# Symplectic > Symplectic builds research information management software for universities and research institutions. Our platform, Elements, helps institutions capture, manage, and report on research activity. > The links below point to key content across the Symplectic site. ## Pages - [From CVs to complete profiles: advancing AI-Assisted Profile Curation](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/from-cvs-to-complete-profiles-advancing-ai-assisted-profile-curation/): Maintaining accurate and complete faculty profiles is time-consuming. Much of the information institutions rely on exists primarily in CVs and... - [Use Cases](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/use-cases/): Our use cases support customers with a wide variety of research-related work, from measuring and evaluating impact to ensuring the... - [Events & webinars](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/events/): Explore our upcoming events, webinars and on-demand sessions designed to help research institutions get more from their data. From product... - [Symplectic and Research Excellence Framework (REF)](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/symplectic-and-research-excellence-framework-ref/): Prepare for the Research Excellence Framework (REF) effortlessly. Symplectic helps UK institutions collect, manage, and audit data for submissions with... - [Contact us](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/contact-us/): Ready to get more from your research data? Whether you’re exploring Symplectic Elements, looking for support, or want to speak... - [What is Research Information Management?](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/research-management-using-the-elements-platform/): Streamline your institution's research management and assessment workflows with Symplectic Elements. Automate data capture, support Open Access, and showcase faculty... - [Clients](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/hear-from-our-clients/): Hear from our clients! Read Symplectic client testimonials and success stories to see how our research management platform delivers real-world... - [Services and support](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/services-and-support/): Access comprehensive Symplectic services and support, including implementation, training, and ongoing technical assistance to ensure your research ecosystem runs smoothly. - [20 years of Symplectic](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/20-years-of-symplectic/): Symplectic powers the research management ecosystem. Our goal is to reduce the administrative burden on researchers in order to help... - [Symplectic Blog & News](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog-and-news/) - [Sign up to our newsletter](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/sign-up-to-our-newsletter/): Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest updates about Symplectic and other Digital Science solutions. - [Privacy notice](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/privacy-notice/): This Notice applies to the websites at symplectic. co. uk and related services (“Symplectic”), including Symplectic Elements and Symplectic Grant... - [Legal notice](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/legal-notice/): This Legal Notice outlines the terms and conditions governing the use of the Symplectic website. By accessing and using this... - [Home](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/): Symplectic Elements is a highly-configurable platform which ingests data from multiple sources to build a truly comprehensive picture of scholarly... ## Posts - [AI-assisted CV Import is live in Symplectic Elements](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/ai-assisted-cv-import-is-live-in-symplectic-elements/): Research information lives in many places, but one source often tells the most complete story of a researcher's work: their... - [York University launches academic profiles discovery tool through Symplectic Elements](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/york-launches-academic-profiles-tool-through-symplectic-elements/): Digital Science is pleased to announce that York University has successfully launched its new profile tool, ‘Discover York Academics’, built... - [The Holy Grail Was Always the CV](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/the-holy-grail-was-always-the-cv/): How AI is helping us solve a challenge that has limited research information management for more than two decades - [AI-Assisted Profile Curation: from data entry to full-profile workflows](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/ai-assisted-profile-curation-from-data-entry-to-full-profile-workflows/): For many institutions, capturing complete and accurate researcher profiles remains a time-intensive process, particularly when key information exists in CVs... - [Symplectic Elements Celebrates 20 Years](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/symplectic-elements-celebrates-20-years/): In research information management, longevity isn’t just about time — it’s about trust. For 20 years, the solution now known... - [Digital Science to deliver New Zealand’s National Research Information System using Symplectic Elements](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/symplectic-elements/digital-science-to-deliver-new-zealands-national-research-information-system-using-symplectic-elements/): Digital Science has been selected to implement and deliver New Zealand’s National Research Information System, the New Zealand Research Information... - [Symplectic Elements introduces ROR integration for enhanced organization metadata](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/symplectic-elements-introduces-ror-integration-for-enhanced-organization-metadata/): ROR integration bolsters the external organizations model for accurate affiliation, funding, and collaboration metadata. - [Symplectic Elements 7.0 Release Notes](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/symplectic-elements/symplectic-elements-7-0-release-notes/): Version 7. 0 introduces a redesigned sidebar navigation, enhanced repository tools, and an upgraded web of science integration. - [Elements Peer Forums: North America](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/elements-peer-forums-north-america/): Join your peers for a series of virtual, community forums designed exclusively for Symplectic Elements users across North America. - [Symplectic Elements 6.22 Release Notes](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/symplectic-elements-6-22-release-notes/): Version 6. 22 introduces an external organizations category, AI-powered summaries for public profiles, and expanded open access monitoring. - [New in Symplectic Elements: Enhancing research visibility with abstracts & AI summaries in public profiles](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/new-in-symplectic-elements-enhancing-research-visibility-with-abstracts-ai-summaries-in-public-profiles/): New updates to the Discovery Module deliver enhanced research visibility through publication abstracts and optional AI summaries. - [Digital Science adds AI-powered summaries to Symplectic Elements to drive research discoverability](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/symplectic-elements/digital-science-adds-ai-powered-summaries-to-symplectic-elements-to-drive-research-discoverability/): New AI-powered summaries, key highlights, and keywords are added to public profiles to enhance research discoverability. - [A virtuous circle: How universities share equipment with industry while equipping students for the future](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/a-virtuous-circle-how-universities-share-equipment-with-industry-while-equipping-students-for-the-future/): How university-industry partnerships create a virtuous circle of innovation, student employability, and economic growth. - [Hidden potential: Maximizing university resources for research and innovation](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/hidden-potential-maximizing-university-resources-for-research-and-innovation/): Maximizing university assets: how research information systems expose hidden equipment and facilities to drive innovation and funding. - [Unlocking collaboration: How universities can bridge the gap with industry