Symplectic Elements
Symplectic Elements Research Information Management System

To prepare for the launch of the new research information system, Pure, from Friday 24 May, it will not be possible to make deposits from Elements into PEARL.
Why is it important to use Symplectic Elements?
The information collected in Elements is used internally for planning and decision making and helps us demonstrate the value and impact of your research to funders and the wider community. Keeping your Elements profile up to date improves the quality of the information we collect and supports these important reporting and showcasing activities. And there are multiple other benefits for researchers and research managers too.
How does Symplectic Elements help researchers?
All University of Plymouth staff and all postgraduate research (PGR) students have a Symplectic Elements account. You can use Elements to:
How does Symplectic Elements help research managers and administrators?
Staff in research manager or research administrator roles can have additional privileges to support their activities. For example, you can use Elements to:
Can others see the information I put in Symplectic Elements?
Elements is an internal system, only open to University of Plymouth staff and PGR students. To promote discoverability and collaboration, researcher profiles and objects (such as outputs and grants) are visible to all users of the system by default, however, you can manage the visibility of your Elements profile and the fields within it by setting privacy levels. To find out more see the privacy statement.
How do I log in?
Go to Symplectic Elements and log in using your University username and password.
How can I find out more about using Elements?
Check the Library's Elements support & guidance page to find out more about managing publications and identifiers.
Contact researchstrategyandgovernance@plymouth.ac.uk to get group admin or reporting access, or to discuss your system requirements.