Case Study: University of South Australia showcases research impact and attracts new talent with Altmetric

University of South Australia expands research engagement beyond academia with Altmetric's attention indicators

The University of South Australia, a young institution aiming to raise its research profile, faced challenges as its work was sometimes underrepresented by traditional citation metrics. To better evidence research success and understand its impact beyond academia, the university turned to Altmetric and its Explorer for Institutions platform.

The Altmetric solution provided data on diverse attention sources, which was integrated into strategic reporting, staff performance reviews, and promotion systems. This allowed the university to identify and showcase researchers engaging external audiences, including through a video series, aiding in talent attraction. The collaboration with the Library promoted Altmetric in grant applications, fostering broader institutional use and providing early insights into research engagement.

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