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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

We are hiring - Research Fellow in Evidence Synthesis at University of Galway, Ireland www.universityofgalway.ie/human-resour...

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Join us for the next ESI Webinar on Bridging the Gap: Evidence Synthesis for Real-World Policy Impact by Denis Naughten of InnoSphere Consulting on Thursday 23rd April at 1pm (Irish time). To register: universityofgalway-ie.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Introduction to Evidence Synthesis: Summer School on Systematic Reviews and Beyond on 26th, 27th & 28th May at the University of Galway A hands-on 3-day course for beginners and those looking to refresh their evidence synthesis skills. Register: www.eventbrite.ie/e/1977499749...

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Attending the ESI Summer School this May? Limited on-campus accommodation is now available at Dunlin Village, just a short walk from the venue. To book your place, go to: universityofgalway.clr.events/event/138868... For more details, go to evidencesynthesisireland.ie/training/

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Our next ESI Webinar is Core GRADE: Part 2 with Prof. Gordon Guyatt, Distinguished Professor from McMaster University, who will be continuing his Core GRADE webinar series. Date: 10th Feb Time: 1pm UTC Register: evidencesynthesisireland.ie/training/

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Introducing our first Spotlight on Methods webinar in the European Methods Webinar Series: 'Too good to be true' Spotting problematic trials in systematic reviews' by Dr Jack Wilkinson, University of Manchester on the 26th February at 1pm. To register: universityofgalway-ie.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Ready for the next step in your Qualitative Evidence Synthesis journey? Our online QES Companion Series Workshop 2 covers study selection, data extraction & quality assessment Date: 12 Feb Time: 10am-12pm (Online) Tickets: €40/€20 students Register: www.eventbrite.ie/e/1969112566...

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

📢 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...

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

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...

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

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...

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

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...

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

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...

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

For anyone who missed this brilliant webinar, it is now available to watch at: evidencesynthesisireland.ie/webinar/alis...

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

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/

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

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 · 23/06/2025

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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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

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 · 03/06/2025

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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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

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 · 15/04/2025

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 · 10/04/2025

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... Subscribe 👉https://tinyurl.com/39nvb225

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

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 · 31/03/2025

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 · 28/03/2025

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 · 27/03/2025

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 · 24/03/2025

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 · 21/03/2025

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 · 14/03/2025

👏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 · 14/03/2025

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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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

📰Check out all the latest news updates in our March newsletter. From events, webinars, resources, new publications and lots more... 📩 mailchi.mp/universityof... Subscribe 👉 tinyurl.com/39nvb225 #EvidenceSynthesis #QES #SystematicReviews

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Great to meet up with all our colleagues last Friday to discuss research ideas, future plans and meet new faces. Always brilliant fun!

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

The date for ESI's webinar with Promise M Nduku on 'Co-production and evidence-based decision making (EIDM): Practical reflections from South Africa' has been rescheduled to April 7th @ 1pm (UTC+1). To register, go to universityofgalway-ie.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

👉 Check out our full range of events and webinars for the upcoming months on our website: evidencesynthesisireland.ie/training/ #GRADE #QES #Qualitative #SystematicReviews

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

We are delighted to announce Dr Barbara Whelan as our Evidence Synthesis Team’s Acting Programme Manager. Dr. Whelan brings valuable expertise and experience to our team.

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

ESI Summer School will provide 3 days of learning, networking and collaborating on #EvidenceSynthesis & #SystematicReviews from national & international experts. REGISTER➡️ tinyurl.com/yc38t4st Full programme here ➡️ tinyurl.com/msfx9dtm

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

ESI Workshop for the health economists out there 💹 - 'Evidence Synthesis for Economic Evaluation' is being delivered by @gillespie-p.bsky.social & Paul Carty at the National University of Ireland, Merrion Square on the 5th March. For more info or to register: evidencesynthesisireland.ie/training/

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

ESI Webinar - Krystle Amog of the IHPME at the Univeristy of Toronto will deliver a talk on the “Right Review: A tool that helps you decide which evidence synthesis method is right for you” on the 20th March @ 1pm (UTC). To register, universityofgalway-ie.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

If you who missed last week’s excellent webinar on ‘Guidance on Terminology, Application, and Reporting of Citation Searching: The TARCiS Statement’ by Dr Julian Hirt & Christian Appenzeller-Herzog of @UniBasel_en, it’s available to view on our website at evidencesynthesisireland.ie/webinars/

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Another great #evidencesynthesis workshop in March from the QES Companion Series. Would you like to gain knowledge and practical experience in QES methods from two renowned experts, Dr Linda Biesty and Prof MeskellPauline ? More info here: evidencesynthesisireland.ie#Training

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

REMINDER ⤵️ ESI Webinar: Guidance on terminology, application and reporting of citation searching: The TARCiS Statement 📅 20th February 2025 ⏰ 1:00 PM 📍 Online (Zoom) ⌛60 Minutes

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Join us for the first ESI Summer School on "Introduction to Evidence Synthesis" this May! This course is tailored for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills. Learn how to conduct #SystematicReviews & #EvidenceSynthesis. 🔗https://evidencesynthesisireland.ie/training/summer-school-2025

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

🎓MSc in Evidence-Based Future Healthcare is open to register! This online #postgraduate course equips healthcare workers to transform practice, optimise outcomes & advance careers with cutting-edge skills. 👉More info here: tinyurl.com/UGMScEBFHC

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

⭐️Upcoming⭐: Evidence Synthesis for Economic Evaluation 📅 March 5 | ⏰ 10.00 AM | 📍Dublin Join Paddy Gillespie & Paul Carty to understand the steps in conducting a #SystematicReview of health economic evaluation evidence 🔗 Register:https://evidencesynthesisireland.ie/training

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Join us in this month's free #webinar: Guidance on terminology, application and reporting of citation searching: The TARCiS Statement 📅 Date: 20th February 2025 ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM 📍 Venue: Online (Zoom) ⌛Duration: 60 Minutes 🔗 Register here: evidencesynthesisireland.ie/training

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Don't miss this opportunity to understand the GRADE approach! On 28th & 29 April, ESI will collaborate with GRADE Center to host a workshop on the complete guideline development process with GRADE. ▶️Understand the GRADE approach. More info here: 🔗https://evidencesynthesisireland.ie/#Training

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

We’re excited to announce the ESI Summer School is now live to register! 📚Introduction to Evidence Synthesis: Summer School on Systematic Reviews and Beyond 📅 20th - 22nd May 2025 📍 University of Galway www.evidencesynthesisireland.ie/training

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

⏲️1 week left to register for Introduction to #SystematicReviews Workshop (online) 👉Principles of a systematic review 👉Identify the scope 👉Search methods 👉Risk of bias assessment 📅 30th & 31st January, 4th & 5th February 2025 🔗https://evidencesynthesisireland.ie/training

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Understand the methods of economic evaluation & the steps to conduct a systematic review of health economic evaluation evidence. Essential skills in #SystematicReview & #HealthEconomics to make informed decisions. Workshop now open for registration: evidencesynthesisireland.ie#Training

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Evidence Synthesis Ireland @evidsynirl.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

We have a selection of 6 #Fellowships available this round across a range of #EvidenceSynthesis methods, and interesting topics. Applicants must be resident in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland. Read: evidencesynthesisireland.ie/fellowships/

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