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Conducting a rapid evidence synthesis
Develop a Rapid Evidence Assessment to inform policy
Online or in person, dates to suit your schedule
Hands-on training for your team to apply practical guidance and tools
Up to 90 participants
Public policy is chronically under-informed by research in part because of a lack of timely evidence synthesis
This practical workshop gives you the essential methods and tools for conducting evidence synthesis, with a specific focus on developing a Rapid Evidence Assessment (REA). REAs are streamlined versions of systematic reviews, often used to quickly distil a body of research to deliver timely evidence to inform public policy. REAs are also valuable research outputs that are published in academic journals. This session helps research gain this critical capability to enable them to help bridge the research and policy worlds. You’ll learn how to frame actionable research questions, identify and screen relevant evidence, assess quality, and present your findings clearly. With practical examples and hands-on exercises, you’ll leave confident in your ability to synthesize evidence efficiently and to the highest feasible standards.
What you'll walk away with
A clear understanding of evidence synthesis methods and standards, focusing on rapid evidence assessment.
A template for adapting PRISMA for rapid evidence assessment.
Skills to develop focused, actionable research questions.
Practical strategies for sourcing, screening, and managing evidence.
Tools to assess the quality and reliability of findings.
Techniques for presenting results clearly.
Your group booking includes:
The workshop slides in a format that supports later reference and practical use.
Access to resources for evidence synthesis, including adaptable templates and guides.
Curated responses to participant questions after the session.
Choose your format
Rapid session
(1.5 hours) £ 1,390 per cohort
- Focused on the most essential guidance
- Includes plenary discussion and a brief applied activity
- Quickly builds capacity and introduces practical tools
- Ideal for team training when time is especially limited
- Up to 90 participants (from £15 per person)
Half-day session
(3 hours) £ 2,490 per cohort
- Focused on in-depth practical guidance
- Includes guided individual and group work to apply key skills
- Develops practical skills through hands-on practice
- Ideal for teams ready to move to active application
- Up to 90 participants (from £28 per person)
Popular
Full-day session
(6 hours) £ 4,890 per cohort
- Focused on advanced, detailed practical guidance
- Includes extended practical activities and detailed examples
- Builds advanced skills and supports applying insights to current and future work
- Suggested: Split over two days
- Up to 90 participants (from £54 per person)
This is a VAT-exempt educational service provided by a non-profit, charitable organization.
We can deliver in person across the UK,
with growing international availability
We can deliver in person across the UK, with growing international availability
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