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School feeding programs lead to modest but meaningful results

4 days 5 hours ago
Free or subsidized school meals lead to modest gains in math and school enrolment, according to a new Cochrane review that examined the global impact of school feeding programs on disadvantaged children in both high-income countries and low- and middle-income countries.
Mia Parkinson

Community voices: Meet Guyane

3 weeks 3 days ago
Guyane joined Cochrane through a local project with Cochrane Canada. Our Patient and Public Involvement Manager, April English, sat down with Guyane to talk about motivations to getting involved, the impact it’s had, top tips, and much more.
April English

Call for proposals: AI tools to transform evidence synthesis

3 weeks 5 days ago
Cochrane invites proposals from AI tool developers to participate in a pilot initiative aimed at transforming how we produce and share high-quality evidence syntheses. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a globally trusted organization in health research and contribute to the future of systematic reviews.
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How can public health professionals overcome vaccine hesitation?

4 weeks ago
Vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most effective tools for preventing cervical cancer in women and other HPV-associated diseases in people of all genders. Yet many people worldwide remain reluctant to take the vaccine.
Dr Sara Cooper and Dr Ebrahim Samodien at Cochrane South Africa

What is Cochrane doing to strengthen research integrity?

1 month 2 weeks ago
We continue to lead the field in trustworthiness and transparency by evolving our practices to address the most pressing challenges in research integrity and publishing ethics, and to respond to rapid advances in technology. Here is a wrap up of recent developments in these areas.
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How stakeholders can shape a review: the example of first aid training for laypeople

1 month 2 weeks ago
When someone gets injured or collapses in a public place, the first person to help is rarely a medical professional. First aid training for laypeople is promoted around the world, but is it effective? Researchers from Cochrane First Aid and the Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (CEBaP) have produced a Cochrane review providing some answers. Discover how the review came about, what it found and what it could mean in practice.
Jorien Laermans and Irvin Kendall

Cochrane seeks Support Officer

6 months ago

Title: Cochrane Support Officer
Specifications: Permanent - Full time (37.5 hours)
Salary:  £30,000 per annum 
Location: Remote - Ideally based in the UK, Germany or Denmark. 
Directorate: Publishing and Technology directorate
Closing date: 18 June 2025

Cochrane is an international charity. For 30 years we have responded to the challenge of making vast amounts of research evidence useful for informing decisions about health. We do this by synthesizing research findings and our work has been recognized as the international gold standard for high quality, trusted information.

Cochrane's strength is in its collaborative, global community. We have 110,000+ members and supporters around the world. Though we are spread out across the globe, our shared passion for health evidence unites us. Our Central Executive Team supports this work and is divided into four directorates: Evidence Production and Methods, Publishing and Technology, Development, and Finance and Corporate Services.

The Cochrane Support team is the first point of contact for the international Cochrane community. We provide technical and user support to Cochrane editorial teams and review authors; and handle enquiries from members of the public about Cochrane’s work.

We pride ourselves on our timely and coordinated support service, covering a broad range of areas including Cochrane editorial processing and publication, review-writing software, Cochrane Account login, membership, training, and volunteering opportunities. The team is progressively taking on additional IT services tasks.     

Don’t have every single qualification? We know that some people are less likely to apply for a job unless they are a perfect match. At Cochrane, we’re not looking for “perfect matches.” We’re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and passionate workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but don’t have every single qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. Whether it’s this role or another one, you may be just the right candidate.

Our organization is built on four core values: Collaboration: Underpins everting we do, locally and globally. Relevant: The right evidence at the right time in the right format. Integrity: Independent and transparent. Quality: Reviewing and improving what we do, maintaining rigour and trust. 

You can expect: 

  • An opportunity to truly impact health globally 
  • A flexible work environment
  • A comprehensive onboarding experiences
  • An environment where people feel welcome, heard, and included, regardless of their differences

Cochrane welcomes applications from a wide range of perspectives, experiences, locations and backgrounds; diversity, equity and inclusion are key to our values.