partners](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/unlocking-collaboration-how-universities-can-bridge-the-gap-with-industry-partners/): Centralized research profiling tools transform how industry partners discover and connect with academic expertise. - [Catalyzing Collaboration: A new whitepaper from Symplectic](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/catalyzing-collaboration-a-new-whitepaper-from-symplectic/): How research information management systems drive valuable academic-industry partnerships. - [Symplectic Elements 6.21 release notes](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/symplectic-elements-6-21-release-notes/): We’re excited to round out the year with an exciting set of new features and enhancements. - [Shaping the future of research](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/shaping-the-future-of-research-key-insights-for-librarians-and-research-offices-from-digital-sciences-new-report-on-research-transformation/): Open research, AI, and impact evaluation: key findings for research professionals from the digital science transformation report. - [Symplectic's support of the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/symplectic-elements-support-of-the-barcelona-declaration-on-open-research-information/): How Symplectic Elements champions the four principles of the Barcelona declaration. - [A Potted History: Symplectic and Open Access](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/a-potted-history-symplectic-and-open-access/): At Symplectic, open data is part of our DNA. Symplectic Elements makes it easy to deposit publications and data into... - [George Washington University selects Symplectic Elements to power Annual Faculty Reviews](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/symplectic-elements/george-washington-university-selects-symplectic-elements-to-power-annual-faculty-reviews/): GWU selects elements to replace its in-house assessment system and streamline the annual faculty reviews process cycle. - [Symplectic Elements 6.20 Release Notes](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/symplectic-elements-6-20-release-notes/): Version 6. 20 delivers phase one of open access monitoring expansion and streamlines configuration for public profiles. - [Indiana University selects Symplectic Elements as faculty activity reporting system](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/symplectic-elements/indiana-university-selects-symplectic-elements-as-faculty-activity-reporting-system/): Indiana university selects elements to streamline faculty activity reporting and enhance public discoverability across all campuses. - [Midwestern launches public research profiles through Symplectic Elements](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/midwestern-launches-public-research-profiles-through-symplectic-elements/): Midwestern university expands use of elements to showcase over 2,700 faculty members through public research profiles. - [Symplectic Elements 6.19 Release notes](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/symplectic-elements/symplectic-elements-6-19-release-notes/): Version 6. 19 introduces the highly requested groups functionality for the discovery module, enhancing institutional visibility. - [Symplectic Elements UK Impact User Group](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/symplectic-elements-uk-impact-user-group/): Hosted by Queen Mary University of London and City, University of London, these meetings will offer a discussion platform for... - [APAC Symplectic Elements Impact Module User Group](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/symplectic-elements/symplectic-elements-apac-impact-user-group/): Hosted by University of Technology Sydney this quarterly meeting offers a platform for universities currently using or exploring the Symplectic... - [University College London uses Symplectic Elements to showcase research profiles](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/symplectic-elements/university-college-london-uses-symplectic-elements-to-showcase-research-profiles/): UCL leverages over a decade of data from Symplectic Elements to replace the iris system with UCL Profiles - [Cranfield University selects Symplectic Elements to manage research activity and REF submissions](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/symplectic-elements/cranfield-university-selects-symplectic-elements-to-manage-research-activity-and-ref-submissions/): Cranfield University selects Symplectic Elements following a tender process to manage its research activity, researcher profiles, and REF submission process... - [Bridging the gap: How industry-academic partnerships drive innovation and real-world impact](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/bridging-the-gap-how-industry-academic-partnerships-drive-innovation-and-real-world-impact/): The value of industry and academic partnerships in driving innovation, real-world impact, and securing vital funding. - [University of Wollongong uses Symplectic Elements to showcase research profiles](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/university-of-wollongong-uses-symplectic-elements-to-showcase-research-profiles/): Learn how the University of Wollongong (UOW) uses Symplectic Elements to power UOW Scholars, their new portal showcasing 1,368 research... - [Symplectic Elements Release Notes v6.16](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/symplectic-elements-release-notes-v6-16/): Explore the new features in Symplectic Elements v6. 16, including the Discovery module's new Impact tab, enhanced search, group importer,... - [University of Cincinnati uses Symplectic Elements to showcase expertise through public researcher profiles](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/symplectic-elements/university-of-cincinnati-uses-symplectic-elements-to-showcase-expertise-through-public-researcher-profiles/): Discover how the University of Cincinnati launched the UC Research portal using Symplectic Elements to showcase expertise through 13,000+ public... - [New State of Open Data 2023 Report: Key takeaways for institutional administrators & research professionals](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/new-state-of-open-data-2023-report-key-takeaways-for-institutional-administrators-research-professionals/): Review the key findings from the State of Open Data 2023 report, detailing researchers' persistent challenges with data management support... - [REF 2028: Elements steering group call for volunteers](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/ref-2028-elements-steering-group-call-for-volunteers/): Join the REF 2028 elements steering group to shape future research assessment support With further decisions on the REF 2028... - [Symplectic Elements Product Update: Release 6.15](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/symplectic-elements-product-update-release-6-15/): Welcome to Elements v6. 15! As part of our ongoing enhancement to Groups, this release includes powerful new functionality to... - [Celebrating Research Administrator Day 2023!](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/celebrating-research-administrator-day-2023/): Celebrate Research Administrator Day 2023 with Symplectic! Discover the essential contributions of research administrators in the research ecosystem and how... - [University of Sussex connects Figshare to Symplectic Elements to create a joined-up research data management solution](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/university-of-sussex-connects-figshare-to-symplectic-elements-to-create-a-joined-up-research-data-management-solution/): The University of Sussex successfully integrated Figshare and Symplectic Elements to create a seamless research information and data management solution,... - [Australia's Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) selects Symplectic Elements to deliver comprehensive research management](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/symplectic-elements/australias-nuclear-science-and-technology-organisation-ansto-selects-symplectic-elements-to-deliver-comprehensive-research-management/): Australia's Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) selects Symplectic Elements to collate, showcase, and report on all research outcomes and... - [Employee Spotlight: Andrew Bennet, Software