Workshops
Workshops
The team at the Institute offer a range of stimulating and engaging workshops on various topics:
- study design and protocol writing;
- writing for publication;
- evidence-based practice; and
- understanding and conducting accelerated systematic reviews.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Are you planning or doing a systematic review?
Would you like to learn to do it faster?
Join our ONLINE WORKSHOPS on Accelerating Systematic Reviews with Automation Tools
These workshops are for clinicians, researchers, students, and information professionals. They are led by seasoned professionals who have completed >150 systematic reviews, including reviews of interventions, diagnosis, prognosis, and prevalence.
Learn to streamline your systematic review processes using automation tools for enhanced accuracy and efficiency. Transform your workflows with cutting-edge techniques from the experts.
REGISTRATION COSTS: Individual workshops cost AUD$95 each or SAVE $75 by signing up for our full package at AUD$400. Registration includes a 1-year subscription to TERA.
Full package (Every Tuesday starting on 27 May 2025 and ending on 24 June 2025 from 9-10:30am)
The full package includes:
• Workshop 1: Planning the systematic review
• Workshop 2: Designing and conducting a systematic search
• Workshop 3: Screening and selecting studies
• Workshop 4: Data extraction and synthesis
• Workshop 5: Assessing the risk of bias and certainty of evidence using GRADE
Registration for the FULL PACKAGE closes on Monday, 26 May 2025 at 12pm AEST.
Workshop 1: Planning the systematic review (Tuesday, 27 May 2025 from 9-10:30am)
Learn to efficiently prepare a review protocol using the ‘Review Wizard’ semi-automation tool. Appreciate the critical aspects of planning a systematic review, including establishing the need for the review, formulating a focused review question, and assembling a review team.
Registration for Workshop 1 closes on Monday, 26 May 2025 at 12pm AEST.
Workshop 2: Designing and conducting a systematic search (Tuesday, 3 June 2025 from 9-10:30am)
Design focused systematic searches with the goal of minimising the number of irrelevant studies found. Learn to use multiple automation tools that will enable the best searches to be built in the shortest, possible time.
Registration for Workshop 2 closes on Monday, 2 June 2025 at 12pm AEST.
Workshop 3: Screening and selecting studies (Tuesday, 10 June 2025 from 9-10:30am)
Master the screening and selection of studies step with expert tips and tricks. Learn how our new and improved automation tools make this step easier and faster than ever.
Registration for Workshop 3 closes on Monday, 9 June 2025 at 12pm AEST.
Workshop 4: Data extraction and synthesis - Tuesday, 17 June 2025 from 9-10:30am
Understand data extraction and preparation for analysis, data analysis, and presentation. Learn principles of good practice, strategies, and free resources to help complete this stage of the review.
Registration for Workshop 4 closes on Monday, 16 June 2025 at 12pm AEST.
Workshop 5: Assessing the risk of bias and certainty of evidence using GRADE - Tuesday, 24 June 2025 from 9-10:30am
Assess the risk of bias in included studies of various study designs using well-established tools. Learn the principles of evaluating the certainty of evidence using the GRADE approach.
Registration for Workshop 5 closes on Monday, 23 June 2025 at 12pm AEST.
NOTE: All times indicated are Australian Eastern Standard Time.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us [email protected].
Externally commissioned workshops
Workshops that meet your needs
The team at the Institute offer a range of stimulating and engaging workshops on study design and protocol writing, writing for publication, evidence-based practice and understanding and conducting systematic reviews.
We can provide you and your team with workshops to meet your specific needs. We conduct initial discussions to understand your training needs and then develop content and practical exercises accordingly, in collaboration with you.
For more information, costs and to discuss your requirements, contact us at [email protected].
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Evidence-Based Practice
Evidence-Based Practice is the cornerstone of an effective an efficient clinical practice and healthcare system. This 1-day workshop aims to develop clinicians' and researchers' skills in evidence-based practice.
During this workshop participants will gain the skills to:
- Convert a need for information or a clinical query into a clear answerable question.
