Your research profile
You will need to set up your research profile in the University system, Pure, and create an Open Research and Contributor ID (ORCID).
Pure profiles
Pure is the University's research information system. It allows you to record, share and promote your research here at Manchester.
There is a wide range of information you can add to your Pure account, including your:
- publications
- conference appearances
- placements
- presentations and talks
- research interests
- qualifications and career to date.
Once you've populated your Pure profile and made it live, it will appear in the University's Research Explorer portal.
Learn more about how to get started by visiting the Pure support website:
You may also find it useful to view existing profiles in the Research Explorer:
Training sessions on using Pure can be booked via the Library's My Research Essentials site:
If you have difficulty logging in, or have any questions about using Pure, please contact the Pure Support team:
Email: pure@manchester.ac.uk
Tel: 0161 275 1810 (internal: x51810)
ORCID identifier
All postgraduate researchers at Manchester are expected to create an ORCID (Open Research and Contributor ID) and make it known to the University.
ORCID is a non-profit organisation supported by a global community of organisations with an interest in research. Your ORCID provides a unique research identifier that distinguishes you from every other researcher and links your professional activities.
Registration for ORCID is free and will mean that research outputs can be tagged and tracked more easily throughout your career.
ORCIDs are now routinely being requested by publishers and funders, and it is therefore important that all researchers create an ORCID and make it available to the University.
Learn more on the Library website: