University of Exeter - Systematic Reviews of Mixed Methods Evidence CPD Course - January 2026 - Registration Open

Following this year’s successful delivery, we are pleased to share that our University of Exeter Systematic Reviews of Mixed Methods Evidence CPD course is back on  Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th January 2026.  Details of the venue will be announced shortly.

Join University of Exeter Professor Ruth Garside and a team of leading experts with extensive experience of producing evidence synthesis and providing training for a range of policy customers, including NICE, NHSE, DHSC, WHO, UN’s Green Climate Fund.  The course will be delivered through a mixture of lectures, hands-on exercises, small group work, and plenary discussion.

Delegate Testimonial 2025

“A comprehensive course led by an experienced and knowledgeable team, with a good balance between taught lectures and hands-on workshops to consolidate learning.  Would recommend to anyone who is currently or planning to do a mixed methods review.”

Course Objectives

  • Approaches, tools and methodologies for mixed methods systematic reviews and syntheses.

  • When mixed methods design might be appropriate.

  • How to formulate mixed methods review questions.

  • Approaches to searching, study selection, data extraction and critical appraisal.

Learning Outcomes

  • When mixed methods might be appropriate for systematic reviews.

  • How to formulate mixed methods review questions.

  • Approaches to searching, study selection, data extraction, and critical appraisal.

  • A range of approaches, tools, and methodologies for mixed methods evidence syntheses.

Audience

Early career and experienced researchers, NGOs, PhD students, clinicians, VCSEs and other practitioners.

Prerequisites

As this course will focus on bringing together diverse bodies of evidence, participants must have prior systematic review experience and knowledge of Qualitative Evidence Synthesis.  

Book Now  for an Early Bird Rate until 30th November 2025.