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Evidence Synthesis Ireland
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Building #EvidenceSynthesis capacity
Based at University of Galway
Host Cochrane Ireland
Funded by Health Research Board & #HSCRandD
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In-person GRADE Workshop on 9 & 10 March at Queen’s University Belfast.
Learn to assess certainty of evidence, apply GRADE domains, and create SoF tables using GRADEpro GDT with Prof Declan Devane & Dr Nuala Livingstone
Fee: €250 / €140 student
Register: www.eventbrite.ie/e/grade-work...
January 22, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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📢 ESI Webinar - Dr. David Moher & Dr KM Saif-Ur-Rahman discuss Ensuring Quality in Peer Review & Editorial Practice for evidence synthesis. Topics include:
• Why flawed “systematic reviews” get published
• The real role of AI in peer review
Register at universityofgalway-ie.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
January 19, 2026 at 12:29 PM
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Part 2 of the CoreGRADE webinar series will be delivered by Dr Gordon Guyatt, Distinguished Professor at McMaster University, on 10th Feb 2026 at 1PM (UTC), it looks at approach to inconsistency, indirectness, & moving from evidence to recommendations: universityofgalway-ie.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
January 15, 2026 at 11:51 AM
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Interested in learning how to conduct high-quality systematic reviews? Join us for ESI’s online workshop on an Introduction to Systematic Reviews with Dr K.M. Saif-Ur-Rahman, Ciara Gleeson & Dr Elayne Aherne
Dates: 22, 23, 29 & 30 Jan
Time: 10:00-13:00
Register: www.eventbrite.ie/e/1965114013...
January 6, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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On the beginning of your QES journey? Workshop 1 of the ESI QES Companion Series is coming up soon!
Topic: Introduction, Formulating the Question, Searching for Studies
Date: 15 January 2026 from 10am–12pm
Location: Online
Registration: www.eventbrite.ie/e/1969112566...
December 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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WEBINAR - 4th Dec @ 2pm(UTC), Distinguished Prof. Gordon Guyatt delivers the first of a two webinar series on Core GRADE. The first webinar will provide an overview of the Core GRADE approach. To register: universityofgalway-ie.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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For anyone who missed this brilliant webinar, it is now available to watch at: evidencesynthesisireland.ie/webinar/alis...
October 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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ONLINE Workshop - Completed your review protocol, developed & conducted your search strategy & begun data extraction & analysis? Advanced Meta-Analysis for Effectiveness Systematic Reviews (1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th Dec) with Dr Valerie Smith & Dr Nuala Livingstone: www.eventbrite.ie/e/advanced-m...
Advanced Meta-Analysis for Effectiveness Systematic Reviews (Online)
This workshop provides authors, actively involved in conducting a systematic review, with confidence to assess a wide range of data types
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October 29, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Lots of smiles at the end of a 4 day workshop on Introduction to Systematic Reviews. Huge thanks to our Senior Methodologist Saif, Augusto Azara-Blanco & Ciara Gleeson for delivering an excellent workshop. If you are interested in our training events, go to: evidencesynthesisireland.ie/training/
September 25, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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Our colleagues at the @hrb-tmrn.bsky.social are hosting a webinar of interest to the evidence synthesis community. Prof. Ben W. Mol discusses the 'Scientific Integrity of Randomised Trials in Systematic Reviews' at 11am this Thursday. Register at universityofgalway-ie.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Prof. Ben W. Mol - Scientific Integrity of Randomised Trials in Systematic Reviews. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining t...
While it has long been assumed on face value that all published clinical research is based on true data, there is increasing evidence that many clinical trial data are not trustworthy. Estimates sugge...
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September 24, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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Our colleagues at the HRB-TMRN have developed a new Free Online Course in Randomised Trials and Their Role in Modern Healthcare!

