SciTube for Publishers
Advanced visualisation for complex research, technology, and innovation
Research Animation for Scholarly Publishers
A practical way to strengthen how published research is presented and engaged with
Scholarly publishing is built on rigour.
Peer review. Editorial standards. Trusted outputs.
But in today’s environment, publication alone is no longer where value stops.
The challenge is not just publishing research.
It’s ensuring it is understood, engaged with, and used.
A Changing Landscape for Research Content
Published research no longer competes only within journals and databases.
It now sits alongside everything else people use to learn:
Digital platforms
Video-first content
Fast, accessible formats
At the same time:
Attention is more limited
Readers expect clarity and speed
Discovery increasingly happens outside traditional journal environments
The article remains central.
But how research is experienced is evolving.
The Visibility and Understanding Gap
Most published research does not have a quality problem.
The challenge is visibility and accessibility.
A paper can be available to read and still be difficult to engage with beyond a specialist audience.
There is often a gap between:
That gap is where additional formats start to matter.
A Practical Addition to Author Services
SciTube provides a fully managed research animation service designed to sit alongside the published article.
We turn peer-reviewed papers into clear, structured animations that explain:
What the research is
Why it matters
Where it can be applied
This creates an additional, high-quality output that supports authors, strengthens journal visibility, and adds value at the point of publication.
A Fully Managed, In-House Team
Every project is delivered by a dedicated team with expertise in both science and communication.
Across Science Diffusion, we’ve delivered 2,500+ research communication projects across 40+ countries, working with researchers, institutions, and organisations globally.
This experience allows us to work confidently with research while maintaining the standards expected in scholarly publishing.
All work is handled in-house by our core team.
We do not outsource production or rely on third-party vendors.
This ensures consistent quality, clear communication, and full accountability across every project.
We manage the entire process from start to finish.
From understanding the published paper, through scripting and visual development, to final production and delivery.
Authors are involved at key stages and approve everything, ensuring accuracy and alignment with the original research.
While effective in certain contexts, they can create trade-offs in:
Each animation is:
Research Areas We Cover
We’ve delivered 2,500+ projects across 40+ countries.
Supporting individual researchers, departments, and institution-wide communication programmes in all areas including:
And beyond these areas, we regularly support interdisciplinary and emerging fields.
Proven Across Universities Globally
We’ve delivered 2,500+ projects across 40+ countries.
Supporting individual researchers, departments, and institution-wide communication programmes in all areas including:
Examples of Research in Practice
Biomedical Research
New COVID-19 vaccines to improve global access and variant protection
- Complex vaccine development translated into a clear, accessible narrative
- Showcased scalable, low-cost solutions for global health challenges
- Communicated relevance to policymakers, healthcare systems, and wider audiences
- 10,000 views and counting
Environmental & Behavioural Science
How everyday routines shape environmental outcomes
- Complex social-ecological theory translated into a clear, visual narrative
- Showed how everyday behaviours connect to environmental outcomes
- Made abstract concepts accessible to non-specialist audiences
- 24,000 views and counting
Supporting Public Engagement and Wider Impact
Research is increasingly expected to be understood beyond academic audiences.
Across many funding frameworks and institutional priorities, there is a growing emphasis on:
Public engagement
Wider accessibility
Real-world relevance
Demonstrating impact beyond publication
Providing clear, accessible formats alongside the published article helps authors:
Communicate their work more effectively to non-specialists
Support impact and engagement requirements
Share research with funders, policymakers, and wider audiences
This creates additional value for authors at the point of publication.
A Stronger Position Within Institutional Ecosystems
Universities are placing increasing importance on how research is communicated and demonstrated externally.
This not only supports authors, but can also strengthen how journals are perceived when institutions evaluate subscriptions, engagement, and overall value.
Flexible Commercial Models
We offer multiple ways to work together, depending on how you’d like to position animation across your journals.
Publisher-Led
(White-Label Model)
Fully white-labelled if required
Presented under your brand
We handle all production behind the scenes
You manage the author relationship
Direct-to-Author
(Referral Model)
Authors work with us directly
We manage the full process
No internal workload
Optional revenue-share structure available
Publisher-Funded Content
Commission animations directly
Promote selected articles or collections
Support key publications
Wholesale / Reseller Option
Structured partner rates
Full control over pricing
Margin per project if desired
Flexible Pricing and Integration
We offer flexible structures depending on how the service is introduced.
For context, our direct-to-author pricing typically sits within the range of:
£850 to £2,310
per project
Optional Dissemination and White-Label Flexibility
We understand that different publishers have different approaches to distribution.
For that reason, dissemination is always optional.
We handle the production.
You decide how the content is used.
Built to Be Transparent and Practical
We’ve designed our model to be straightforward to work with.
No complex systems
No hidden layers
Clear scope and delivery
The focus is on delivering high-quality outputs, consistently.
Start a Conversation
If you’re exploring ways to make research more accessible and visible, we’re always happy to talk.
No pressure. Just a practical conversation about what could work for your institution.
See how this could work for your team
Tell us a bit about your university, department, or what you’re looking to achieve
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