Connect with us at the THE Global Sustainable Development Congress on 16-19 June in Istanbul

Elsevier is a proud partner of THE and provider of data to help inform and implement the ranking methodology for the THE Impact Rankings 2025.

Convening the global sustainability and higher education community

The data that underpins the THE Impact Rankings 2026 — some of which we proudly deliver as a THE partner— can also inform institutional planning and strategic decisions, help with finding experts and collaborators across disciplines, support showcasing expertise and expand understanding of research outcomes.

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Recommended sessions at Global Sustainable Development Congress

Elsevier team members are participating in or moderating discussions related to research evaluation and collaboration in a multidisciplinary and global research landscape. Add these sessions to your agenda — we welcome the chance to exchange ideas with you.

Staying together, moving forward: SDG research in a divided world

^{Day 1: 16 June, 14:00-14:30 GMT +3}

Fragmentation threatens the very idea of shared global development, leaving some regions to race ahead while others are left behind. This session frames the issue of global division around its impact on collaboration, knowledge-sharing and research outcomes, including:

The implications of geopolitical fragmentation on sustainability research
The role science, technology & innovation must play to ensure that the shared vision of the SDGs translates from aspiration to action

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Data masterclass: Key trends, insights and analysis of the THE Impact Rankings 2025

^{Day 4: 19 June, 9:30-10:30 GMT +3}

Led by THE and Elsevier data experts, this masterclass will provide a deep dive into key trends, analytical insights and best practices from THE’s Impact Rankings 2025 edition. Key takeaways:

Gain clarity on the latest criteria, metrics and assessment approaches shaping the 2025 rankings
Learn how to strengthen submissions, identify priority SDGs and enhance institutional impact using key insights
Discover how to compare your university’s performance against global peers and leverage data for strategic improvements

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Launch of the HKBU-Elsevier Chinese Medicine Research Landscape Report

^{Day 1: 16 June 2025, 17:30-19:30 GMT+3 (Invitation-only event)}

Launch of “Evolving Legacy: Decoding the Scientific Trajectory of Chinese Medicine,” a landmark research landscape report developed by Elsevier in collaboration with Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU).

This initiative introduces a data- and analytics-driven approach to mapping the global scientific footprint of Chinese medicine, tracing its evolution, spotlighting centres of research excellence and identifying emerging networks of collaboration.

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Visit our booth and meet with our experts

Our Elsevier team will be on the ground and ready to talk to you about your interests and needs. Come by our exhibition space to see research information and data in action or just to say hello.

Our experts can help you get a deeper look into how you can use data and analytics to remove friction from operations and optimize your institution's research strategy, planning, collaborations and partnerships.

We encourage you to reach out before or after the event if you'd like to schedule an in-person or online consultation with one of our team members:

Team member	Email
Anne-Catherine Rota, Strategic Engagement Manager,	[email protected]
Lucia Yang, Regional Sales Director, China	[email protected]
Saide Sak, Customer Success Manager	[email protected]
Yasemin Solay, Solutions Account Manager	[email protected]

Free online resources and reports

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THE Impact Rankings, Scopus, and SciVal

The Times Higher Education Impact rankings, like many other university ranking methodologies, include bibliometric datasets as a key component. For universities, the chance to access and interpret the same bibliometric datasets used by ranking bodies can provide significant insights.

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Strategic research planning: From vision to execution, informed by data

The strategic research plan will set tangible, quantitative goals, such as increasing funding expenditure, and define outcomes supporting your institution’s mission and vision.

Guide your organization in carrying out and achieving its research mission, vision and values

We can help you support your institution's research strategy and goals

SciVal: Strategic insights to help your research programs thrive

Visualize your organization’s research performance, benchmark it against peers, and identify emerging research trends with SciVal. Our modular solution offers insights to enrich local knowledge, support research strategy, evaluation, and funding success.

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Scopus: Comprehensive, multidisciplinary, trusted abstract and citation database

Quickly find relevant and authoritative research, identify experts and gain access to reliable data, metrics and analytical tools. Be confident in progressing research, educational goals, and research direction and priorities — all from one database.

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Pure: The world’s leading Research Information Management System

A fully interconnected data model empowers you to collaborate beyond borders, maximize funding opportunities, promote open science activities, and showcase the impact of your institution’s achievements to the world.

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