✅ No prior knowledge needed
⏱️ Self-paced (approx. 5 hours)
📚 Free to access on FutureLearn

Start the course here:
👉 tinyurl.com/Randomised-t...
August 13, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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If you missed last week's brilliant ESI webinar where Jan Minx discussed 'Advancing evidence synthesis for climate and health', it is now available to view here: evidencesynthesisireland.ie/webinars/
June 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Looking forward to sharing our findings and experience with SWARs later this year. You can now register via the link below:
June 23, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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ESI Webinar: Interested in learning about SWARs? The 1st webinar of the Autumn series (18 Sept) sees @andrewdullea.bsky.social of HIQA & @sphereprogramme.bsky.social present findings from a Study Within A Review (SWAR). To register: universityofgalway-ie.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Andrew Dullea - SWARs embedded across multiple reviews: an example evaluating search strategies built using PubReMiner. After registering, you will receive ...
This webinar will present findings from a Study Within A Review (SWAR) evaluating the use of PubReMiner, a text-mining word frequency tool, for developing systematic search strategies used in various ...
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June 20, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Join us for the last ESI webinar before a summer break as Jan Minx discusses 'Advancing evidence synthesis for climate and health' on Thursday 19th June at 12pm UTC+1. Register at universityofgalway-ie.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
June 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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If you missed Julie Glanville's excellent ESI webinar on 'The role of AI tools in developing search strategies and identifying evidence for systematic reviews', it is now available to view at evidencesynthesisireland.ie/webinars/
June 3, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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🎉 Stage 2 is LIVE - where YOU get to decide the People's favourite question!

➡️ If you're joining The People's Review for the first time sign-up here: buff.ly/kAuYITA

➡️ If joined us for Stage 1 you can login in directly to Cochrane Crowd here: buff.ly/q0WudTM
May 20, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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The next ESI webinar is on 'The Role of AI Tools in Developing Search Strategies and Identifying Evidence for Systematic Reviews' & will be delivered by Julie Glanville on Thurs, 29 May 2025 at 1pm. Register here:
universityofgalway-ie.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
April 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Exciting news to share...The People's Review is now open.

Stage 1️⃣ is 'Suggest a Question' - make a difference in health research and participate.

Join here: www.thepeoplesreview.ie/join-now
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🚀 THE PEOPLE'S REVIEW IS OPEN NOW 🚀
We are excited to launch Stage 1 of #ThePeoplesReview

✅Open to people worldwide
✅Everything takes place online
✅Make a difference in health research
✅Learn about systematic reviews

Join now ➡️ buff.ly/WAnKUYa
April 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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We would like to wish all our ESI colleagues and community a very happy Easter. The evidence suggests that huge chocolate eggs are extremely significant in ensuring a very satisfactory break 😊
April 20, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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For those of you who missed Promise M Nduku's excellent webinar from last week, it is now available to watch at evidencesynthesisireland.ie/webinar/prom.... To see our upcoming webinars, go to: evidencesynthesisireland.ie/training/
April 15, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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Check out all the latest news in our 🌷April newsletter...

From introducing our 1st ESI Summer School, workshops, webinars, fellowships, resources, PPI, new publications and lots more in #EvidenceSynthesis

📩 mailchi.mp/universityof...

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April 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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A huge thank you to @lindabiesty.bsky.social and
Prof. Pauline Meskell for delivering another brilliant ESI QES Companion Workshop Series. A lot of happy faces after completing the final session earlier today 🤓
April 9, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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For anyone interested in registering for the upcoming ESI Summer School - if you are looking to book accommodation for the duration of the event, there are limited rooms available to book in Dunlin Village on campus, via universityofgalway.clr.events/event/137094...
Campus Accommodation for Conferences & Events at University of Galway (2025)
Located just minutes from Galway city centre, and within close proximity of the stunning landscapes of Connemara, Dunlin Village is an ideal base for delegates attending conferences and events at Univ...
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April 8, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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If you missed the last ESI Webinar on “Right Review: A tool that helps you decide which evidence synthesis method is right for you" delivered by Krystle Amog (Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto) it is online at: evidencesynthesisireland.ie/webinar/krys...
March 31, 2025 at 9:40 AM