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NVivo

NVivo is a qualitative data analysis software package. It helps researchers organise, analyse and find insights in unstructured or qualitative data.

It’s useful for researchers who are working with rich text-based and/or multimedia information, where deep levels of analysis on small or large volumes of data are required.

Key features

  • Supports various data formats (text, audio, video, images, PDFs) and imports from tools such as Microsoft Office.
  • Offers diverse query tools (text search, word frequency, coding query, matrix coding) to explore patterns and relationships in data.
  • Provides tools for creating word clouds, charts, graphs, models and mind maps to visually represent data insights.
  • Generates detailed, customisable reports to present research findings in a structured, comprehensive manner.

NVivo for Mac doesn't contain all the same features as NVivo for Windows. Find out more about the differences: Windows and Mac projects (qsrinternational.com).

Access instructions

  • This software is installed in our computer labs.
  • For other University managed devices running Windows, you can install this software from the Software Center.
  • For other devices, you can download NVivo.
  • A licence code is required to activate NVivo.

Available to staff and students

You can use this service on University-managed and personal devices.

App-based

Compatible with Windows and Mac.

Funded by the University

There isn’t a cost to you for standard use.

Additional information

Access instructions

  • This software is installed in our computer labs.
  • For other University managed devices running Windows, you can install this software from the Software Center.
  • For other devices, you can download NVivo.
  • A licence code is required to activate NVivo.

Guides and help

How-to guides and set up

When opening NVivo for the first time

  • Upon opening NVivo for the first time, you may be prompted to enter a 'My Nvivo' login to register the software.
  • Choose 'provide an enterprise key to activate' and enter the licence code.

Guides and troubleshooting

Training and best practice

Accessibility

Contact for support

For basic user support, please contact IT Services.

For technical support, contact NVivo (lumivero.com).

Service commitments

Page last reviewed: 9 September 2024