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Systematic reviews are a powerful tool for synthesising and evaluating evidence from published research.

COURSE DETAILS

Widely used in medicine, systematic reviews are increasingly being adopted in other scientific disciplines. Systematic reviews can provide a reliable evidence base for future research and policy makers. This session introduces systematic reviews in the context of non-medical research.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

You will learn:

  • What a systematic review is and where they can be used.
  • How to formulate a research question suitable for systematic review using frameworks like PICO & PECO.
  • How to begin preparing a review protocol so that you have a methodology to follow during the review process.

BOOKING INFORMATION

Booking will open at the beginning of Michaelmas Term.

INTENDED FOR

All

DATE / TIME

19 Nov 2026 | 10.00 - 12.30

TERMS & CONDITIONS

When registering for this course, please check our Terms and Conditions.

VITAE RDF SKILLS 

  • Research - knowledge & practice - research methods
  • Research - knowledge & practice - information and data literacy
  • Research - engagement and impact - research outputs

The Researcher Development Framework (RDF) provides a framework for planning and supporting the personal, professional and career development of graduate students and research staff. 

Vitae (Vitae is a national organisation dedicated to realising the potential of researchers through supporting their professional and career development).