Nottingham Systematic Review Course 2023
Every year the University of Nottingham hosts the popular Nottingham Systematic Review Course.
The 2023 Nottingham Systematic Review Course will run 27-30 June.
This course qualifies for 24 Royal College of Physicians CPD Points.
Who should attend
All people wishing to undertake reviews of randomised studies.
What previous delegates said about our course:
"This was an outstanding course which has increased my confidence in doing systematic reviews and has also taught me so much about research in general. The speakers were absolutely world class and were clearly so passionate about teaching this subject and making it accessible and enjoyable. I highly recommend the training and feel so inspired by everyone."
"One of the best courses I have ever attended. A vast amount of relevant and comprehensive information conveyed in an efficient and digestible way. Outstanding quality of presenters, organisation excellent and professional. All round top course, thank you."
"I don't think the course would have been as beneficial had it been delivered online. The face to face approach allowed one on one support during practical sessions as well as the ability to ask real time questions; both of these aspects would have been hindered by online delivery."
"Presenters were knowledgeable and engaging. The course was so well structured - enjoyed the format, the breaks, the ordering of sessions, recapping and ability to ask questions. I would love to attend future courses!"
Course overview
The Nottingham Systematic Review Course is aimed at enabling participants to become proficient in developing and undertaking a Cochrane-style systematic review of interventions. As this is an introductory course, no previous knowledge of systematic reviewing is required.
Study methods
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 Endnote software. RevMan (Review Manager) is the software used for preparing and maintaining Cochrane Reviews.
What makes us different?
This is a hands-on course with a high focus on practical and computer-based learning delivered through demonstrations, guided practical exercises and facilitated tutorials. All course materials are provided in the course folder and electronic format. Experienced tutors and facilitators, expert in their respective fields, are on hand to give you practical and individual advice on undertaking publishable systematic reviews.
No prior knowledge is required, though, to maximise your learning, we ask you to have considered the topic (PICO) of your own review prior to the course, as there is the opportunity to discuss and develop components of your own protocol.
Please note that this course does not cover diagnostic or qualitative methods systematic reviews. Please contact us if you need more information on whether this is the right course for you.
What will you learn?
Participants will learn to:
- Identify and clarify their review questions
- Understand and develop search strategies
- Manage the results of systematic searches
- Extract data and assess risk of bias of included studies
- Understand and carry out syntheses of extracted data
- Apply the methodology and conduct reviews independently
View speakers and facilitators
For course content enquiries, please e-mail jun.xia@nottingham.ac.uk
Course venue
The course venue is the Monica Partridge Building, University of Nottingham, University Park Campus, Nottingham, NG7 2RD
Course fee
Full registration fee for the four days £1085.
Early Bird 10% DISCOUNT (£975) if paid by 24 April 2023
A number of places will be available to University of Nottingham postgraduate students, staff, and Academic Clinical Fellows at a 20% discount £865.
The course fee includes all learning materials, refreshments and lunch every day.
Book your place
Could delegates wishing to pay for their registration by purchase order or University of Nottingham staff and students wishing to pay by internal transfer please email MS-NSRC@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk
General enquiries about the course can be sent to MS-NSRC@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received at least six weeks prior to the course are entitled to a refund minus 15% administration fee of the cost of the booking. We regret but cancellations after this date cannnot be refunded. Refunds cannot be made for failure to attend the event though a substitute delegate will be welcomed in your place at any time.