What is Nexis Uni?
Access the online research platform that provides student, faculty, and public researchers across disciplines with the vast universe of news, legal, and business content from LexisNexis for use in research projects.
Multi-Discipline Academic Database
Get trusted research content on one platformLibraries typically need up to 4-5 different databases to meet the volume of content available on Nexis Uni. Simplify your university’s research offerings with 17,000 trusted, multi-disciplinary sources on one platform.
Features for Every Student
Create a tailored research experienceLead students into more thorough lines of inquiry with a personalized research journey. Nexis Uni offers customized home pages, relevant alerts, and cloud-based shared workspace capabilities.
Data Visualizations for Academic Research
Process more information fasterEmpower your students and faculty to research faster with tools to help them visualize trends in their search results. See top mentions, coverage over time, and more.
Prepare your students for the future of academic research
Nexis Uni provides an accessible, data-centered research experience for students preparing to bring modern data skills into an ever-evolving workforce.
What People Are Saying About Nexis Uni
It has a very streamlined feel that is more inviting than most databases. With students my age, it’s all about convenience and ease-of-use.
The breadth and depth of coverage in Nexis Uni is the key reason it is such a valuable resource for my students and faculty.
This database provides one of the best search fields I have ever used. It is extremely useful for history, law, and teaching research skills.
Modern campus solutions work better together
Equip your entire campus with robust data and easy-to-use analytics tools. See how LexisNexis can serve your students, faculty, development and fundraising teams, and researchers.
Frequently asked questions
Nexis Uni provides access to over 17,000 vetted sources, spanning news, legal, and business. This breadth enables students and faculty to uncover historical trends, international viewpoints, and industry insights—all from one trusted platform.
Yes. Nexis Uni integrates with most academic library systems and supports authentication via IP recognition, proxy access, and SSO platforms like OpenAthens or Shibboleth. Nexis Uni titles are also discoverable through major discovery services like EBSCO and Ex Libris Primo.
Nexis Uni supports multiple search approaches: plain-language entry, Boolean connectors, and advanced or segment-specific searches for news, cases, company data, etc. Post-search filters include publication, subject, industry, geography, timeline, and people. The tool’s intelligent word wheel aids discovery, while discipline-based search pods assist users in learning best practices
Librarians have access to on-demand training webinars, downloadable guides, video tutorials, and dedicated customer support teams. LexisNexis also offers onboarding sessions and ongoing support to help encourage student engagement with the platform.
Try Nexis Uni
Search thousands of reliable sources with Nexis Uni to help you to:
- minimize training requirements, so you can focus on other tasks
- give students the confidence to do independent research
- boost student satisfaction and encourage student use