Research Indicators

The Office for Open Research enables you to understand the reach and impact of research outputs by providing comprehensive citation analysis, a suite of research intelligence analysis tools, and guidance on the responsible use of research metrics.

We offer bespoke consultancy support, applying expert bibliometric techniques to answer important questions asked by researchers and research leads. We can work with you to: 

• identify growing trends in research; 
• map research activity against strategic indicators such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); 
• identify potential collaboration opportunities both within The University of Manchester and beyond; 
• benchmark indications of research impact at the institutional, departmental, and Unit of Assessment level. 

Contact us to request research metrics analysis.  

Responsible metrics

The University of Manchester is committed to the responsible use of research metrics, and we will support you to use research indicators appropriately in your analysis. 

• Read the University of Manchester Responsible Metrics Statement.
• Read our knowledge base article on responsible metrics.
• Access our responsible metrics training resources.

Research intelligence systems

The Office for Open Research provides access to a suite of tools to enable research metrics analysis, as well as guidance on using these systems effectively.

• Read our knowledge base article on research intelligence platforms.

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