Getting Involved in Reviews that Summarise Health Evidence: A Free Online Course for the Public
 

Would you like to help shape evidence synthesis?

We're running a free course for members of the public, patients, carers and family members on how to get involved in evidence synthesis.

Evidence syntheses are reviews that collect and compare findings from many studies on the same question, to get a clearer picture of what the research shows. They inform health policies, guidelines and personal health decisions, so public input matters.
You don't need any research experience or qualifications. We're interested in your experiences and perspective.

When: 6-week online course starting Monday 2nd November, with structured as 3 units with each unit spanning 2 weeks.

Where: online via Zoom and the Moodle learning platform
Time commitment: 8-12 hours over flexible online modules and 3 live sessions that will be recorded for those who can’t make it
Cost: This course is free to attend.
Eligibilty: Members of the public, patients, carers, family members currently resident of Ireland & Northern Ireland.
What you'll get: Training, a certificate of completion, learning materials, and the chance to join future research projects as a public/patient partner

Here's what you can expect:

• Core learning through Unit Videos - these are the main learning component for each unit3 additional live Zoom sessions at 6pm (IST) on 11th November, 25th November, and 9th December (these will be recorded for those who can’t attend live)
• Additional resources available for deeper exploration (optional)
• Discussion forums to connect with fellow learners and ask questions

This form takes about 5–10 minutes. If you'd prefer to apply by email, contact Nikita at [email protected]

Closing date for this form: 27th October 2026, 5pm