11 March 2020

CaRST eNewsletter

Director’s Message

The annual Career Expo is coming up on the 18th and 19th of March, which is an excellent opportunity to mingle with potential employers. The Graduate Centre will have a booth, so be sure to stop by and say hello to our friendly staff.

We are also collecting Expressions of Interest for our next online 'Career Control for Researchers' program, which will run from April to June 2020.

Finally, CaRST Online has undergone makeover and we are ready for the big reveal. Check it out the next time you log in. We hope you enjoy the new look!

Dr Monica Kerr
Director, CaRST

AGC Events

Before registering for CaRST events, please review our no-show policy.

Seven Secrets of Highly Successful Research Students

Date: 18 March 2020
Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Credits: 2.5 credits in Domain B

What do Higher Degree by Research students do to finish on time, to overcome isolation, doubt and writer’s block, and to enjoy the process? Presented by Hugh Kearns, this workshop describes the key habits that research and experience with thousands of students shows will make a difference to how quickly and easily you complete your HDR. This session will be live streamed. Register here.

Planning your Research Proposal

Date: 19 March, 26 March, and 2 April
Time: 9.00am-10.35am
Credits: 4.5 hours in Domain B

Need help with the requirements of the research proposal and establishing the foundation for a successful proposal? Part of the International Career and Research Skills Training (iCaRST) program, this module is open to domestic HDR students who have not completed their CCSP. It consists of 3 sessions; students should only register if they can attend all three dates. Register here.

Note: international students should not register via this link as you will be booked into required modules by the iCaRST Administrator.

The PhD Challenge

Date: 20 March 2020
Time: 9:30am – 1:00pm
Credits: 3.5 credits in Domain B

The HDR journey can be a challenging one, and there are many skills required to negotiate this experience effectively. In this small group workshop presented by Hugh Kearns you will participate in various outdoor learning and problem solving activities to represent key parts of the PhD journey, and develop skills to be successful during your HDR. Currently full. Register on the waitlist.
 

Note about the waitlist: if a place becomes available or new dates are added, those registered on the waitlist will be notified and offered a place.

IT Tools for Researchers: What, Why, How, and Where

Date: 25 March 2020
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Credits: 1 credit in Domain A

This session will provide an overview of the many IT systems and tools on offer to make the most of your research, from building your research profile to managing your data and promoting your outputs. It will cover what is available, where to find them, and where to find more help and training when it is needed. Register here.

Other Events

Careers Expo 2020

Careers Expo provide an opportunity for students to connect directly with industry to discuss opportunities and career pathways. Held in March over two days.

First Day: Wednesday 18-March 2020
Event Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Disciplines: Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematical Sciences, Architecture, Construction and Sciences

Second Day: Thursday 19-March 2020
Event Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Disciplines: Business (Commerce, Finance, Economics, Marketing), Law*, Psychology, Health Sciences, Education, Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Further information.

Eligible for 1 hour in Domain B. Please self-record the activity in CaRST Online. Be sure to scan in on the day and use the Career Hub booking record as evidence.

PAWS workshop

How not to annoy your supervisor, or your examiners: Grammar and self-editing for HDR students

Date: Wednesday 18 March 2020, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Waite Campus
Credit: 4 credits, Domain A

To present ourselves and our ideas in the best possible light, we must be able to edit our own writing for grammatical accuracy and correct punctuation, even as we learn new vocabulary and expressions as part of our study programs. For many of us, even if we learned these things at school, we’ve forgotten a lot and/or we get confused trying to apply the rules to our own writing. Come along to this workshop for a hands-on refresher – no matter whether you use English as a first or an additional language. Delivered by Margaret Cargill and organised by the Postgraduate Association for Waite Students (PAWS). Further information and to register.

News

iCaRST

The International Career and Research Skills Training (iCaRST) program is a tailored introduction to the CaRST program for international research students. The program is designed to help students achieve a successful research proposal submission by developing their research communication skills, including training in research design, presentation and writing.

Although seminars are limited to international students, program lectures are open to domestic HDR students who are in the first 6 months of their candidature and have not yet completed the CCSP.

The next program commences 17 March 2020 with lectures available on the following topics:

- Planning your Research Proposal
- Writing your Research Proposal - Part 1
- Writing your Research Proposal - Part 2
- Designing your Research Project
- Managing your Supervisor Relationship and Digital Presence

International students should not register via the links above as you will be booked into required modules by the iCaRST Administrator.

Career Control for Researchers – Applications now open

Career Control for Researchers is an online program which gives HDR students the tools, guidance and confidence to take charge of their career direction, determine their own priorities and accelerate their progress.

The next Career Control for Researchers course will run from 20 April 2020 to 12 June 2020, and Expressions of Interest for this program are now open. Although this program specifically targets PhD students, all HDR students (including MPhil) are eligible to participate.

For more information and to express interest in participating in the upcoming program, please visit the Career Control for Researchers webpage.

Expressions of Interest must be submitted before Wednesday 25 March 2020.

This program is recognised for 13 credits in Domain B.

Tip of the week

Did you know that if you develop a University of Adelaide Researcher Profile, you can claim this for CaRST credit? By obtaining an ORCiD, uploading this to Aurora, and creating your Researcher Profile, you will be well on your way to growing your network in academia.

Industry Opportunities

The Industry Engaged PhD (IEP) Program and Scholarship

IEP scholarships are now available to support eligible domestic and international students who undertake an industry placement. The University of Adelaide’s Industry Engaged PhD (IEP) program involves participation in an industry placement of 1-3 months (FTE) in duration, together with the completion of a number of Career and Research Skills Training (CaRST) and other professional development activities. Completion of the IEP, including the compulsory CaRST credit courses, will be reflected as a statement on the academic transcript. For information about this program, including the application process, please visit the IEP website.

APR Internship Opportunities Available!

The University of Adelaide has partnered with APR.Intern to expand the range of placement opportunities available to our PhD students. At this time, there are lots of exciting opportunities available for SA. APR.Intern facilitates short term 3-5 month placements for students to apply their research expertise to projects while gaining invaluable industry experience. For current APR.Intern opportunities and program information please visit their website.

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.