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SciVal User Day 2025 Africa

SciVal User Day is a yearly event that gathers SciVal users, including researchers, administrators, librarians, and other stakeholders from academic and research institutions in Africa.

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See you at the SciVal User Day

We look forward to your participation in the upcoming SciVal User Day Africa

Date: 26th June 2025, Thursday 

Time: 08:30-15:40

Location: The Vineyard Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa opens in new tab/window

Why attend

SciVal User Day Africa 2025

This event is a unique opportunity to connect with peers and engage with the Elsevier Research Intelligence teams. The user group meeting will showcase use cases from esteemed customers across Academia and Government and present the latest SciVal product releases and enhancements. 

Our aim is to share best practices, strategies, and insights on various aspects of research intelligence, including societal impact, strategic collaboration, and knowledge exchange topics. 

Registration

In person attendance

We would love to welcome you in Cape Town, South Africa. Kindly fill in the form in the provided link to receive your event registration confirmation:

Agenda

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8:30 - 9:00

Registration & welcome coffee

9:00 - 9:05

Welcome & opening remarks

9:05 - 9:30

Introduction SciVal updates

Elena Kiparisova, Senior Product Manager, SciVal, Elsevier

09:30 - 09:50

Research landscape analysis service and other special use cases by UCT Bibliometrics Team

- Tamzyn Suliaman, Senior Librarian, Research & Innovation, University of Cape Town Libraries

- Awot Gebregziabher:, Senior Librarian, Science & Engineering, University of Cape Town Libraries

09:50 - 10:10

University of Ghana SciVal use case presentation

Kwesi Babipina Sewe, Librarian, University of Ghana

10:10 - 10:30

SciVal use cases at Stellenbosch University

Elizabeth Moll-Willard, Faculty Librarian, Stellenbosch University

10:30 - 10:50

Break

10:50 - 11:10

Impact of SciVal bibliometric tool on the University of Namibia’s research productivity and ranking

 Dr. Joseph Ndinoshiho, University Librarian, ILRC, University of Namibia

11:10 - 11:30

University Reputation: Boost in ranking

Hasna Ziraoui, Mission Head Presidents Office, University Mohamed VI Polythecnic (UMP6)

11:30 - 11:50

SciVal Deep Dive: Advanced use cases

Lucia Schoombe, Senior Subject Matter Expert, SciVal, Elsevier

12:00 - 13:00

Break

13:00 - 14:00

SciVal Roadmap & Open floor for input

Elena Kiparisova, Senior Product Manager, SciVal, Elsevier

14:15 - 14:30

Break

14:30 - 15:30

Workshop: Go beyond figures: How to get actionable insights using SciVal

15:35 - 15:40

Closing remarks

**All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance at the conclusion of the event.

Do you have any questions?

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a community that advances academic research through innovation and collaboration. Should you have any questions on the event and participation option, please send an email to [email protected] opens in new tab/window indicating “SciVal User Day 2025 – Africa” in the subject line. It will be our pleasure to assist you.