Workshops and events

Workshops

The Cochrane Collaboration hosts a number of workshops worldwide, with the aim of training and assisting members with all aspects of preparing a systematic review. The topics covered range from preparing a Cochrane Protocol/Review, to the collection and statistical analysis of data.  Training is also given in the use of RevMan, a software package which has been specifically developed to assist review authors in preparing Cochrane reviews.
An up to date list of workshops can be found on the Collaboration websites.

Annual Meetings

In addition to the Collaboration workshops, the PVD Group also holds workshops in conjunction with our Annual Meeting in Edinburgh and will give one-to-one tuition in the use of Collaboration software. This meeting provides an opportunity for members to meet, and discuss any issues or problems with other group members and staff.  The meeting is usually held over two days with workshops on the first day and the main meeting on the final day.

2007
An informal meeting was held during the 15th Cochrane Colloquium in Sao Paulo, Brazil 24 - 27 October 2007.

2006
The PVD Group held a meeting during the 14th Cochrane Colloquium in Dublin, Ireland 23 - 26 October 2006.

2004
An informal meeting was held at the 12th Cochrane Colloquium in Ottawa, Canada, 2 - 8 October 2004.

2003
The PVD Group held an informal meeting at the 11th Cochrane Colloquium in Barcelona, Spain 26 - 31 October 2003.

2001
The PVD Group held a meeting in Edinburgh on Tuesday 26 June 2001. The following workshops took place on Monday 25 June:

How to write a Protocol for a Cochrane Review
Towards practical Consumer involvement
How to conduct a Review
Getting a Review into Revman 4.1

2000
A meeting was held for members as part of the two day UK Contributors' meeting at St Catherine's College Oxford on Friday 7 April 2000. 

If you are interested in attending future meetings please contact Heather Maxwell (h.g.maxwell@ed.ac.uk), or complete the registration form.