A round-up of upcoming Cochrane-related events and conferences
Whether you're a healthcare professional, researcher, or simply interested in evidence-based healthcare, this listing of events, both in-person and virtual, offers a diverse array of opportunities to engage with the latest developments in evidence synthesis in health. From webinars and symposiums to workshops and seminars, join us in fostering evidence-based healthcare on a global scale
If you would like to list your event here, please contact Mia Parkinson.
2025
February
GRADE approach to summarise evidence for policy and practice
19 February & 21 February, 09:00 ACT (view in your timezone), online
This online course is designed for systematic review authors, guideline developers, and other wanting to use the GRADE approach for assessing certainty of evidence and provides practical experience applying these methods to evidence for policy and practice. Two optional sessions (Day 3 & 4) cover the GRADE Evidence-to-Decision framework in more depth for those developing guidelines. More information and registration here.
Introduction to RevMan: a walk-through for new users
26 February, 14:00 UTC (view in your timezone), online
In this session, Rebecka Hall, Product Owner of RevMan, will provide a comprehensive overview of starting to use RevMan as an individual or institutional subscriber. This webinar is aimed at entry-level users of RevMan and everyone interested in using it. It will consist of a live hands-on demo of RevMan, including a brief introductory presentation (10 to 15 minutes), followed by demonstration with Q&A. More information and registration here.
March
What's New in the Cochrane Library?
3 March, 8:00 GMT (view your timezone), online
This free webinar, featuring Rachel Craven, Head of the Cochrane Library, aims to equip users with knowledge about the latest features and tips and tricks to find content faster. Register here.
From Theory to Practice: Getting Started with Scoping Reviews
3 March, 11:00 CET (view in your timezone), online
This webinar, hosted by Cochrane Norway, is designed to demystify the basics of Scoping Reviews. Perfect for those new to this research methodology, Linda Biesty and Pauline Meskell will share the fundamental steps of this methodology though practice examples and a roadmap to help you start your own review. Registration here.
Qualitative Evidence Synthesis – A Practical Approach
4 March, 12:00 CET (view in your timezone), online
In this webinar, Mette Bjerrum, director at the JBI Danish Centre of Systematic Reviews and professor at Aalborg University, will introduce effective methods for synthesizing qualitative research. More information and Zoom link here.
Accelerate woman by accelerating all - IWD 2025
6 March, 15:00 EST (view in your timezone), online
Cochrane US Health Equity Mentoring Program in honor of International Women's Day 2025. The webinar will explore how accelerating action in various domains can collectively advance women's empowerment and health equity. By focusing on inclusive strategies and collaborative efforts, we can work together to create a world where gender equality is not just an aspiration but a reality. More information here.
Biblioteca Cochrane Para Principiantes
12 de marzo, 11:00 EST (compruebe su zona horaria), en línea
¿Sabían que la biblioteca de Cochrane también está disponible en español? Pueden conocerla en nuestra sesión en línea. Regístrense aquí.
Opportunities and challenges for data extraction with a large language model
12 March, 12:00 UTC (view in your timezone), online
In this session, part of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods in evidence synthesis series, the presenter will give an overview of the current research landscape concerning data extraction using LLMs. The presenter will also show findings from a study within reviews (SWAR) that validated the workflow of employing an LLM for semi-automating data extraction within systematic reviews. Additionally, the webinar will address current methodological challenges in evaluating LLMs for data extraction tasks. More information and registration here.
Workshop: Systematic reviews and meta-analysis of prognosis studies
24-26 March, online
From 24-26 March, 2025, a 3-day online workshop targeted at people who wish to learn how to summarise evidence of prognosis studies in a (Cochrane) review will be facilitated. In this three-day workshop we discuss and practice how to define your prognosis review question, how to search the literature, how to critically assess the quality of primary prognosis studies, which statistical methods to use for a meta-analysis of the results of primary prognosis studies, how to use these methods and how to interpret and report the findings. More information can be found here.
Introduction to systematic reviews of prognosis studies
27 March, 09:00 UTC (view in your timezone), online
In this web clinic, Professor Carl Moons and Dr Anneke Damen from the PMG will provide a brief overview of the different types of prognosis reviews, the steps in conducting a prognosis review and an overview of the guidance that is already available. More information and registration here.
What's New in the Cochrane Library?
