Research management

Empowering innovation and efficiency.

Infrastructure to thrive

We work with the sector to equip you with the research management infrastructure needed to thrive in a dynamic policy, funding, and digital environment.

Our services

Procuring the right solutions

Our research systems consultancy offers specialist support to guide you through the process of identifying and procuring the right research management system. Our research management systems DPS helps you to save time when procuring a repository or current research information system (CRIS).

Reducing research bureaucracy

By integrating ORCID iDs, capturing research articles and metadata on Publications Router, and applying data on open research policies and UK research equipment, we help you reduce administrative burden and improve efficiency.

A new approach to research publishing

Open by design, Octopus is free for researchers to use and publishes all stages of the research process, whether it is a hypothesis, a method, data, an analysis or a peer review.

Implementing funder policies

We enable best practice and adherence to funder policies, including the purchase of new research equipment and the sharing of research outputs by providing essential data and resources.

Understanding the use of your research outputs

We provide trusted, COUNTER-compliant usage data on journals, books, databases and repositories via JUSP and IRUS.

Research blog

From tips to topical insights, follow our blog for the latest in research developments.

Visit our research blog.