Since Stellenbosch University subscribed to Elsevier’s research evaluation tool, SciVal, in 2023, it has been used productively for evaluating research for the University as a whole, for departmental groups, and for individual researchers. The following training will take place in October to further enhance research administrators’ and researchers’ skills in using the tool to their advantage.

Introduction to SciVal for research evaluation

Thursday 2 October, 14:00-16:00.

An overview of the features of SciVal will be presented, including the following:

  • The underlying data of Scopus
  • Overview of the different modules and entities
  • An overview of all the different metrics and some example reports for individuals
  • Customised template for a researcher at Stellenbosch University
  • Measuring contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals
  • Benchmarking with colleagues internally and externally

 Staff, please register here

Students, please register here

 Enquiries: Marié Roux