Architect](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/employee-spotlight-andrew-bennet-software-architect/): Meet Andrew Bennet who joined Symplectic in 2012 as an intern straight out of university, and is still here over... - [Symplectic Elements becomes one of the first three ORCID Certified Service Providers to meet new upgraded CSP criteria](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/symplectic-elements-becomes-one-of-the-first-three-orcid-certified-service-providers-to-meet-new-upgraded-csp-criteria/): Andrew Bennet joined Symplectic in 2012 as an intern straight out of university, and is still here over ten years... - [University of Toronto uses Symplectic Elements to showcase expertise through public researcher profiles](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/symplectic-elements/university-of-toronto-uses-symplectic-elements-to-showcase-expertise-through-public-researcher-profiles/): We are pleased to announce that U of T’s new public profile portal, DiscoverResearch, has gone live. - [Stellenbosch University selects Symplectic Elements to support and streamline research outputs submissions to the DHET](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/symplectic-elements/stellenbosch-university-selects-symplectic-elements-to-support-and-streamline-research-outputs-submissions-to-the-dhet/): Symplectic Elements will provide SU with a Researcher Profiles and Research Outputs Management Solution, supporting and streamlining DHET submissions and... - [Employee Spotlight: Jeff Lang, Client Support Manager](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/employee-spotlight-jeff-lang-client-support-manager/): In this employee spotlight, Jeff Lang, Symplectic Client Support Manager and published Star Trek author, shares his background, insights on... - [Symplectic Elements Product Update: Release v6.13](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/symplectic-elements-product-update-release-v6-13/): New features include expanded groups functionality, assessment module enhancements, and RFS finance system integration to streamline research management. - [Employee Spotlight: Manya Buchan, Senior Product Manager](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/employee-spotlight-manya-buchan-senior-product-manager/): Learn about Manya's background at Elsevier and the University of Edinburgh, her work as a REF specialist, and what makes... - [Symplectic at 20: Looking forward to what’s next](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/symplectic-at-20-looking-forward-to-whats-next/): Symplectic CEO Jonathan Breeze reflects on the company's 20th anniversary and details the 2023 product roadmap, focusing on enhanced open... - [Symplectic at 20: Thoughts on the past two decades from Digital Science CEO and Symplectic co-founder Dr. Daniel Hook](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/symplectic-at-20-thoughts-on-the-past-two-decades-from-digital-science-ceo-and-symplectic-co-founder-dr-daniel-hook/): Daniel reflects on the last 20 years of growth and change at Symplectic and what makes it such a special... - [Symplectic Elements Product Update: Release v6.12](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/symplectic-elements-product-update-release-v6-12/): Our first release of the year sees some exciting additions to the Assessment Module, as well as a redesign of... - [Symplectic is 20!](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/symplectic-is-20/): ? 2️⃣0️⃣? This year marks a big milestone for Symplectic – our 20th anniversary! From our humble beginnings as a... - [10 years of Elements + Figshare: a match made in heaven](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/10-years-of-elements-figshare-a-match-made-in-heaven/): Explore the successful partnership and how their collaboration has advanced research data management. ## Case Studies - [Swinburne University of Technology: Streamlining NTRO peer review for Creative Research with Symplectic Elements](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/swinburne-ntro-peer-review/): Swinburne University of Technology is a multisector university defined by technology, innovation and a deep commitment to real-world impact. A... - [Indiana University: Driving Adoption of Symplectic Elements through Faculty-Centered Design](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/indiana-university-driving-adoption-of-symplectic-elements-through-faculty-centered-design/): Learn how Karolinska Institutet (KI) created a centralized research ecosystem, using Symplectic Elements and Figshare to boost research visibility and... - [Karolinska Institutet: Transforming Research Visibility and Accessibility](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/karolinska-institutet-transforming-research-visibility-and-accessibility/): Learn how Karolinska Institutet (KI) created a centralized research ecosystem, using Symplectic Elements and Figshare to boost research visibility and... - [Catalyzing Collaboration: How research information management systems drive academic-industry partnerships](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/catalyzing-collaboration-how-research-information-management-systems-drive-academic-industry-partnerships/): Discover how research information management systems (RIMS) and public profiling tools are transforming the way universities connect with industry, maximize... - [University of Toronto: Enhancing research visibility and industry collaboration with public profiles](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/university-of-toronto-enhancing-research-visibility-and-industry-collaboration-with-public-profiles/): DiscoverResearch enables U of T to showcase its world-renowned research expertise to the public, promoting collaboration across disciplines and making... - [Duke University: Automating NIH grants compliance with Symplectic Elements](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/automating-nih-grants-compliance-with-symplectic-elements-at-duke-university/): Discover how Duke University used Symplectic Elements and custom integrations to automate NIH grants compliance, achieving a 65% reduction in... - [University of Technology Sydney: Distilling research impact using Symplectic Elements](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/university-of-technology-sydney-distilling-research-impact-using-symplectic-elements/): Learn how the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) uses Symplectic Elements and its 'Distilling Research Impact' initiative to embed impact... - [University College Dublin: Awards Management in Elements](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/university-college-dublin-awards-management-in-elements/): Learn how University College Dublin (UCD) streamlined its research funding lifecycle by piloting and extending the Symplectic Elements platform for... - [Carnegie Mellon University: Tracking SDGs using Symplectic Elements](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/carnegie-mellon-university-tracking-sdgs-using-symplectic-elements/): Discover how SDG has been utilising Elements to help track researchers’ engagement with and outputs related to the 17 Sustainable... - [University of Oxford: Implementing Symplectic Elements as an expertise search solution](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/university-of-oxford/): Learn how the University of Oxford implemented the Symplectic Elements Discovery Module to create "Research@Oxford," its new public expertise search... - [Symplectic: 20 years of powering the research management system](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/20-years-of-symplectic/): Discover the last two decades of research change with our Symplectic time capsule - from our humble beginnings out of... - [KU Leuven: Integrating Symplectic Elements with Dataverse](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/ku-leuven/): Learn how KU Leuven integrated Symplectic Elements with Dataverse, using custom fields and processes to register, claim, and comply with... - [Johannes Gutenberg University: Implementing a centralized research information system](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/johannes-gutenberg-university-in-mainz/): With "Gutenberg Research Elements", the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz is introducing a research information system that offers scientists a