12 months that changed a year: New ways Altmetric is helping you capture the dissemination of research online

The Altmetric doughnut has long been a recognisable staple in the research landscape – helping academics and research professionals understand how their work is discussed and shared beyond academia.

But the way research is talked about online is evolving faster than ever. Over the past couple of years, new platforms, shifting audience behaviours, and rapid changes in the digital landscape have transformed how non-academic communities engage with research. In response, Altmetric has been evolving too – expanding coverage to new attention sources and developing tools that help users better interpret and contextualise online attention.

In this webinar, we take you through the major updates Altmetric has introduced over the past year — from tracking new attention sources to exploring sentiment analysis and other innovative features designed to make sense of online engagement. You’ll finish with a clear understanding of how to make the most of these new capabilities and how to interpret the data to uncover richer stories about your research impact.

Key takeaways:
A good understanding of what Altmetric now covers
Inspiration for how users might use these new sources of attention and functionality
Insight into our development roadmap and future plans

Expect some humorous anecdotes, practical insights, and perhaps a Christmas pun or two.

This session is suitable for both those new to Altmetric and experienced users. We include a short introduction for anyone who would like a quick refresher on the basics.