Digital Science: Symplectic Elements Community Forum - 3 February, 2026

Summary:The Elements Community Forum kicked off with Digital Science presenting a high-level overview of product updates and a feature showcase. Jackson Anderson, Director of Product-Research Workflows, presented highlights from 2025 and outlining key themes for 2026, including administrative efficiency, institutional reputation, and impact optimisation. Ghislain Onestas, Solutions Specialist-Research Workflows, detailed the impact module's capabilities, emphasising its flexibility in capturing qualitative and quantitative research impacts. The community raised questions about AI-generated research summaries, data export options for impact narratives, and potential data source integrations. Mary Farrell, Community Engagement Lead, announced a call for community stories to celebrate Elements' 23rd anniversary and shared resources for support and engagement.