Recording, Sharing, and Futureproofing Art & Design Research in Pure: Make it count

How can practice research be preserved, cited, and recognised for it's valuable contribution to knowledge and understanding? This presentation by Michael Duncan, Research Librarian at the University of Dundee, explores best practices for documenting and sharing art and design research using Pure. It highlights the importance of metadata, DOIs, and evidence-based records to futureproof creative work for the REF and beyond.

Whether you’re submitting exhibitions, performances, or artistic outputs, you’ll learn how to boost the visibility and discoverability of your practice research. From understanding the REF definition of research to making the most of Pure’s capabilities, this session provides actionable tips, tools, and examples to elevate your research profile.

Ideal for artists, designers, researchers, and academics seeking to understand metadata best practice in a creative context, this presentation aligns with open research values and makes the case for treating creative outputs with the same rigour as traditional publications.