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Join us for this month's #cochraneauthor chat - Wed 23 July
Are you a Cochrane author? Are you active on Twitter? If so, join us for this month's #cochraneauthor Twitter chat! For our second chat, we'll be brainstorming topics of interest to the #cochraneauthor community that we can delve into in future chats. Contributor's Information Contributor's name:  Nancy Owens Email address:  nowens@cochrane.org read more (Source: The Cochrane Collaboration - Current news at The Cochrane Collaboration)
Source: The Cochrane Collaboration - Current news at The Cochrane Collaboration - July 22, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Nancy Owens Tags: Authors Current news Cochrane contributors Cochrane Reviews Low and middle income countries Review groups & Events Source Type: news

Latest results from 2014 elections to the Cochrane Steering Group
Eight positions on the Cochrane Steering Group, including one Co-Chair, are eligible for election in 2014. As of July 2014, results are available for six of the eight positions, with two elections still pending:Representing Fields: Denise Thomson (Canada) – re-elected for a second term from September 2014 – September 2017.Representing Managing Editors: Karin Dearness (Canada) – elected for her first term from September 2014 – September 2017. External link for more information:  http://www.cochrane.org/community/organisation-administ... Contributor&...
Source: The Cochrane Collaboration - Current news at The Cochrane Collaboration - July 21, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Nancy Owens Tags: Authors Current news Central Executive Team Centres Cochrane contributors Consumer Network Fields Low and middle income countries Methods groups Review groups Steering group Source Type: news

Find out more about Cochrane's Central Executive Team at the Hyderabad Cochrane Exchange
The Cochrane Exchange is the Central Executive Team’s dedicated exhibition space at the Hyderabad Colloquium, hosting the CEO’s Office, Cochrane Editorial Unit, Communications and External Affairs, Finance and Core Services, and Informatics and Knowledge Management teams.It’s the place to learn about Cochrane’s latest news and current projects, find information on how to participate in Cochrane activities, ask questions and post comments about any aspect of the organisation, and meet members of our various teams.Visit the Cochrane Exchange to: Contributor's Information Contributor's name:  ...
Source: The Cochrane Collaboration - Current news at The Cochrane Collaboration - July 16, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Nancy Owens Tags: Current news Central Executive Team Colloquium Training Websites & Events Source Type: news

QMed - helping to build the next generation of evidence-based practitioners
Support our colleagues in India to inspire a new generation of evidence-based practitioners. Contributor's Information Contributor's name:  Cochrane CEAD Email address:  pressoffice@cochrane.org read more (Source: The Cochrane Collaboration - Current news at The Cochrane Collaboration)
Source: The Cochrane Collaboration - Current news at The Cochrane Collaboration - July 16, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Nancy Owens Tags: Current news Cochrane contributors Evidence-based health care Low and middle income countries Training & Events Source Type: news

Announcing the #cochraneauthor Twitter chat
Are you a Cochrane author? Are you active on Twitter? If so, we’d like to announce the establishment of #cochraneauthor Twitter chats, focusing on issues of interest to the #cochraneauthor community. For our first chat, we discussed how Cochrane authors communicate with Cochrane - whether receiving information and news, providing feedback, or engaging with fellow Cochrane contributors. Contributor's Information Contributor's name:  Cochrane CEAD Email address:  news@cochrane.org ...
Source: The Cochrane Collaboration - Current news at The Cochrane Collaboration - June 26, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Nancy Owens Tags: Authors Current news Cochrane contributors Cochrane Reviews Websites & Source Type: news

RevMan 5.3 now available - training webinars 3 July
The Cochrane Informatics and Knowledge Management Department (IKMD) is happy to announce to all that Review Manager (RevMan 5.3) is now available!To get it now, go to the download page or use Help > Check For Updates within current RevMan installations. Thanks to quick reports from early adopters, we’ve already fixed a few bugs that had slipped through beta testing, and we’re now at version 5.3.3.RevMan 5.3 only contains changes that do not require moving to a new file format for reviews. Some of the highlights are: External link for more information:  http://tech.co...
Source: The Cochrane Collaboration - Current news at The Cochrane Collaboration - June 25, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Nancy Owens Tags: Authors Current news Centres Cochrane contributors Cochrane Reviews Consumer Network Fields Methods groups Review groups Websites & Events Source Type: news

Announcing the establishment of the Hungarian Cochrane Branch
The German Cochrane Centre is delighted to announce the establishment of the Hungarian Cochrane Branch (HBGCC), based at the University of Pécs. The Director of the HBGCC will be Professor Tamás Decsi, who is a professor of paediatrics and director of the Clinical Centre of the University of Pécs. Dr. Szimonetta Lohner, who has already worked at the GCC and was also closely involved in the establishment of the HBGCC, will be the scientific coordinator. One of the priorities of the HBGCC will be to support and increase Cochrane Review activity in Hungary. External link for more information:  ...
Source: The Cochrane Collaboration - Current news at The Cochrane Collaboration - June 24, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Nancy Owens Tags: Current news Centres Cochrane contributors Cochrane Reviews & Events Source Type: news

Colloquium early registration deadline reminder: 14 July 2014
Reminder: the closing date to register early and and take advantage of discounted rates for the 2014 Cochrane Colloquium at Hyderabad, India is 14 July. Don't delay!  External link for more information:  http://colloquium.cochrane.org/registration-fees Contributor's Information Contributor's name:  Anna Joseph Email address:  annajoseph@cmcvellore.ac.in (Source: The Cochrane Collaboration - Current news at The Cochrane Collaboration)
Source: The Cochrane Collaboration - Current news at The Cochrane Collaboration - June 19, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Nancy Owens Tags: Authors Current news Central Executive Team Centres Cochrane contributors Colloquium Consumer Network Editorial Unit Fields Low and middle income countries Methods groups Review groups & Events Source Type: news