wide... - [Ludwig Boltzmann Gesellschaft](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/ludwig-boltzmann-gesellschaft/): We discussed with our first Austrian customer, Ludwig Boltzmann Gesellschaft, why they took the decision to migrate away from their... - [Reflections on the REF 2021](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/reflections-on-the-ref-2021/): Explore how Symplectic Elements supported REF 2021 submissions, featuring case studies on using its modules for research assessment, Open Access... - [Carnegie Mellon University Libraries](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/carnegie-mellon-university-libraries/): Discover how Carnegie Mellon University Libraries used Symplectic Elements to create a comprehensive scholarly information platform for faculty profiles, open... - [The Francis Crick Institute: A Pathway to Open Research with Richer Research Profiles](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/the-francis-crick-institute/): A pathway to open research with richer research profiles. The Francis Crick Institute is using technology to empower its researchers... - [Ohio Innovation Exchange: Connecting Ohio universities with industry to drive innovation](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/ohio-innovation-exchange/): The Ohio Department of Higher Education and six universities from across the State of Ohio launched the Ohio Innovation Exchange.... - [Loughborough University: Connecting Symplectic Elements with Figshare as a repository](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/loughborough-university/): Read how Loughborough University migrated content from DSpace to Figshare and integrated it with Symplectic Elements to create a single,... - [University of Michigan: Connections, collaborations and impact](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/university-michigan-connections-collaborations-impact/): The University of Michigan’s searchable database of research expertise, Michigan Research Experts, is a portal built on Digital Science technologies... - [Queen Mary University London](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/queen-mary-university-london/): The Library team believe that authors engage with the deposit process due to the prompt in Elements that highlights records... - [University of Liverpool: Achieving a rapid and successful Elements rollout](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/university-of-liverpool-elements/): Discover how the University of Liverpool achieved a rapid, 22-week rollout of Symplectic Elements to capture over 28,000 new publications... ## Use Cases - [Analytics & reporting](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/use-cases/analytics-reporting/): Gain actionable insights into your research data with Elements Research Analytics. Visualize performance, identify collaboration opportunities, and inform strategic decisions. - [Impact tracking](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/use-cases/impact-tracking/): Centralize and measure your research impact tracking. Collect evidence of academic, societal, and economic influence for funding and institutional reviews. - [Tech transfer](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/use-cases/tech-transfer/): Streamline your technology transfer management process. Track disclosures, patents, and licensing agreements to maximize the commercial impact of your research. - [Research assessment](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/use-cases/research-assessment/): Simplify research government compliance and reporting for national assessments like the REF and HERDC. Gather and validate data accurately with... - [Faculty activity reporting](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/use-cases/faculty-activity-reporting/): Symplectic Elements simplifies Faculty Activity Reporting and data collection. Easily track research, teaching, and service data for internal review and... - [Open access](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/use-cases/open-access/): Simplify Open Access compliance and reporting with Symplectic Elements. Track multiple policies, increase deposit rates, and gain real-time insight into... - [Awards management](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/use-cases/awards-management/): Simplify research awards management from application to post-award. Track grant outcomes, budgets, and compliance to ensure successful research delivery. - [Public profiles](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/use-cases/public-profiles/): Easily create and maintain accurate research public profiles to showcase your institution's expertise. Boost visibility, collaboration, and discovery with Symplectic... ## Products - [Figshare integration](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/products/figshare-integration/): Get a complete research management solution with the Symplectic Elements and Figshare integration. Streamline open access and boost research discoverability. - [Grant Tracker](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/products/grant-tracker/): Track research funding applications and manage the full grants lifecycle with Grant Application Tracking in Symplectic Elements, improving win rates... - [The Elements Platform](https://www.symplectic.co.uk/products/symplectic-elements/): Powering the Research Management Ecosystem Symplectic Elements is a highly-configurable research management system which ingests data from multiple sources to... # # Detailed Content ## Pages - Published: 2026-04-20 - Modified: 2026-08-12 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/from-cvs-to-complete-profiles-advancing-ai-assisted-profile-curation/ Maintaining accurate and complete faculty profiles is time-consuming. Much of the information institutions rely on exists primarily in CVs and other unstructured documents, making it difficult to capture consistently and at scale. AI-Assisted Profile Curation transforms how research information is captured and maintained in Symplectic Elements. - Published: 2025-12-12 - Modified: 2026-04-07 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/use-cases/ Our use cases support customers with a wide variety of research-related work, from measuring and evaluating impact to ensuring the integrity of research. - Published: 2025-11-24 - Modified: 2026-04-07 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/events/ Explore our upcoming events, webinars and on-demand sessions designed to help research institutions get more from their data. From product updates to sector trends and best practices, our events bring together expert guidance and practical approaches to research management with Symplectic Elements. - Published: 2025-11-11 - Modified: 2026-04-30 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/symplectic-and-research-excellence-framework-ref/ Prepare for the Research Excellence Framework (REF) effortlessly. Symplectic helps UK institutions collect, manage, and audit data for submissions with precision and efficiency. - Published: 2025-11-10 - Modified: 2026-07-27 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/contact-us/ Ready to get more from your research data? Whether you’re exploring Symplectic Elements, looking for support, or want to speak to our team, we’re here to help. Get in touch to request a demo, ask a question, or connect with the right expert. - Published: 2025-10-02 - Modified: 2026-02-25 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/research-management-using-the-elements-platform/ Streamline your institution's research management and assessment workflows with Symplectic Elements. Automate data capture, support Open Access, and showcase faculty expertise. - Published: 2025-10-02 - Modified: 2026-04-07 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/hear-from-our-clients/ Hear from our clients! Read Symplectic client testimonials and success stories to see how our research management platform delivers real-world results for institutions worldwide. - Published: 2025-10-02 - Modified: 2026-04-07 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/services-and-support/ Access comprehensive Symplectic services and support, including implementation, training, and ongoing technical assistance to ensure your research ecosystem runs smoothly. - Published: 2025-10-02 - Modified: 2026-04-07 