12 September 2018

CaRST eNewsletter

Director's Message

Last night I had the pleasure to attend the University 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Final. This annual event showcases ten PhD students explaining their research in just three short minutes using only one PowerPoint slide. Our finalists worked hard to get here, practicing and honing their research communication skills and competing in the University heats. Congratulations to all our participants and to those who took home the top awards

Our recent intake for Career Control for Researchers has been fully subscribed! A fantastic result indicating that this online career program is bound to become a popular staple for CaRST. 

Dr Monica Kerr
Director, CaRST

Events

Leadership and the Art of Influence

It's often said that influence is essential to leadership - but what is influence? In this session Gary Edwards will demonstrate what influence is, how it works, why we are influenced, and how we can use that for our own benefit - whether we are in a formal leadership role or just trying to "lead" someone to where we'd like them to go.  13 September 2018, 1:30pm - 3:30pm, North Terrace OR online via live stream. Register here.

This activity counts for 2 credits in Domain D.

Social Media for Researchers

Social media is the most effective tool available to the researcher to tell the stories of their research. But all too often researchers shy away from social media because they see it as a distraction from their research work.  In this seminar Paul Willis will explain why social media is so important for researchers and how to create a social media network that tells the story of their research.
14 September 2018 - Roseworthy Campus
19 September 2018 - North Terrace Campus (and live stream)
20 September 2018 - Waite Campus
Register here.

This activity counts for 1 credit in Domain D.

Strategic Networking

Trust and likeability are just two of the keys to networking. But how do you present the real you while also developing strategic alliances? Find out how to create a memorable and positive impression, identify opportunities for networking, explore what you can offer and what you want to gain, and develop your network with integrity. 17 September 2018, 1:30pm - 4:30pm, North Terrace. Register here.

This activity counts for 3 credits in Domain B.

Introduction to SPSS for Statistics

SPSS is a widely used program for statistical analyses. This workshop presented by the School of Mathematical Sciences is aimed at HDR students with a need for statistical analysis using SPSS but who have limited experience with this software. Please note this workshop does not cover statistics theory, it assumes students already have knowledge of introductory-to-intermediate level statistical analysis. 18 September 2018, 9am - 4pm, North Terrace. Register here.

This activity counts for 6 credits in Domain A.

Communicating the Impact of your Research

How do you communicate effectively about your research and its impact? This is important to fulfil funding obligations, to create further funding and collaboration opportunities, to encourage the application of your findings and for your own career. Attend this workshop where Hugh Kearns from ThinkWell will share strategies for communicating the impact of your research. 21 September 2018, 10am - 12:30pm, North Terrace OR online via live stream. Register here.

This activity counts for 2.5 credits in Domain D.

The Imposter Syndrome

Why do successful people often feel like frauds? This session, presented by Hugh Kearns of ThinkWell, will explain why high performing people often doubt their abilities and find it hard to enjoy their successes. It will also show the links to perfectionism and self-handicapping strategies such as procrastination, avoidance and overcommitment. 21 September 2018, 2pm - 3pm, North Terrace OR online via live stream. Register here.

This activity counts for 1 credit in Domain B.

Introduction to R for Statistics

R provides a powerful environment for the statistical and graphical analysis of data. This workshop presented by the School of Mathematical Sciences is aimed at HDR students with a need for statistical analysis using R but who have limited experience with this software. Please note this workshop does not cover statistics theory, it assumes students already have knowledge of introductory-to-intermediate level statistical analysis. 25 September 2018, 9am - 4pm, North Terrace. Register here.

This activity counts for 6 credits in Domain A.

Media Training for Scientists

Dealing with the media can be a challenge. In this workshop, the Australian Science Media Centre will explore how scientists can get the most out of working with the mainstream media. It will focus on making tricky science accessible, avoiding jargon, and how to communicate your message to a broad lay audience. 26 September 2018, 2pm - 4pm, North Terrace. Register here.

This activity counts for 2 credits in Domain D.

News

University of Adelaide Three Minute Thesis Final

The 2018 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) final was held on 11 September as part of the Research Tuesdays series. Ten impressive PhD candidates from across all faculties presented their research to the public in just three minutes. Congratulations to all finalists. It was an informative and entertaining evening with all participants doing an amazing job of delivering clear, concise, and engaging presentations.

The eventual winner was Bernard Evans from the Adelaide Medical School with his presentation “What Dragonflies can Teach us About Motion Adaptation”. Bernard also took out the People’s Choice Award. A third prize, the ThincLab Award, was awarded to Chidozie Alozie from the School of Education for his presentation “The New Problem We All Live With”.

Bernard now has the opportunity to compete at the final of the Asia-Pacific 3MT competition in Brisbane. The final will be streamed live so you can support Bernard by visiting the 2018 Asia-Pacific 3MT website on 27 September 2018. Good luck Bernard!

About CaRST

Located within the Adelaide Graduate Centre, CaRST is a specialised training and development program for HDR students at the University of Adelaide. For further information on CaRST visit the CaRST website.