Applications are open to the 2nd edition of the course Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis in R.

This course provides a practical introduction to modern methods of evidence synthesis, with a focus on systematic review and meta-analysis in ecology and evolution.

Dates: October 19-23, 2026
Venue: RÓMULO - Centro Ciência Viva da Universidade de Coimbra
Maximum participants: 22

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

More information and registration here

Target audience: Anyone interested in a practical introduction to modern methods of evidence synthesis, with a focus on reproducible systematic reviews and meta-analysis in ecology and evolution.

The course will run for 5 days (27 hours total) and will take place at the following times:

• Monday: 11:00–16:30
• Tuesday–Thursday: 9:30–16:30
• Friday: 9:30–15:00

The course will be taught in English. Questions may also be asked in Spanish or Portuguese.

Registration fees:
• AEET members & University of Coimbra staff/students: €150
• General: €250

More information and registration here.

Teaching team:
• Dr. Alfredo Sánchez-Tójar (Coordinator), CNC-UC & CiBB
• Dr. Jorge Miguel Ribeiro Pereira, CFE (University of Coimbra)
• Dr. Priya Silverstein, CNC-UC & CiBB
• Dr. Thomas Feliciani, CNC-UC & CiBB