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/20-years-of-symplectic/ Symplectic powers the research management ecosystem. Our goal is to reduce the administrative burden on researchers in order to help them get on with doing what they're best at - research. - Published: 2025-09-04 - Modified: 2026-07-27 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/sign-up-to-our-newsletter/ Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest updates about Symplectic and other Digital Science solutions. - Published: 2025-09-04 - Modified: 2026-04-30 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/privacy-notice/ - Published: 2025-09-04 - Modified: 2026-07-27 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/legal-notice/ This Legal Notice outlines the terms and conditions governing the use of the Symplectic website. By accessing and using this site, you agree to the terms set out below, including limitations of liability and disclaimers regarding the accuracy and completeness of information provided. - Published: 2025-09-04 - Modified: 2026-05-08 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/ Symplectic Elements is a highly-configurable platform which ingests data from multiple sources to build a truly comprehensive picture of scholarly data and activities. Trusted by universities, institutions and research organizations around the world. ## Posts - Published: 2026-07-27 - Modified: 2026-08-12 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/ai-assisted-cv-import-is-live-in-symplectic-elements/ - Categories: Blog, Symplectic Elements - Tags: AI, Symplectic Elements Research information lives in many places, but one source often tells the most complete story of a researcher's work: their CV. For anyone who's ever dreaded updating a researcher profile by hand: AI-Assisted CV Import is now live in Symplectic Elements and has been designed to address this challenge. - Published: 2026-06-22 - Modified: 2026-06-22 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/york-launches-academic-profiles-tool-through-symplectic-elements/ - Categories: Blog, Client Announcements, Symplectic Elements - Tags: discovery module, Symplectic Elements Digital Science is pleased to announce that York University has successfully launched its new profile tool, ‘Discover York Academics’, built upon Symplectic Elements. - Published: 2026-06-10 - Modified: 2026-08-07 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/the-holy-grail-was-always-the-cv/ - Categories: Blog, Symplectic Elements - Tags: AI, AI-Assisted Profile Curation, Symplectic Elements How AI is helping us solve a challenge that has limited research information management for more than two decades - Published: 2026-04-02 - Modified: 2026-08-12 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/ai-assisted-profile-curation-from-data-entry-to-full-profile-workflows/ - Categories: Blog, Symplectic Elements - Tags: AI, assessment, discovery, Faculty Activity, public profiles, Symplectic Elements For many institutions, capturing complete and accurate researcher profiles remains a time-intensive process, particularly when key information exists in CVs and other unstructured documents. With AI-Assisted Profile Curation in Symplectic Elements, we’re making it easier to turn that content into structured, high-quality data, faster and at scale. - Published: 2026-02-26 - Modified: 2026-02-26 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/symplectic-elements-celebrates-20-years/ - Categories: Blog, Symplectic Elements - Published: 2025-09-05 - Modified: 2025-12-01 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/symplectic-elements/digital-science-to-deliver-new-zealands-national-research-information-system-using-symplectic-elements/ - Categories: Symplectic Elements, Client Announcements - Tags: Elements, Symplectic Elements - Published: 2025-07-15 - Modified: 2025-12-02 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/symplectic-elements-introduces-ror-integration-for-enhanced-organization-metadata/ - Categories: Blog, Symplectic Elements - Tags: external organisations, external organizations, metadata, ROR, Symplectic Elements ROR integration bolsters the external organizations model for accurate affiliation, funding, and collaboration metadata. - Published: 2025-07-09 - Modified: 2025-11-21 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/symplectic-elements/symplectic-elements-7-0-release-notes/ - Categories: Symplectic Elements - Tags: Elements, release notes, Symplectic Elements Version 7.0 introduces a redesigned sidebar navigation, enhanced repository tools, and an upgraded web of science integration. - Published: 2025-03-21 - Modified: 2025-12-02 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/elements-peer-forums-north-america/ - Categories: Blog, Symplectic Elements - Tags: Elements, Symplectic Elements Join your peers for a series of virtual, community forums designed exclusively for Symplectic Elements users across North America. - Published: 2025-02-27 - Modified: 2025-12-02 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/symplectic-elements-6-22-release-notes/ - Categories: Blog, Symplectic Elements - Tags: discovery, discovery module, Elements, open access, release notes, Symplectic Elements, webinar Version 6.22 introduces an external organizations category, AI-powered summaries for public profiles, and expanded open access monitoring. - Published: 2025-02-27 - Modified: 2026-04-27 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/new-in-symplectic-elements-enhancing-research-visibility-with-abstracts-ai-summaries-in-public-profiles/ - Categories: Blog, Symplectic Elements - Tags: discovery, discovery module, Elements, Symplectic Elements New updates to the Discovery Module deliver enhanced research visibility through publication abstracts and optional AI summaries. - Published: 2025-02-27 - Modified: 2026-07-27 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/symplectic-elements/digital-science-adds-ai-powered-summaries-to-symplectic-elements-to-drive-research-discoverability/ - Categories: Symplectic Elements - Tags: discovery, discovery module, Elements, public profiles, Symplectic Elements New AI-powered summaries, key highlights, and keywords are added to public profiles to enhance research discoverability. - Published: 2025-01-06 - Modified: 2025-12-02 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/a-virtuous-circle-how-universities-share-equipment-with-industry-while-equipping-students-for-the-future/ - Categories: Blog How university-industry partnerships create a virtuous circle of innovation, student employability, and economic growth. - Published: 2024-12-16 - Modified: 2025-12-03 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/hidden-potential-maximizing-university-resources-for-research-and-innovation/ - Categories: Blog, Symplectic Elements Maximizing university assets: how research information systems expose hidden equipment and facilities to drive innovation and funding. - Published: 2024-12-09 - Modified: 2025-12-02 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/unlocking-collaboration-how-universities-can-bridge-the-gap-with-industry-partners/ - Categories: Blog, Symplectic Elements Centralized research profiling tools transform how industry partners discover and connect with academic expertise. - Published: 2024-12-02 - Modified: 2025-12-03 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/catalyzing-collaboration-a-new-whitepaper-from-symplectic/ - Categories: Blog, Symplectic Elements How research information management systems drive valuable academic-industry partnerships. - Published: 2024-11-29 - Modified: 2025-12-02 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/symplectic-elements-6-21-release-notes/ - Categories: Blog, Symplectic Elements We’re excited to round out the year with an exciting set of new features and enhancements. - Published: 2024-10-29 - Modified: 2025-12-02 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/shaping-the-future-of-research-key-insights-for-librarians-and-research-offices-from-digital-sciences-new-report-on-research-transformation/ - Categories: Blog Open research, AI, and impact evaluation: key findings for research professionals from the digital science transformation report. - Published: 2024-10-23 - Modified: 2026-04-02 