Nvivo

What is it?

(from Wikipedia) NVivo is a qualitative data analysis (QDA) computer software package produced by QSR International. It has been designed for qualitative researchers working with very rich text-based and/or multimedia information, where deep levels of analysis on small or large volumes of data are required. NVivo is used predominantly by academic, government, health and commercial researchers across a diverse range of fields, including social sciences such as anthropology, psychology, communication, sociology, as well as fields such as forensics, tourism, criminology and marketing.

The first NVivo software product was developed by Tom Richards in 1999. Originally called NUD*IST, it contained tools for fine, detailed analysis and qualitative modelling.

What is available?

The University has subscribed to an annual site license for NVivo through a CHEST agreement. This is for NVivo Plus. NVivo Plus offer an extension to the basic NVivo Pro by including AI autocoding.

*** Please Note ***  NVivo Colloboration and NVivo Transcription are paid services which can be accessed via later versions of the NVivo software. These services are not included in our base subscription but it is possible to purchase subscriptions to them. Staff: – NVivo Colloboration is purchased on a per user per team per yearly basis. NVivo Transcription is purchased on a per hour basis. The prices fall as quantites ordered increase. For more information please see the CHEST pages for NVivo Colloboration and NVivo Transcription. For information on how to purchase these, please contact DTS. Students: It should be possible to make your own private purchase of Transcription services on a per hour basis which you can associate with your NVivo account but the University does not take any responsibility for this – caveat emptor.

Who can have it?

Academic use on and off campus by staff and students.

How can I get it?

  • Live from Apps Anywhere
  • In PC Labs
  • Request install to University Computer from IT Service Desk
  • Request licence key via DTS Self Service Portal

What support/training is available?

When does the license/agreement run till?

  • The license is renewed annually on 1st August
  • The agreement runs from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2027. A decision to renew or not will be taken in good time.