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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 13d

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/

Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 14d

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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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · Aug 13

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...

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · Jun 23

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/

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Andrew Dullea @andrewdullea.bsky.social · Jun 23

Looking forward to sharing our findings and experience with SWARs later this year. You can now register via the link below:

Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · Jun 20

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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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · Jun 20

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 ...

universityofgalway-ie.zoom.us

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · Jun 11

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...

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · Jun 3

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/

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The People's Review @thepeoplesreview.ie · May 20

🎉 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

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · Apr 28

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...

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · Apr 23

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

The People's Review @thepeoplesreview.ie · Apr 22

🚀 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

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · Apr 20

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 😊

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · Apr 15

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/

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · Apr 10

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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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · Apr 9

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 🤓

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · Apr 8

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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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · Mar 31

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...

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · Mar 28

Delighted to host a workshop with the Civil Service Research Network, in collaboration with the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, on foundations of evidence-informed policymaking.
Great discussions & shared commitment to using evidence in decision-making.

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · Mar 27

Congratulations on our latest round of Evidence Synthesis Ireland Fellows!

This scheme places Fellows virtually with experienced evidence synthesis centres and review teams in Ireland & internationally.

To read more about our fellows, visit our website: evidencesynthesisireland.ie/previous-fel...

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · Mar 26

Congrats on the protocol @thepeoplesreview.ie 👏

The People's Review @thepeoplesreview.ie · Mar 25

Excited to share our protocol for how we plan to involve the public in #ThePeoolesReview

🔗Link in the thread below

The People’s Review will launch next month for #CitizenScienceMonth and we are so excited to open up the world of health research and systematic reviews to the wider public

Éle Quinn @elequinn.bsky.social · Mar 25

📣I am thrilled to share my first PhD publication - The People's Review protocol: planning an innovative study powered by the public, which was published today in Research Involvement and Engagement. You can read this open-access paper here: researchinvolvement.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · Mar 24

The next ESI webinar will delivered by Promise M Nduku of
the Pan-African Collective for Evidence on 'Co-production and evidence-based decision making (EIDM): Practical reflections from South Africa' on April 7th at 1pm (UTC+1). To register: universityofgalway-ie.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · Mar 21

Launching next month ......The People's Review
@thepeoplesreview.ie

The People's Review is a new and exciting way to participate in research, where the public decides all the major steps of a systematic review.

Find out more: thepeoplesreview.ie

📩 Sign up: tinyurl.com/bdh6vkmd

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · Mar 17

Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Duit to you from all of us at Evidence Synthesis Ireland ☘️☘️☘️

a happy st. paddy 's day greeting card with a cartoon clover

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · Mar 14

👏Congratulations to PhD Scholar Xuenan Phang and team on the 1st Registered Report published in the Journal of Clinical Epidemiology - Elsevier’s pilot program.

Read full 📰 tinyurl.com/bd883fk8

Protocol for a systematic review [Stage I] comparing various artificial intelligence (AI).

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · Mar 14

Interested in the GRADE approach? On 28th & 29 April, Prof. Declan Devane, Dr K. M. Saif-Ur-Rahman from ESI & Philipp Kapp of the Freiburg GRADE center host a workshop on the complete guideline development process with GRADE at NUI Merrion Square. More info: evidencesynthesisireland.ie/training/

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