As part of the University’s Research Advancement Strategy Wisdom for Action 2022-2027  and in support of the UL Enable Stage-2 IT Strategy, the current research information system, ULRIS, is being replaced by Elsevier Pure in 2024. 

What does it mean for the UL community?

The new system, Elsevier Pure, is a global leading tool in Research Profile generation, adopted by over 400 institutions globally. It is highly capable CV module and reporting capability. It is cloud based with strong security governance. The tool also features fingerprint engine highlighting areas of expertise for each researcher and sustainability goals delivered (sample above).  

Status

This project is in the Define phase, status Green.

Project Status
Define Plan Execute Ramp Sustain

The following is a summary of the key project activities and their status:

  2023 2024      
  Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Define phase

Project mobilisation

PID Development

Contract Approval/ PO issue

 

Vendor on board

  

 

  
Plan Phase  

Business Requirements

High Level Design

Project Plan (80% Confidence)

      
Execute Phase     Go Live    
Project Ramp Phase      

Ramp

Transition

ULRIS Decommission Start

  
Close         Project Closure
Screen display of the upgraded Research Information System