New resources available from the CEU for producing Cochrane Reviews
The Cochrane Editorial Unit (CEU) has compiled two resources for use in producing Cochrane Reviews, using information gathered from the CEU review screening process.    Since September 2013, the CEU has screened 300 reviews; this work has enabled the identification of some common errors and examples of good practice which relate to the following issues:  External link for more information:  http://www.editorial-unit.cochrane.org/mecir Contributor's Information Contributor's name:  ...
Source: The Cochrane Collaboration - Current news at The Cochrane Collaboration - June 18, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Nancy Owens Tags: Authors Current news Cochrane contributors Cochrane Reviews Editorial Unit Review groups & Events Source Type: news

Announcing the first #cochraneauthor Twitter chat
Are you a Cochrane author? Are you active on Twitter? If so, we’d like to invite you to what we hope will be the first of many #cochraneauthor chats, focusing on issues of interest to the #cochraneauthor community. For our first chat, we’ll be discussing how Cochrane authors communicate with Cochrane - whether receiving information and news, providing feedback, or engaging with fellow Cochrane contributors. And of course, we’ll be answering questions about topics of interest. So please join us! Contributor's Information Contributor's name:  Cochrane CEAD ...
Source: The Cochrane Collaboration - Current news at The Cochrane Collaboration - June 11, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Nancy Owens Tags: Authors Current news Cochrane contributors Cochrane Reviews Websites & Source Type: news

Last chance: have your say on the Cochrane Training Strategy by 13 June!
If you’re involved with Cochrane, then you probably have an opinion about how we support you in your work, how we communicate changes in methods and policies, and how we build capacity and engagement among our talented contributors. We’ve had some great responses to our consultation and online survey on the future directions of Cochrane’s Training & Professional Development Strategy, but we’d like more. Make sure that your voice is heard, and that contributors like you are represented as we make choices about the training and support activities that will make a difference to Cochrane. External link for m...
Source: The Cochrane Collaboration - Current news at The Cochrane Collaboration - June 11, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Nancy Owens Tags: Authors Current news Centres Cochrane contributors Cochrane Reviews Consumer Network Fields Low and middle income countries Methods groups Review groups Training Source Type: news

Reminder: Call for nominations - Cochrane annual prizes
Several prizes are awarded annually to Cochrane contributors at the organisation's annual Colloquium. The 2014 calls for nominations for three of the prizes are currently open, with nominations being accepted until 22 July 2014. All Cochrane contributors are encouraged to review the prize criteria and consider nominating colleagues whose work is worthy of recognition in these important areas. Contributor's Information Contributor's name:  Cochrane CEAD Email address:  news@cochrane.org ...
Source: The Cochrane Collaboration - Current news at The Cochrane Collaboration - June 10, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Nancy Owens Tags: Authors Current news Centres Cochrane contributors Cochrane Reviews Colloquium Consumer Network Editorial Unit Fields Low and middle income countries Methods groups Review groups Source Type: news

Cochrane Depression, Anxiety and Neurosis Group supports launch of priority-setting initiative for depression research in the UK
A new UK-wide survey about depression has been launched by a partnership of mental health groups, supported by the Cochrane Depression, Anxiety, and Neurosis Group. The survey is to help determine the questions that people have about depression, and will collect questions from people affected, their friends, family, carers, and clinicians. The information gathered will help inform depression research.We believe research can improve lives, and are asking people affected by depression to help us help researchers. Visit www.depressionarq.org to take part. External link for more information:  ...
Source: The Cochrane Collaboration - Current news at The Cochrane Collaboration - June 5, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Nancy Owens Tags: Current news Cochrane contributors Evidence-based health care Funding & Partnerships Events Source Type: news

Co-ordinating Editor elected to Academy of Medical Sciences
Professor Hywel Williams, Co-ordinating Editor of the Cochrane Skin Group, has been elected a Fellow of the UK's Academy of Medical Sciences. Professor Williams is Foundation Professor in Dermato-Epidemiology at the University of Nottingham, Chair of the NIHR Health Technology Assessment Commissioning Board, and has served as Co-ordinating Editor of the Skin Group since its establishment in 1997.Cochrane offers its warmest congratulations to Professor Hywel Williams on this achievement, and best wishes for continued success. External link for more information:  http://www.a...
Source: The Cochrane Collaboration - Current news at The Cochrane Collaboration - June 1, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Nancy Owens Tags: Current news Review groups & Events Source Type: news

RevMan 5.3 beta now live and ready for testing
Cochrane’s Informatics and Knowledge Management Department (IKMD) is pleased to announce that the RevMan 5.3 public beta is now available to download.RevMan 5.3 beta is available to download now for both PC and Mac platforms. This is intended to allow a broad user base to test and evaluate the next version of the RevMan software. Please note that this download is available for testing purposes only, and for exploring the latest version’s new features. External link for more information:  http://tech.cochrane.org/news/revman-53-beta-now-live Contributor...
Source: The Cochrane Collaboration - Current news at The Cochrane Collaboration - May 30, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Nancy Owens Tags: Authors Current news Centres Cochrane contributors Cochrane Reviews Consumer Network Fields Methods groups Review groups Websites & Events Source Type: news