IRIMS User Guide

Based on the recommendations of the University management, a university-wide integrated research information and management system (IRIMS) named Pure has been developed for the use of all academic and most administrative departments. With 3 linked modules, IRIMS will handle grant applications, the reporting of research output and activities, and the promotion of HKBU research accomplishments and expertise, all by a single integrated system.

Grant Management Module

• Streamline grant management workflow and maintain data accuracy

• Improve efficiency and support grant reporting

Publication Backend

• Maintain publication data accuracy and provide “single source of truth”

• Reduce administrative workload – Data to be used across units, facilitating faculty evaluation process and research reporting including CDCF, RAE, UAA, PEP and KT reports

• Facilitate data-driven approach to research strategies

• Enable public and private CV generations for individual end users

• Streamline the workflow of electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs)

Research Portal (for public)

• Build institutional reputation and enhance visibility

• Showcase expertise and facilitate collaborations

• Support open access

There are two main types of departmental users: