Case Study: University of Surrey strengthens research strategy and collection decisions with Altmetric Explorer

University of Surrey tracks 48,710 research mentions with Altmetric

The University of Surrey sought to balance traditional quantitative citation metrics with qualitative data on the public engagement and online attention surrounding its research. To inform strategic decision-making and efficiently manage resources, the university needed a tool to systematically track this online impact, a challenge given the vastness of the digital landscape. They implemented Altmetric's Explorer for Institutions to address this need.

The solution from Altmetric provided a streamlined way to track mentions of research across news, policy, and social media. This gave the University of Surrey an alternative perspective for profiling research outputs and comparing performance. Results include tracking over 48,710 mentions of its research to date and using the data to support informed journal acquisition decisions for the library, ensuring budget was spent efficiently.

University of Surrey