31 March, 15:00 BST (view in your timezone), online
Join our next live training session for the Cochrane Library. This session is useful for librarians, researchers, clinicians and authors who are familiar with the Cochrane Library, and will go over: Latest content updates in the Cochrane Library, New features and enhancements for a better navigation & Tips & tricks to find content faster. Register here.
April
Introduction to Cochrane Library for True Beginners
8 April, 16:00 BST (view in your timezone), online
New to the Cochrane Library? Join our next live introductory training session where we’ll guide you on: Access: Finding your way into the Cochrane Library; Scope: The different types of content available; Searching and browsing: How to find the content you’re interested in - as quickly as possible; and Help: When you’ve tried everything and are still stuck – find out how to get help. Register here.
(How well) can large language models and AI-based automation tools assist in Risk of Bias Assessment?
9 April, 10:00 UTC (view in your timezone), online
Assessing the risk of bias of studies included in a systematic review is time and resource consuming. Thus far, there are a number of approaches to support this process using AI. In this webinar, part of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods in evidence synthesis series, the presenter will provide insight into current activities in this area. The session is primarily aimed at people who have experience in systematic review production, but is also open to anyone with a general interest in the topic. More information and registration here.
Introduction to Cochrane Library for True Beginners
15 April, 8:00 BST (view in your timezone), online
New to the Cochrane Library? Join our next live introductory training session where we’ll guide you on: Access: Finding your way into the Cochrane Library; Scope: The different types of content available; Searching and browsing: How to find the content you’re interested in - as quickly as possible; and Help: When you’ve tried everything and are still stuck – find out how to get help. Register here.
Meta-analysis and RevMan Web workshop
28-29 April in Lund, Sweden, in-person
In this two-day workshop, Cochrane Sweden and special guests will guide the participants through the steps in planning, performing, and interpreting meta-analyses. The workshop will cover theory and practice, and will be conducted in English. More information and registration here.
May
How effectively do large language models and AI-based automation tools assist in writing and summarizing evidence syntheses?
7 May, 15:00 UTC (view in your timezone), online
In this webinar, part of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods in evidence synthesis series, the presenter will give an overview of different ways that large language models can be used to help write systematic review protocols and manuscripts. The session is aimed at anyone who is interested in conducting systematic reviews. More information and registration here.
22nd GRADE Guideline Development Workshop with Focus on GRADE for Diagnosis
7-9 May in Arlington, Virginia (USA), in-person
This 3-day in-person workshop will cover the application of the GRADE framework for assessing the certainty of evidence and formulating guideline recommendations for diagnosis. Pre-workshop courses and opportunities to receive access to INGUIDE Level 1 and two certification available. Learn more here.
Introduction to Systematic Reviews in Health
12 & 19 May, 09:00 – 13:00 UTC (view in your timezone), online
This live online course is delivered by Southampton Health Technology Assessments Centre (SHTAC). This course is for anyone planning or currently doing a systematic review, or anyone curious about how reviews are done and what makes them systematic. It provides a stage by stage introduction to the methods and processes commonly used to conduct systematic reviews of the effects of health and health care interventions. Find out more and register here.
Cochrane Africa Indaba 2025
14-15 May in Kenya, in person
The Cochrane Africa Network is thrilled to announce the Cochrane Africa Indaba 2025, an international conference dedicated to evidence-based healthcare. This event will be hosted by the East Africa Hub at Cochrane Kenya. Registration is now open.
Workshop on Developing a Protocol for a Cochrane Systematic Review
13-15 June in Penang, Malaysia, in-person
This workshop is for individuals that are in the process of or are considering authoring a Cochrane systematic review. It is most suited to authors who already have a registered title, but authors who have not yet identified a title will also benefit from the course and will be given assistance to develop a title. This workshop also includes a session on using the Cochrane Library to answer a clinical question. More information and registration here.
Tips for avoiding common errors in protocols for Cochrane Systematic Reviews
15 May, 08:00 UTC (view in your timezone), online
This web clinic will highlight common errors in developing and writing protocols for Cochrane Systematic Reviews and will focus on tips to enhance protocol clarity and rigor. More information and registration here.
Risk of Bias 2
16 June, Penang, Malaysia, in-person
This workshop is for Cochrane authors and others embarking on systematic reviews, who might like to know more about this new tool since many systematic reviews have been published using this tool. More information and registration here.
