Digital Science, a technology company serving stakeholders across the research ecosystem, is pleased to announce that the University of Westminster has selected Symplectic Elements from Digital Science’s flagship suite of products to manage its research information, from output capture through to REF submission and public researcher profiles.
The University of Westminster is a leading London university with a strong tradition of research excellence and innovation. Its research addresses some of society’s most pressing challenges through collaboration across disciplines, industry and communities, delivering impact locally, nationally and internationally.
The University of Westminster selected Symplectic Elements to provide a single, integrated platform for managing the full research lifecycle. Bringing together research outputs, professional activities, open access workflows, public researcher profiles, reporting and research assessment in one system will enable the University to support researchers more effectively while improving the quality, consistency and visibility of institutional research information.
The implementation marks an important step in the University’s continued investment in research infrastructure, providing a trusted foundation for research management, collaboration, reporting and researcher visibility.
“Our priority was to find a research information management platform that could support the full breadth of our research activities while providing a better experience for both researchers and professional services staff”, said Lisa McLaren, Head of Library and Archives Service, University of Westminster. “We’re looking forward to working with the Symplectic team as we implement Elements, helping us strengthen our research information, improve reporting and increase the visibility of our research community.”
“We are excited to welcome the University of Westminster to the Symplectic community,” said Claire Turner, VP – Academic Markets, Digital Science. “The University of Westminster’s commitment to research excellence is clear, and we’re proud to support them as they bring their research lifecycle into a single platform.”
About the University of Westminster
The University of Westminster, established as London’s first polytechnic in 1838, provides a vibrant and diverse learning environment for over 21,000 students from 170 nations.
Ranked in the UK’s top 20 and globally in the top 30 for international students (Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2024), it’s also recognized in the top 15% of universities worldwide for contributing to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs).
The university offers highly-rated, practice-based courses, many with international recognition, preparing graduates for professional life. Global engagement, employability, and sustainability are central to its mission.
Visit https://www.westminster.ac.uk
About Digital Science
Digital Science is an AI-focused technology company providing innovative solutions to complex challenges faced by researchers, universities, funders, industry and publishers. We work in partnership to advance global research for the benefit of society. Through our brands – Altmetric, Dimensions, Figshare, ReadCube, Symplectic, IFI CLAIMS Patent Services, Overleaf, Writefull, OntoChem, Scismic and metaphacts – we believe when we solve problems together, we drive progress for all. Visit www.digital-science.com and follow @digitalsci on X or on LinkedIn.
About Symplectic
Symplectic works in pursuit of the advancement of knowledge, delivering flexible research management solutions that help government and federal departments, funding organisations and academic institutions achieve their research goals. Its flagship product includes Symplectic Elements, a research information management system that captures, analyses and showcases scholarly activities. Visit symplectic.co.uk and follow Symplectic on Bluesky, on X or on LinkedIn.