How to apply:

  • For further information on the role and how to apply, please click here.
  • The deadline to receive your application is 18 June 2025.  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
  • The supporting statement should indicate why you are applying for the post, and how far you meet the requirements, using specific examples.
  • Interviews will be held w/c 23 June, 2025.
  • Read our Recruitment Privacy Statement
  • Read our Candidate pack for more information on the hiring process and staff benefits.

 

Thursday, June 12, 2025 Category: Jobs
Mia Parkinson

Cochrane at the 78th World Health Assembly

6 months 1 week ago

Cochrane recently participated in the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA), the world’s foremost global health policy event. Wrapping up this year, we're reflecting on a week of historic milestones and inspiring dialogue in a time where evidence and collaboration matter more than ever.

Held at the UN Headquarters in Geneva, the Health Assembly is the decision-making body for the World Health Organization (WHO), attended by representatives of all Member States, as well as NGOs and funding organizations. It is a key forum to advocate for evidence-informed health policies.

A historic resolution for evidence-based decision-making

This World Health Assembly marked the historic adoption of the resolution on strengthening national capacities in evidence-based decision-making for the uptake and impact of norms and standards. The resolution calls for the recognition of the value of high-quality synthesized evidence and the importance of supporting local priorities and foster strong leadership that’s based on science, evidence, and is human-centred. 

To support the adoption of the resolution, Karla Soares-Weiser, Cochrane’s Acting CEO, was invited to speak at a high-level panel discussion hosted by Ethiopia, China, Norway, the Wellcome Trust and the Gates Foundation. 

The event began with opening remarks from Director-General, WHO, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, and Chief Scientist, WHO, Sir Jeremy Farrar, as well as Norway’s State Secretary for Health and diplomats from China and Ethiopia. This was followed by a panel discussion on what is needed to turn global evidence into local action for real-world impact.

Through our official relations status with WHO, we were given the privilege of making a statement at the Health Assembly in front of an audience of Member States and policymakers from across the world. We highlighted the importance of the resolution and affirmed our commitment to supporting colleagues at WHO, Member States, and stakeholders in the implementation of the resolution.

Engagement with our partners

To commemorate the occasion, Cochrane partnered with Devex to co-host the Devex Nightcap, and annual event where funders, implementers and journalists are invited to share a drink and discuss what is happening behind the scenes and what their priorities are. We used this opportunity to demonstrate Cochrane’s leadership in Global Health and had many informal conversations with key figures including Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Assistant Director-General, WHO. 

As part of Cochrane Rehabilitation’s involvement with the World Rehabilitation Alliance — a WHO global network of stakeholders whose mission is to support the implementation of the Rehabilitation 2030 Initiative through advocacy activities —  we engaged in multiple activities to demonstrate the role of rehabilitation as an essential health service that is integral to Universal Health Coverage and the Sustainable Development Goals. This included participating in a high-level side event hosted by the World Rehabilitation Alliance and Humanity and Inclusion and making a statement on the importance of including rehabilitation in non-communicable disease frameworks in front of Member States and policymakers. 

A new WHO action plan on climate change and health was also approved during the Health Assembly, marking an important step forward in global health and climate policy. The draft Global action plan 2025–2028 acknowledged the urgent need to address the health impacts of climate change, positioning health systems as part of the climate solution. Cochrane Planetary Health provided vital input drafting Cochrane’s statement on the importance of creating innovative methods for climate and health research, as well as and implementing evidence-based approaches. 

Get involved

If you would like to find out more about the resolution on evidence-based decision-making and how you can get involved, please get in touch with Mariam Salman, Advocacy Lead (msalman@cochrane.org). If you would like to find out more about our partnership with Devex during the World Health Assembly, please get in touch with Claudia Llado, Business Development Lead (cllado@cochrane.org). 

Monday, June 2, 2025
Mia Parkinson

Cochrane seeks Digital Marketing Officer

7 months ago

Title: Digital Marketing Officer
Specifications: Permanent – Full Time
Salary: £38,000 per annum
Location: (Remote) resident in the UK, Germany or Denmark. 
Directorate: Development and External Relations Directorate
Closing date: 16 May, 2025

The Digital Marketing Officer is an exciting new role that reflects the strategic importance of digital marketing to Cochrane, an internationally renowned charity providing high-quality health evidence.

