We are hiring – Associate Director of Cochrane Ireland (part-time)
A vacancy has arisen for a key leadership role as Associate Director of Cochrane Ireland. This position arises due to the current Associate Director taking up a lectureship. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a part-time (0.4 FTE i.e., equivalent 2 days per week) 18-month fixed term position as Associate Director of Cochrane […]
Rapid Reviews and other resources
During this global pandemic, evidence synthesis and in particular, rapid reviews, are crucial methodologies and tools which will help make decisions. Below are some resources, and please share ones with us via email or Twitter (@EvidSynIRL) Cochrane Rapid Reviews Methods Group Home page Interim Guidance from the Cochrane Rapid Reviews Methods Group Cochrane Training Introduction […]
COVID-19 Evidence Synthesis Resources
Update: Guide to COVID-19 Evidence Sources on from RISE updated regularly Click here The below list of resources are not exhaustive, but serve as a helpful starting point. Protocols and publishing PROSPERO is fast-tracking registration of protocols related to COVID-19 Nature has a platform for preprints on COVID-19 to be rapidly peer reviewed osf.io Open Science Framework to […]
Resources – slides and recording of Prof Ruth Garside’s webinar on Developing Conceptual Models through QES
Qualitative evidence synthesis (QES) is now established as a core component of evidence-based practice, as a standalone review or in combination with a quantitative systematic review. QES can contribute understandings about important aspects of context, impact and implementation that may affect intervention success. It can also help to articulate deeper understandings of the experiences, perceptions […]
Cancelled – Cochrane Ireland and Cochrane UK Symposium 2020
With great regret and disappointment, we have decided that the joint Cochrane Ireland and Cochrane UK Symposium 2020 will not go ahead as scheduled in Dublin on 21-22 April. The training day for Managing Editors and Information Specialists on 20th April is also cancelled. We will be sending a separate communication to those who have […]
Congratulations to the latest round of ESI Fellows
A warm welcome to the seven new ESI Fellows who were successful in a very competitive round in January 2020. For more information on the fellows, visit here
Cancelled – Cochrane Ireland and Cochrane UK Joint Symposium 2020
With great regret and disappointment, we have decided that the joint Cochrane Ireland and Cochrane UK Symposium 2020 will not go ahead as scheduled in Dublin on 21-22 April. The training day for Managing Editors and Information Specialists on 20th April is also cancelled. We will be sending a separate communication to those who have […]
ESI Fellowships – January 2020 call is now open
The January 2020 call for applications for Fellowships is now open. The closing date for applications is Jan 28th at 5pm. The overall objective of the Fellowship is to give the Fellow the opportunity to learn about evidence synthesis in general, as well as to develop the practical skills of how to plan, design, conduct […]
New Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions
Cochrane announced their new updated Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions. The handbook, which is available free online, is useful for anyone conducting systematic reviews. It has updated methodology as well as best practices in designing, conducting and interpreting systematic reviews to inform decision-making in health and healthcare interventions. The updated edition includes: A new […]
Webinar: RoB 2.0: A revised tool to assess risk of bias in randomized trials
The revised tool for assessing risk of bias in randomized trials (RoB 2.0) was published in late 2019, building on the established Cochrane risk-of-bias tool first released through the Cochrane Handbook in 2008. This webinar introduced the revised tool and discuss its development and application, highlighting the major changes from the original tool. A guided […]