This onboarding webinar provides a structured introduction to SciVal, designed to help new users quickly understand how the platform supports evidence-based research strategy and decision-making.

The session focuses on what SciVal is, how it is structured, and how it is used across the research institution to support strategic and operational decision-making. Participants will be introduced to the platform’s underlying data sources, platform architecture, core analytical areas, and key use cases, establishing a shared foundation for confident and effective use of the tool.

Through a guided walkthrough of SciVal’s main analytical areas and functionality, attendees will explore how the platform supports research performance analysis, benchmarking, collaboration analysis, research trends, funding insights, and broader research impact assessment. The session also highlights how different stakeholders across the institution use SciVal, and introduces practical approaches for setting up meaningful analyses and generating reliable insights.

What you will learn:

• More about SciVal, how it is structured, and the types of questions it is designed to answer
• How to access SciVal and navigate the platform with confidence
• To identify the underlying data sources and coverage supporting SciVal
• To recognize the different stakeholder groups who use SciVal and understand common institutional use cases
• To become familiar with SciVal’s core analytical areas and functionality, including research performance, benchmarking, collaboration analysis, trends, funding insights, and broader impact analysis
• To understand key concepts such as entities, subject classifications, Topics, and the role they play in structuring analysis
• To explore best practices for setting up meaningful analyses and generating reliable insights
• To locate supporting resources and identify clear next steps for continued use and learning


Who should attend:
This session is ideal for those working in the domain of research management, academic/institutional planning, quality assurance, research assessment, and library services. Although primarily aimed at new SciVal users, it will also be useful for experienced users as a refresher session.