Top 5 FAQs

How do I populate my PWP without a Symplectic account?

If you do not have a Symplectic account, you will not be able to view Symplecitc information on your PWP.  To maintain this information you will need to set up a Symplectic account.  To do this please get in touch with your Faculty Web Officer.

How do I edit my PWP?

For more information about editing your PWP see Activating and editing your PWP.

How do I select which of my publications appear on my PWP home page?

Publications that you mark as a favourite using the heart icon in Symplectic will appear under the heading 'Selected Publications'. You can remove publications from your PWP using the hide icon (next to the heart) in Symplectic.

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How do I upload full text into Spiral?

How do I add publications to Researchfish using Symplectic?

The Research Office have produced a simple guide to explain how publication information can be exported from Symplectic Elements and uploaded into Researchfish to reduce the manual burden on individual PIs and their support teams.

How to add publications to Researchfish using Symplectic (pdf)

The Research Office has further information on Researchfish training and support.

FAQs and tips for using Symplectic

Can I change the order in which my publications appear?

No. Your publications will automatically display in reverse chronological-alphabetical order and can't be manually ordered.

How do I add publications to Researchfish using Symplectic?

The Research Office have produced a simple guide to explain how publication information can be exported from Symplectic Elements and uploaded into Researchfish to reduce the manual burden on individual PIs and their support teams.

How to add publications to Researchfish using Symplectic (pdf)

The Research Office has further information on Researchfish training and support.

How do I display publications on a group’s website?

If you want to find out more about adding a publications list to your group website, contact your Faculty Web Officer.

How do I edit my PWP?

For more information about editing your PWP see Activating and editing your PWP.

How do I link an output to a training grant?

Training grants with G codes are not imported to Symplectic Elements - if you wish to link an output to a training grant you can select the option to add this grant manually.

How do I populate my PWP without a Symplectic account?

If you do not have a Symplectic account, you will not be able to view Symplecitc information on your PWP.  To maintain this information you will need to set up a Symplectic account.  To do this please get in touch with your Faculty Web Officer.

How do I select which of my publications appear on my PWP home page?

Publications that you mark as a favourite using the heart icon in Symplectic will appear under the heading 'Selected Publications'. You can remove publications from your PWP using the hide icon (next to the heart) in Symplectic.

Screen image showing heart

How do I upload full text into Spiral?

Why don’t I have the option to link to Research Groups?

An administrator must assign you to an Organisational Structure (research group/ section/ cross faculty centres, etc.), before you will see the Organisational Structures heading on the linking page and in the left navigation. If you don’t see the Organisation Structures heading or your groups on the linking screen, contact your Faculty Web Officer