have become an essential communication tool. The research community is no exception to this phenomenon, and social media are a…

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The practical guide to a successful popular science video

Agence PhDesign, in partnership with ComSciCon-Qc, offers you a start-up and inspiration guide specially designed to support the student community and faculty…

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Suggestion box | More than 50 communication and knowledge transfer activities

To help research teams optimize their efforts in this area, we have compiled a table presenting over 50 ideas for innovative and…

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Maximizing the reach of your research results: the importance of a knowledge dissemination plan

Producing results is a crucial step in the research process! Indeed, the real value of research lies in its ability to be…

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12 must-have resources for learning the art of storytelling in science communication

Effective storytelling in science isn't just about simplifying information; it's about creating an emotional and intellectual bond with the audience, making it…

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Amplifying the impact of research with social networks

In our digital age, social networks have evolved to become crucial tools for the research community and scientific institutions. They are no…

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Infographics in research: A two-sided tool

Research infographics are coming into their own, proving to be an invaluable tool for researchers. Their ability to blend clarity, aesthetics and…

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Strategies for optimizing the recruitment of research participants on LinkedIn

Recruiting participants for research projects is a considerable challenge. Individuals, overwhelmed daily by a flood of information, are more difficult to engage.…

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UX design: an essential asset for our communications agency

This blog post aims to show the importance of UX design, or user experience design, and its benefits.

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New MEIE funding to accelerate our development!

Our agency is pleased to announce that it has received salary support funding from the Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de…

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Green open access to free publications

Open science has become a major concern for the scientific community, aiming to make research results accessible to all, without financial barriers.

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We’re looking for a project manager!

Founded in December 2021, Agence PhDesign is a young communications agency dedicated to the research community. Our mission is to work with…

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The art of communicating your research orally at a conference: launch of three fact sheets to help you prepare.

Discover 3 summary sheets to help you communicate better with your audience, capture and maintain their attention, and make your presentation easier…

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Knowledge transfer: from theory to implementation

This post aims to highlight the elements of the process leading to the use of knowledge. They are taken from the MOOC…

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Best practices for podcast production

Best practices for podcast production OR First and foremost, as with any project, there is a very important question to consider: is…

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How to improve an organization’s environmental performance

How can managers be brought to understand the importance of psychological factors in encouraging employees to adopt environmentally responsible behaviors in order…

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Key principles of graphic design

This blog post is intended for research and academic staff interested in developing basic graphic design skills to improve the visual appearance…

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PhDesign : a new communications agency dedicated to the research community

PhDesign inc. officially launches its activities. A new player in the scientific ecosystem in Quebec and the rest of Canada, its aim…

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Science podcast: Deciphering

Podcasts are exploding and have become the new way of communicating. From large media platforms to smaller content creators, many have embraced…

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The 6Cs of science popularization

What should you consider when preparing to do science outreach to a non-scientific audience? The French agency Agent Majeur had the idea…

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Videos from video banks – what are they?

There are many types of videos and many ways to categorize them. Here, we discuss videos from video banks. What are they?…

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Preparing for a media interview

Ten tips and a hint for the research community to best prepare for a media interview.