Introduction to Cochrane Methodology
19-23 May in Lund, Sweden, in-person
This 1-week course on Cochrane Methodology is primarily aimed at Ph.D. students and researches from the fields of medicine, health science or epidemiology, but attendance is open to anyone interested in creating or understanding systematic reviews. More information and registration here.
Introduction to preparing a Systematic Review (e.g., Cochrane Reviews)
27 May, in Odense, Denmark
The course introduces participants to the core aspects of preparing a Systematic Review, including Cochrane Reviews. The overall aim is that participants upon attending the course will be able to identify the key elements of the process of preparing a systematic review, such as formulation of a review question, searching for- and selecting studies, assessing risk of bias, performing meta-analysis and grading the certainty of the evidence. More information and registration here.
June
Recommendations and guidance on responsible AI in evidence synthesis
3 June, 13:00 UTC (view in your timezone), online
In this webinar, part of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods in evidence synthesis series, the presenters will cover: (1) Why do we all need to embrace responsible AI? (2) What are the recommendations for responsible AI? (3) What changes to Cochrane processes and governance will help authors and others use AI responsibly? The session is aimed at evidence synthesists, methodologists, AI developers, or those from organizations, funders or publishers involved in evidence synthesis. More information and registration here.
Nottingham Systematic Review Course
10-13 June, University of Nottingham, UK, in-person
The Nottingham Systematic Review Course is aimed at enabling participants to become proficient in developing and undertaking a Cochrane-style systematic review of interventions and a diagnostic test accuracy review. As this is an introductory course, no previous knowledge of systematic reviewing is required. The course utilises a combination of lectures, small group discussions, workshops, library-based interactive tutorials, with hands on practical work at computer stations using RevMan and reference management software. Review Manager (RevMan) is the software used for preparing and maintaining Cochrane Reviews. Find out more here.
July
5th European Summer School in Evidence-Based Public Health
21 - 25 July, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Germany, in-person
This week-long summer school is targeted at mid-career public health professionals from academia and the public sector, offering a unique opportunity to build and advance your knowledge and skills in evidence-based public health methods and approaches and to connect with experts and like-minded professionals. Learn more and apply here.
MSc in Evidence-Based Future Healthcare: Registration closes
31 July, online
The MSc in Evidence-Based Future Healthcare at the University of Galway is an exciting new fully online interprofessional postgraduate course designed for anyone working in any aspect of health or healthcare systems seeking to transform their current practice, optimise healthcare outcomes and advance their careers in a rapidly evolving field. Our future-facing programme aims to equip healthcare and health systems workers from all backgrounds with the skills and knowledge to tackle current and emerging healthcare challenges by utilising cutting-edge approaches to evidence identification, appraisal, and patient-centred implementation. Registration closes on 31 July for the September 2025 intake.
September
The Tenth International Congress on Peer Review and Scientific Publication
3-5 September 2025 in Chicago, USA.
The Congress, organized by JAMA, The BMJ, and METRICS, will feature 3 days of presentations of new and original research. Our aim is to encourage research into the quality and credibility of peer review and scientific publication and to further the evidence base on which scientists can improve the conduct, reporting, and dissemination of scientific research. Abstracts due 31 January 2025. For more information go to https://peerreviewcongress.org/ or contact: jama-peer@jamanetwork.org
GIN 2025 Conference
16-19 September in Geneva, Switzerland
Join the Guidelines International Network’s annual conference, themed “Innovation and Partnerships for Health in All Policies.” More information and registration here.
Course on Cochrane reviews and other systematic reviews of medical interventions
16-19 June, in Odense, Denmark
This course aims to provide participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to complete a systematic review (SR) of a medical intervention based on Cochrane methodology and to perform a GRADE evaluation of the certainty of the evidence. The course is structured to go systematically through the process of designing a SR, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, and assessing the certainty of the results. More information and registration here.
2026
October
2026 Cochrane Colloquium
October in India, in-person
The Cochrane Colloquium is heading to India in October 2026. This flagship event will focus on bridging gaps, global evidence, local impact, and equitable action. Stay tuned for updates by signing up for the newsletter to get the latest news and announcements.
If you would like to list your event here, please contact mparkinson@cochrane.org