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/symplectic-elements-support-of-the-barcelona-declaration-on-open-research-information/ - Categories: Blog, Symplectic Elements - Tags: Elements, open access, open data, open science, Research management, Symplectic Elements How Symplectic Elements champions the four principles of the Barcelona declaration. - Published: 2024-10-22 - Modified: 2025-12-03 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/a-potted-history-symplectic-and-open-access/ - Categories: Blog, Symplectic Elements - Tags: open access, open data, Symplectic Elements - Published: 2024-10-09 - Modified: 2025-12-02 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/symplectic-elements/george-washington-university-selects-symplectic-elements-to-power-annual-faculty-reviews/ - Categories: Symplectic Elements, Client Announcements - Tags: assessment, assessment module, Elements, Symplectic Elements GWU selects elements to replace its in-house assessment system and streamline the annual faculty reviews process cycle. - Published: 2024-09-19 - Modified: 2025-12-02 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/symplectic-elements-6-20-release-notes/ - Categories: Blog, Symplectic Elements - Tags: Elements, open access, release notes, Research Funding Solution, Symplectic Elements Version 6.20 delivers phase one of open access monitoring expansion and streamlines configuration for public profiles. - Published: 2024-09-17 - Modified: 2025-12-02 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/symplectic-elements/indiana-university-selects-symplectic-elements-as-faculty-activity-reporting-system/ - Categories: Symplectic Elements, Client Announcements - Tags: Elements, reporting, Symplectic Elements Indiana university selects elements to streamline faculty activity reporting and enhance public discoverability across all campuses. - Published: 2024-07-25 - Modified: 2025-11-21 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/midwestern-launches-public-research-profiles-through-symplectic-elements/ - Categories: Blog, Client Announcements - Tags: discovery, discovery module, Elements, public profiles, Symplectic Elements Midwestern university expands use of elements to showcase over 2,700 faculty members through public research profiles. - Published: 2024-06-27 - Modified: 2025-12-02 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/symplectic-elements/symplectic-elements-6-19-release-notes/ - Categories: Symplectic Elements - Tags: discovery, Elements, release notes, Symplectic Elements, webinar Version 6.19 introduces the highly requested groups functionality for the discovery module, enhancing institutional visibility. - Published: 2024-05-01 - Modified: 2025-12-02 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/symplectic-elements-uk-impact-user-group/ - Categories: Blog, Symplectic Elements - Tags: Elements, impact, Symplectic Elements Hosted by Queen Mary University of London and City, University of London, these meetings will offer a discussion platform for universities currently using or exploring the Symplectic Elements Impact module. - Published: 2024-04-12 - Modified: 2025-11-21 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/symplectic-elements/symplectic-elements-apac-impact-user-group/ - Categories: Symplectic Elements - Tags: Elements, impact, Symplectic Elements Hosted by University of Technology Sydney this quarterly meeting offers a platform for universities currently using or exploring the Symplectic Elements Impact module to exchange insights, practices and lessons learnt. - Published: 2024-04-10 - Modified: 2025-12-02 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/symplectic-elements/university-college-london-uses-symplectic-elements-to-showcase-research-profiles/ - Categories: Symplectic Elements, Client Announcements - Tags: discovery, discovery module, Elements, public profiles, Symplectic Elements UCL leverages over a decade of data from Symplectic Elements to replace the iris system with UCL Profiles - Published: 2024-01-29 - Modified: 2026-07-27 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/symplectic-elements/cranfield-university-selects-symplectic-elements-to-manage-research-activity-and-ref-submissions/ - Categories: Symplectic Elements, Client Announcements - Tags: assessment, assessment module, Elements, REF, REF2029, Symplectic Elements Cranfield University selects Symplectic Elements following a tender process to manage its research activity, researcher profiles, and REF submission process efficiently. - Published: 2024-01-06 - Modified: 2025-12-02 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/bridging-the-gap-how-industry-academic-partnerships-drive-innovation-and-real-world-impact/ - Categories: Blog, Symplectic Elements The value of industry and academic partnerships in driving innovation, real-world impact, and securing vital funding. - Published: 2023-12-12 - Modified: 2025-12-02 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/university-of-wollongong-uses-symplectic-elements-to-showcase-research-profiles/ - Categories: Blog, Client Announcements, Symplectic Elements - Tags: discovery, discovery module, Elements, public profiles, Symplectic Elements Learn how the University of Wollongong (UOW) uses Symplectic Elements to power UOW Scholars, their new portal showcasing 1,368 research profiles and expertise. - Published: 2023-12-07 - Modified: 2025-12-02 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/symplectic-elements-release-notes-v6-16/ - Categories: Blog, Symplectic Elements - Tags: discovery, discovery module, Elements, release notes, Symplectic Elements Explore the new features in Symplectic Elements v6.16, including the Discovery module's new Impact tab, enhanced search, group importer, and Research Funding Solution improvements. - Published: 2023-11-16 - Modified: 2026-07-27 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/symplectic-elements/university-of-cincinnati-uses-symplectic-elements-to-showcase-expertise-through-public-researcher-profiles/ - Categories: Symplectic Elements, Client Announcements - Tags: discovery, discovery module, Elements, Symplectic Elements Discover how the University of Cincinnati launched the UC Research portal using Symplectic Elements to showcase expertise through 13,000+ public researcher profiles. - Published: 2023-11-14 - Modified: 2025-12-02 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/new-state-of-open-data-2023-report-key-takeaways-for-institutional-administrators-research-professionals/ - Categories: Blog - Tags: Figshare, State of Open Data Review the key findings from the State of Open Data 2023 report, detailing researchers' persistent challenges with data management support and the need for institutions to tailor their open data policies. - Published: 2023-11-09 - Modified: 2025-11-19 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/ref-2028-elements-steering-group-call-for-volunteers/ - Categories: Blog, Symplectic Elements - Tags: Elements, REF, REF2028, Symplectic Elements - Published: 2023-10-17 - Modified: 2025-12-03 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/symplectic-elements-product-update-release-6-15/ - Categories: Blog, Symplectic Elements - Tags: discovery, discovery module, Elements, public profiles, release notes, Research Funding Solution, Symplectic Elements - Published: 2023-09-25 - Modified: 2026-04-02 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/celebrating-research-administrator-day-2023/ - Categories: Blog - Tags: canada, CARA, KU Leuven, research administration, research administrators Celebrate Research Administrator Day 2023 with Symplectic! Discover the essential contributions of research administrators in the research ecosystem and how Symplectic supports their vital work. - Published: 2023-09-18 - Modified: 2025-12-03 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/university-of-sussex-connects-figshare-to-symplectic-elements-to-create-a-joined-up-research-data-management-solution/ - Categories: Blog, Client Announcements, Symplectic Elements - Tags: Elements, Figshare, institutional repository, Research Information, Research management, Symplectic Elements The University of Sussex successfully integrated Figshare and Symplectic Elements to create a seamless research information and data management solution, streamlining their Open Access workflow. - Published: 2023-08-29 - Modified: 2025-12-03 