New staff profile system now live
LJMU Profiles
LJMU Profiles, (opens in a new tab) the university’s new staff profile system has gone live on LJMU’s website showcasing our staff community and university expertise.
All staff, PGRs and professional doctorate students can have a public profile and LJMU staff are being encouraged to update their profile by providing a profile photo and professional biography, information about research interests, professional achievements, teaching activities, and impact activities, and links to research publications and online media.
The updated LJMU Profiles system will not only allow collaboration across the university but highlights individuals’ areas of expertise and research to external audiences and partners.
Staff can update their profile using the guidance on the Research Excellence webpages.
About the new staff profile system
LJMU Profiles is a dynamic and user-friendly platform that enables our communities and partners to discover our expertise and learn about our research and teaching. It was introduced this April 2025 to replace our previous staff profile system.
LJMU Profiles uses the Symplectic Discovery platform which is the front-facing interface displaying information from Symplectic Elements research system.
LJMU Profiles has been submitted to Google, which will make the site accessible through the search engine shortly. Our internal traffic will drive it up the search rankings quickly.
Drop-in sessions to help you complete your profile
All staff can attend a drop-in session with Research and Innovation Services and the Library to get support with updating your profile.
Drop-in session dates and locations are:
Monday 28 April 2025: 1:30pm to 3pm at the Student Life Building room 206
Thursday 1 May 2025: 1:30pm to 3pm at the Redmonds Building room 137
Thursday 8 May: 1:30pm to 3pm at Tithebarn Street room G.09
Wednesday 21 May: 12:30pm to 2pm at the Student Life Building, part of the Research and Innovation Services stand at the Postgraduate Research Festival 2025.
Or you can access LJMU Profiles guidance here.
Update your profile picture
Professional photographer Matt Thomas will be on site to take academic staff head and shoulders photos on Wednesday 30 April, 11.30am to 1.30pm at the SLB, Room 210.
There's no need to book, just drop in. If you can't make this date, please email Colette Quail (opens in a new tab) who will arrange another session later in the year. Another session is already planned for July graduation at the Anglican Cathedral – details will be confirmed nearer the time.