- Efficiently find and select research evidence to answer these questions.
- Critically appraise the trustworthiness of research evidence.
- Accurately interpret research evidence.
- Incorporate patients’ values and preference in clinical decision making (for clinicians).
- Communicate findings of research evidence.
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Accelerated Systematic Reviews
This workshop provides an introduction to systematic reviews and conducting systematic reviews. It is aimed at clinicians and researchers who want to understand how to use a systematic review and gain a basic understanding of how to conduct a systematic review.
During this workshop participants will:
- Gain an understanding of systematic reviews and how they can inform practice.
- Develop skills in quickly assessing the quality of systematic reviews and interpreting their results.
- Gain an understanding of the steps involved in doing a systematic review.
- Be aware of new tools that can make the process of doing a systematic review easier and faster.
- Gain practical experience in some key steps.
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Designing good studies and writing protocols
This 2-day workshop is designed to take researchers from a research question to a complete study protocol. It is aimed at newer researchers who have a good understanding of evidence-based practice and study design, and are now ready to design their own research project. Study designs suitable to bring to this workshop include randomised trials, cohort studies (prospective or retrospective), case-control studies, and surveys.
During this workshop participants will:
- Learn how to develop a research question using the PICO framework.
- Understand the importance of choosing an appropriate study design.
- Be able to identify the critical elements of a good study protocol.
- Practice writing your own research study protocol.
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Publication school
The secrets of success in writing and publishing research articles
This 2-day workshop aims to develop essential writing skills to help achieve success in planning, writing, publishing, and communication research through traditional journals and other channels.
During this workshop participants will gain the skills to:
- Write the key sections of a research article efficiently and effectively.
- Use reporting guidelines such as CONSORT, PRISMA, and STROBE to guide the writing task, assist publication, and improve the impact of your research.
- Find the right journal and navigate different journal's editorial processes.
- Respond to, and provide constructive peer review.
Evidence-Based Practice is the cornerstone of an effective an efficient clinical practice and healthcare system. This 1-day workshop aims to develop clinicians' and researchers' skills in evidence-based practice.
During this workshop participants will gain the skills to:
- Convert a need for information or a clinical query into a clear answerable question.
- Efficiently find and select research evidence to answer these questions.
- Critically appraise the trustworthiness of research evidence.
- Accurately interpret research evidence.
- Incorporate patients’ values and preference in clinical decision making (for clinicians).
- Communicate findings of research evidence.
This workshop provides an introduction to systematic reviews and conducting systematic reviews. It is aimed at clinicians and researchers who want to understand how to use a systematic review and gain a basic understanding of how to conduct a systematic review.
During this workshop participants will:
- Gain an understanding of systematic reviews and how they can inform practice.
- Develop skills in quickly assessing the quality of systematic reviews and interpreting their results.
- Gain an understanding of the steps involved in doing a systematic review.
- Be aware of new tools that can make the process of doing a systematic review easier and faster.
- Gain practical experience in some key steps.
This 2-day workshop is designed to take researchers from a research question to a complete study protocol. It is aimed at newer researchers who have a good understanding of evidence-based practice and study design, and are now ready to design their own research project. Study designs suitable to bring to this workshop include randomised trials, cohort studies (prospective or retrospective), case-control studies, and surveys.
During this workshop participants will:
- Learn how to develop a research question using the PICO framework.
- Understand the importance of choosing an appropriate study design.
- Be able to identify the critical elements of a good study protocol.
- Practice writing your own research study protocol.
The secrets of success in writing and publishing research articles
This 2-day workshop aims to develop essential writing skills to help achieve success in planning, writing, publishing, and communication research through traditional journals and other channels.
During this workshop participants will gain the skills to:
- Write the key sections of a research article efficiently and effectively.
- Use reporting guidelines such as CONSORT, PRISMA, and STROBE to guide the writing task, assist publication, and improve the impact of your research.
- Find the right journal and navigate different journal's editorial processes.
- Respond to, and provide constructive peer review.