Tools for Academic Research

Connect every corner of campus with trusted data

The best academic research tools

Help your university achieve its goals—without compromising academic integrity. Nexis empowers your libraries, teaching, and development teams with AI-enhanced research tools and a leading collection of news and data sources. 

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For Research Librarians

Advance data literacy

Support your university’s commitment to equity, widening participation, and academic excellence—at a significantly lower cost than commercial rates. Nexis provides a unified platform offering rich, diverse content and intuitive tools designed to promote data literacy across disciplines.

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For Academic Researchers

Be the first in your field

Publish meaningful work faster without sacrificing your academic integrity. With AI-powered access to global news, legal analysis, and business intelligence, collaboration tools, and citation management, your research can stay ahead of the curve.

Academic Research Analytics Tools

Bridge the gap between data and discovery

From AI-powered discovery to advanced filtering and citation-ready exports, Nexis provides research tools designed to meet the demands of academic excellence. Support students, lecturers, and researchers with reliable content and smart features that simplify the journey from enquiry to insight.

Globally trusted data

Access globally trusted data

Equip your university with one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of news, legal, and business data—sourced from over 15,000 trusted publishers—ensuring that academic work is always supported by accurate, authoritative content.

Transparent AI

Work with transparent AI

Enable your students, academic staff, and researchers to work more efficiently without compromising on quality. Nexis+ AI delivers multi-cited answers to research queries, ensuring every insight is traceable and backed by trusted sources.

Data privacy

Protect your university’s privacy

Safeguard your data, research, and strategic insights with Nexis solutions. Built with academic needs in mind, our tools prioritise data privacy, secure access, and responsible information use across every department.

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Conduct better academic research with LexisNexis

Build a connected research experience that meets rigorous academic standards, supports interdisciplinary collaboration, and reduces time spent in the research process. Download our academic research brochure to see how you can support your students, researchers, and staff.

Turn questions into breakthroughs

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