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/symplectic-elements/australias-nuclear-science-and-technology-organisation-ansto-selects-symplectic-elements-to-deliver-comprehensive-research-management/ - Categories: Symplectic Elements, Client Announcements - Tags: equipment, Research Information, Research management, Symplectic Elements Australia's Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) selects Symplectic Elements to collate, showcase, and report on all research outcomes and outputs from its world-class facilities. - Published: 2023-08-10 - Modified: 2025-12-03 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/employee-spotlight-andrew-bennet-software-architect/ - Categories: Blog - Tags: employee spotlight Meet Andrew Bennet who joined Symplectic in 2012 as an intern straight out of university, and is still here over ten years later! - Published: 2023-08-08 - Modified: 2025-12-03 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/symplectic-elements-becomes-one-of-the-first-three-orcid-certified-service-providers-to-meet-new-upgraded-csp-criteria/ - Categories: Blog, Symplectic Elements - Tags: Elements, ORCID, Symplectic Elements Andrew Bennet joined Symplectic in 2012 as an intern straight out of university, and is still here over ten years later! - Published: 2023-07-18 - Modified: 2026-07-27 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/symplectic-elements/university-of-toronto-uses-symplectic-elements-to-showcase-expertise-through-public-researcher-profiles/ - Categories: Symplectic Elements, Client Announcements - Tags: discovery, Elements, public profiles, Symplectic Elements We are pleased to announce that U of T’s new public profile portal, DiscoverResearch, has gone live. - Published: 2023-06-21 - Modified: 2025-12-03 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/symplectic-elements/stellenbosch-university-selects-symplectic-elements-to-support-and-streamline-research-outputs-submissions-to-the-dhet/ - Categories: Symplectic Elements, Client Announcements - Tags: DHET, discovery, discovery module, Elements, public profiles Symplectic Elements will provide SU with a Researcher Profiles and Research Outputs Management Solution, supporting and streamlining DHET submissions and providing a public profiling system for its researchers. - Published: 2023-05-17 - Modified: 2025-12-02 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/employee-spotlight-jeff-lang-client-support-manager/ - Categories: Blog, Symplectic Elements - Tags: Elements, support, Symplectic Elements In this employee spotlight, Jeff Lang, Symplectic Client Support Manager and published Star Trek author, shares his background, insights on customer advocacy, and the unique culture of the Symplectic team. - Published: 2023-04-28 - Modified: 2025-12-03 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/symplectic-elements-product-update-release-v6-13/ - Categories: Blog, Symplectic Elements - Tags: assessment, assessment module, Elements, product release New features include expanded groups functionality, assessment module enhancements, and RFS finance system integration to streamline research management. - Published: 2023-04-18 - Modified: 2025-12-03 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/employee-spotlight-manya-buchan-senior-product-manager/ - Categories: Blog - Tags: Research Excellence Framework, Research Funding Solution, Symplectic Elements Learn about Manya's background at Elsevier and the University of Edinburgh, her work as a REF specialist, and what makes Symplectic a great place to work. - Published: 2023-03-21 - Modified: 2025-12-02 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/symplectic-at-20-looking-forward-to-whats-next/ - Categories: Blog, Symplectic Elements - Tags: Elements, Grant Tracker, Symplectic Elements Symplectic CEO Jonathan Breeze reflects on the company's 20th anniversary and details the 2023 product roadmap, focusing on enhanced open access monitoring, ORCID integration, and broader workflow management. - Published: 2023-03-07 - Modified: 2026-04-02 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/symplectic-at-20-thoughts-on-the-past-two-decades-from-digital-science-ceo-and-symplectic-co-founder-dr-daniel-hook/ - Categories: Blog, Symplectic Elements - Tags: Elements, Symplectic Elements Daniel reflects on the last 20 years of growth and change at Symplectic and what makes it such a special partner within the research community. - Published: 2023-02-23 - Modified: 2025-12-03 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/symplectic-elements-product-update-release-v6-12/ - Categories: Blog, Symplectic Elements - Tags: assessment, assessment module, Elements, release notes, Symplectic Elements Our first release of the year sees some exciting additions to the Assessment Module, as well as a redesign of how Groups work in Elements to make them more powerful. - Published: 2023-02-21 - Modified: 2025-12-03 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/symplectic-is-20/ - Categories: Blog - Published: 2023-02-14 - Modified: 2025-12-03 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/blog/10-years-of-elements-figshare-a-match-made-in-heaven/ - Categories: Blog, Symplectic Elements - Tags: Figshare, open access, repository Explore the successful partnership and how their collaboration has advanced research data management. ## Case Studies - Published: 2026-08-27 - Modified: 2026-08-27 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/swinburne-ntro-peer-review/ - Tags: assessment, Elements, Symplectic Elements - Published: 2026-02-09 - Modified: 2026-02-27 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/indiana-university-driving-adoption-of-symplectic-elements-through-faculty-centered-design/ - Regions: North America Learn how Karolinska Institutet (KI) created a centralized research ecosystem, using Symplectic Elements and Figshare to boost research visibility and advance its open science initiatives. - Published: 2025-03-07 - Modified: 2026-02-27 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/karolinska-institutet-transforming-research-visibility-and-accessibility/ - Regions: Europe Learn how Karolinska Institutet (KI) created a centralized research ecosystem, using Symplectic Elements and Figshare to boost research visibility and advance its open science initiatives. - Published: 2024-11-25 - Modified: 2026-02-27 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/catalyzing-collaboration-how-research-information-management-systems-drive-academic-industry-partnerships/ - Regions: North America Discover how research information management systems (RIMS) and public profiling tools are transforming the way universities connect with industry, maximize resource visibility, and drive economic growth. - Published: 2024-11-18 - Modified: 2026-02-27 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/university-of-toronto-enhancing-research-visibility-and-industry-collaboration-with-public-profiles/ - Regions: North America DiscoverResearch enables U of T to showcase its world-renowned research expertise to the public, promoting collaboration across disciplines and making research accessible to industry, media, and academic peers. - Published: 2024-10-21 - Modified: 2026-02-27 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/automating-nih-grants-compliance-with-symplectic-elements-at-duke-university/ - Regions: North America Discover how Duke University used Symplectic Elements and custom integrations to automate NIH grants compliance, achieving a 65% reduction in non-compliance cases. - Published: 2024-06-17 - Modified: 2026-02-20 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/university-of-technology-sydney-distilling-research-impact-using-symplectic-elements/ - Regions: Asia Pacific Learn how the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) uses Symplectic Elements and its 'Distilling Research Impact' initiative to embed impact assessment into daily workflows and prepare for the Engagement and Impact Assessment. - Published: 2024-03-25 - Modified: 2026-02-27 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/university-college-dublin-awards-management-in-elements/ - Regions: Europe Learn how University College Dublin (UCD) streamlined its research funding lifecycle by piloting and extending the Symplectic Elements platform for awards management. - Published: 2024-02-13 - Modified: 