The document outlines the implementation of PURE-OAR, the University of St Andrews' research information system, from 2008 to 2011. It began as a central Oracle database with a web front-end in 2008. In 2010, it was replaced by PURE CERIF-CRIS with Aberdeen. Functionality was added to link publications to the institutional repository dSpace and research portal. The system provides opportunities to add full text, link to research data, and support REF submission. It brings together data from various university systems and external sources to provide a rich research information resource for strategic planning, benchmarking and funder reporting.