You will support the organization’s digital marketing function, reporting to the Digital Marketing Manager. Together you will deliver high-quality, targeted digital marketing campaigns that inspire engagement and support from a range of audiences.

This role will support both brand marketing for diverse audiences and B2B/B2C marketing aimed primarily at universities and academics. Brand marketing will involve contributing to Cochrane’s social media accounts and email marketing, working closely with colleagues who manage the CRM (SugarCRM). Commercial marketing will include promoting academic conferences, on-demand training courses, and specialist software (SaaS).

Joining our team means becoming part of a mission to enhance global health through reliable, evidence-based practices. You'll collaborate with dedicated professionals and partners worldwide to ensure health decisions are informed by the best available data. Our core values — collaboration, relevance, integrity, and quality — guide all our actions. By joining us, you'll contribute to making a significant impact on health outcomes globally.

Don’t have every single qualification? We know that some people are less likely to apply for a job unless they are a perfect match. At Cochrane, we’re not looking for “perfect matches.” We’re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and passionate workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but don’t have every single qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. Whether it’s this role or another one, you may be just the right candidate.

Cochrane welcomes applications from a wide range of perspectives, experiences, locations and backgrounds; diversity, equity and inclusion are key to our values.

How to apply

  • For further information on the role and how to apply, please click here.
  • The deadline to receive your application is 16 May, 2025.  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
  • The supporting statement should indicate why you are applying for the post, and how far you meet the requirements, using specific examples.
  • Interviews will be held on w/c 26 May 2025.
  • Read our Recruitment Privacy Statement
  • Read our Candidate pack for more information on the hiring process and staff benefits.

 

 

Friday, May 9, 2025 Category: Jobs
Mia Parkinson

Cochrane seeks Internal Communications Officer

7 months 1 week ago

Title: Internal Communications Officer
Specifications: Permanent – Full Time
Salary:  £36,000 per annum 
Location: Remote - Resident in the UK, Germany or Denmark. 
Directorate: Development and External Relations Directorate
Closing date: 16 May 2025

Cochrane is an international charity. For 30 years we have responded to the challenge of making vast amounts of research evidence useful for informing decisions about health. We do this by synthesizing research findings and our work has been recognized as the international gold standard for high quality, trusted information.

Cochrane is now recruiting for a full time Internal Communications Officer. The successful applicant will play an important role in keeping our staff informed, connected and engaged. The Internal Communications Officer will create content and manage channels to communicate with staff, while developing and trialing new ways of doing so. 

The Internal Communications Officer will make sure that everyone at Cochrane knows what's going on, feels part of a bigger team and understands how their work fits into Cochrane’s strategic goals. By coming up with clear plans for sharing information, they will also help staff feel motivated and included in our positive and collaborative global team.  

The successful applicant will also spend time listening to colleagues, looking at ways to improve our staff communications and working with different departments to make sure their messages are clear and easy to understand. 

The overall goal of this role is to help Cochrane stay connected as an organization where people feel valued and informed. 

Don’t have every single qualification? We know that some people are less likely to apply for a job unless they are a perfect match. At Cochrane, we’re not looking for “perfect matches.” We’re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and passionate workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but don’t have every single qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. Whether it’s this role or another one, you may be just the right candidate.

Our organization is built on four core values: Collaboration: Underpins everting we do, locally and globally. Relevant: The right evidence at the right time in the right format. Integrity: Independent and transparent. Quality: Reviewing and improving what we do, maintaining rigor and trust. 

You can expect: 

  • An opportunity to truly impact health globally
  • A flexible work environment
  • A comprehensive onboarding experiences
  • An environment where people feel welcome, heard, and included, regardless of their differences

Cochrane welcomes applications from a wide range of perspectives, experiences, locations and backgrounds; diversity, equity and inclusion are key to our values.

How to apply

  • For further information on the role and how to apply, please click here. 
  • The deadline to receive your application is 16 May 2025.  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
  • The supporting statement should indicate why you are applying for the post, and how far you meet the requirements, using specific examples.
  • Interviews will be held w/c 26 May, 2025.
  • Read our Recruitment Privacy Statement
  • Read our Candidate pack for more information on the hiring process and staff benefits.

 

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Category: Jobs
Mia Parkinson
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