2026-02-27 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/carnegie-mellon-university-tracking-sdgs-using-symplectic-elements/ - Regions: North America Discover how SDG has been utilising Elements to help track researchers’ engagement with and outputs related to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, a set of global objectives agreed to by all countries the United Nations as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. - Published: 2023-11-28 - Modified: 2026-04-08 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/university-of-oxford/ - Regions: Europe Learn how the University of Oxford implemented the Symplectic Elements Discovery Module to create "Research@Oxford," its new public expertise search portal. - Published: 2023-09-27 - Modified: 2025-12-16 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/20-years-of-symplectic/ Discover the last two decades of research change with our Symplectic time capsule - from our humble beginnings out of Imperial College, to a globally-positioned research technology specialist serving the world's leading organisations. - Published: 2023-09-25 - Modified: 2026-02-27 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/ku-leuven/ - Regions: Europe Learn how KU Leuven integrated Symplectic Elements with Dataverse, using custom fields and processes to register, claim, and comply with the Flemish Open Science Board (FOSB) metadata model. - Published: 2022-05-18 - Modified: 2025-12-16 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/johannes-gutenberg-university-in-mainz/ - Regions: Europe With "Gutenberg Research Elements", the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz is introducing a research information system that offers scientists a wide range of options for recording, documenting and merging research information. - Published: 2022-05-17 - Modified: 2025-12-16 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/ludwig-boltzmann-gesellschaft/ We discussed with our first Austrian customer, Ludwig Boltzmann Gesellschaft, why they took the decision to migrate away from their homegrown system, why they chose Symplectic Elements as a next-generation RIMS and what their experience was of implementation. - Published: 2022-05-09 - Modified: 2026-07-27 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/reflections-on-the-ref-2021/ - Regions: Europe Explore how Symplectic Elements supported REF 2021 submissions, featuring case studies on using its modules for research assessment, Open Access compliance, and data validation. - Published: 2022-01-07 - Modified: 2026-04-02 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/carnegie-mellon-university-libraries/ - Regions: North America Discover how Carnegie Mellon University Libraries used Symplectic Elements to create a comprehensive scholarly information platform for faculty profiles, open access, and streamlined annual reviews. - Published: 2019-09-19 - Modified: 2026-02-27 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/the-francis-crick-institute/ - Regions: Europe A pathway to open research with richer research profiles. The Francis Crick Institute is using technology to empower its researchers to have richer research profiles and to make it easier for them to publish their papers and data Open Access. - Published: 2019-07-08 - Modified: 2026-02-27 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/ohio-innovation-exchange/ - Regions: North America The Ohio Department of Higher Education and six universities from across the State of Ohio launched the Ohio Innovation Exchange. This web-based portal provides a next-generation mechanism for increased collaboration between Ohio’s universities and industries. - Published: 2019-02-21 - Modified: 2025-11-26 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/loughborough-university/ - Regions: Europe Read how Loughborough University migrated content from DSpace to Figshare and integrated it with Symplectic Elements to create a single, all-in-one institutional repository for data and publications. - Published: 2018-10-29 - Modified: 2025-11-19 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/university-michigan-connections-collaborations-impact/ The University of Michigan’s searchable database of research expertise, Michigan Research Experts, is a portal built on Digital Science technologies that showcases their research expertise and helps their research community foster collaboration on campus, and beyond. - Published: 2017-10-27 - Modified: 2026-04-02 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/queen-mary-university-london/ - Regions: Europe The Library team believe that authors engage with the deposit process due to the prompt in Elements that highlights records without full-text. The rate of deposit has increased by 1000% within 12 months following the switch-on of the publication prompt in Elements and discussion about the HEFCE Open Access policy. - Published: 2013-10-27 - Modified: 2025-12-16 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/case-studies/university-of-liverpool-elements/ - Regions: Europe Discover how the University of Liverpool achieved a rapid, 22-week rollout of Symplectic Elements to capture over 28,000 new publications and meet Open Access and Impact obligations. ## Use Cases - Published: 2025-11-07 - Modified: 2026-07-27 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/use-cases/analytics-reporting/ Gain actionable insights into your research data with Elements Research Analytics. Visualize performance, identify collaboration opportunities, and inform strategic decisions. - Published: 2025-11-07 - Modified: 2026-07-27 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/use-cases/impact-tracking/ Centralize and measure your research impact tracking. Collect evidence of academic, societal, and economic influence for funding and institutional reviews. - Published: 2025-11-07 - Modified: 2026-02-26 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/use-cases/tech-transfer/ Streamline your technology transfer management process. Track disclosures, patents, and licensing agreements to maximize the commercial impact of your research. - Published: 2025-11-07 - Modified: 2026-04-30 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/use-cases/research-assessment/ Simplify research government compliance and reporting for national assessments like the REF and HERDC. Gather and validate data accurately with Symplectic. - Published: 2025-11-06 - Modified: 2026-04-30 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/use-cases/faculty-activity-reporting/ Symplectic Elements simplifies Faculty Activity Reporting and data collection. Easily track research, teaching, and service data for internal review and external funding applications. - Published: 2025-11-03 - Modified: 2026-02-26 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/use-cases/open-access/ Simplify Open Access compliance and reporting with Symplectic Elements. Track multiple policies, increase deposit rates, and gain real-time insight into OA performance. - Published: 2025-10-02 - Modified: 2026-02-26 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/use-cases/awards-management/ Simplify research awards management from application to post-award. Track grant outcomes, budgets, and compliance to ensure successful research delivery. - Published: 2025-10-02 - Modified: 2026-04-30 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/use-cases/public-profiles/ Easily create and maintain accurate research public profiles to showcase your institution's expertise. Boost visibility, collaboration, and discovery with Symplectic Elements. ## Products - Published: 2025-11-13 - Modified: 2026-07-27 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/products/figshare-integration/ Get a complete research management solution with the Symplectic Elements and Figshare integration. Streamline open access and boost research discoverability. - Published: 2025-11-03 - Modified: 2025-11-12 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/products/grant-tracker/ Track research funding applications and manage the full grants lifecycle with Grant Application Tracking in Symplectic Elements, improving win rates and institutional oversight. - Published: 2025-11-03 - Modified: 2026-07-21 - URL: https://www.symplectic.co.uk/products/symplectic-elements/ > Learn more at https://www.symplectic.co.uk/