Symplectic research outputs and research activities database

Symplectic Elements (often referred to as “Symplectic”) is the University’s database of research outputs and research activities.  It is a requirement of the University’s Research Output Policy that outputs are reported via this database.  Professional activities (including public engagement), and impact activities can also be recorded in Symplectic. 

The database is available to any member of academic or research staff and to postgraduate research students. 

Symplectic is the source of outputs information for the University’s submissions to research assessment exercises.  Reporting public engagement activity via the professional activities section of Symplectic helps the completion of the annual Higher Education Statistics Agency’s (HESA) Business and Community Interactions survey.  See the Library website for advice on depositing research outputs in Symplectic. 

Contacts

Library Research Support Team: research@library.leeds.ac.uk