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 Pro. We do not have a license for NVivo Plus or NVivo for Teams. A consequence of this is that we are not able to use the latest version of NVivo – Version 14. When downloading and installing on your own machine, please make sure you use one of the previous versions, back to NVivo 12. These will be supported for the duration of our licence.

*** 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 now possible to purchase subscriptions to them. 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.

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 2021 to 31st July 2024. A decision to renew or not will be taken in good time.