Introduction

Our brand is more than just a logo. It’s about who we are, what we do and why we do it. Our brand guidelines are a tool to communicate our work with clarity and consistency.

Brand protection

To ensure proper use of our brand, individuals and organisations must obtain permission before using the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology logo.

Our logo is reserved for editorial purposes or to illustrate formal collaborations, sponsorships, or partnerships. If you wish to use our logo, please email internalcomms@ceh.ac.uk with details of your intended use. Our team will review and confirm permission. Thank you for helping us uphold the integrity of our brand.

Our story

The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) is a leading independent research institute dedicated to understanding and transforming how we interact with the natural world. With over 600 researchers, we tackle the urgent environmental challenges of our time, such as climate change and biodiversity loss. Our evidence-based insights empower governments, businesses, and communities to make informed decisions, shaping a future where both nature and people thrive.

Our brand – our logo, designs, words, tone of voice – showcases what we stand for and underpins our work.

Our name

We always spell out ‘the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology’ in full. After the first mention it can be abbreviated to UKCEH. We always use the ampersand (&) in our name, even in body text, never the word ‘and’.

Our logo

To receive an approved version of the UKCEH logo, please contact internalcomms@ceh.ac.uk to seek appropriate permissions and guidance on how to use the logo.

Contact us

For any questions about our brand please contact internalcomms@ceh.ac.uk.