24 March 2020

CaRST eNewsletter

Director’s Message

The University’s priority is the health, safety, and wellbeing of its students and staff. As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, please be assured the Graduate Centre is here to support you through these challenging times and plans are in place to ensure continuity of our services. CaRST workshops are continuing, with online options now available. Please refer to the FAQs below for further information regarding how CaRST is responding to this situation.

Dr Monica Kerr
Director, CaRST

CaRST COVID-19 FAQs

What is CaRST implementing to minimise the impact on programs?

As at 18 March, the following will take effect immediately and will remain in place until further notice:

CaRST workshops will continue and students are expected to complete their hours as normal.
Workshops will be delivered online only, and only close contact courses that are not conducive to live streaming will be postponed at this time. Students registered into upcoming workshops will be notified by email regarding online options or if the session is being deferred.
Sessions will be delivered online as webinars via the Zoom platform. Instructions and a link to access the Zoom webinar will be emailed to course attendees 30 minutes prior to the start of the session. To minimise last-minute technical difficulties, you may like to spend some time becoming familiar with the platform and sign-in process prior to the session. For further information please review the CaRST Student Guide - Zoom Webinars.
During this time, students are encouraged to take advantage of the range of training that is already available online. You can easily find online activities in the CaRST Online training catalogue; please ensure that you are logged in first to access this content.
Pending activity reviews and reviews of CaRST progress at the CCSP and Major Review will be conducted as normal although delays are expected.

Please email carst@adelaide.edu.au for all CaRST enquiries.

Can students attend iCaRST remotely rather than on campus?

In line with the University’s directive to provide options for students to observe social distancing measures in their programs, the iCaRST Program 1 will be delivered remotely.

From 23 March, all lectures will be delivered online.
From 30 March, all seminars will be online. The seminars in week 23 March will be held in rooms where social distancing can be observed.
All consults will be online, using Zoom or another suitable platform.

Please email icarst@adelaide.edu.au for all iCaRST enquiries.

AGC Events

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

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

Date: 25 March 2020
Time: 10:00am
Credits: 1 credit, Domain A
Delivery mode: Online webinar via Zoom

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. Bookings close 30 minutes prior to the session.

Researcher Profiles and Personal Branding

Date: 1 April 2020
Time: 2:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain B
Delivery mode: Online webinar via Zoom

This session will provide an overview of why having a researcher profile is important, and how this contributes to developing your personal brand. It will cover where to find the relevant systems, how they link together, managing a personal brand and profile, and where to find more help and training when it is needed.
Register here. Bookings close 30 minutes prior to the session.

Clinical Research: Establishing Investigator Initiated Trials

Date: 2 April 2020
Time: 1:30pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain A
Delivery mode: Online webinar via Zoom

This course will cover the wide range of factors in investigator initiated clinical trials including the context of health science translation, determining the research question, study design, setting up collaborations, the role of industry partners, writing the protocol, assessing study feasibility, managing study participants, costing essentials and funding options for studies. After the course, students should feel confident in joining a clinical research team and understand how it should be conducted. Register here. Bookings close 30 minutes prior to the session.

Career Control for Researchers

Timeframe and dates: 20 April 2020 - 12 June 2020 (8 weeks)
Credits: 13 credits, Domain B
Delivery mode: Online course

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 course is delivered over an 8 week timeframe, allowing you to join live, web-based discussions with career specialists. You will also complete self-paced modules with a total average time commitment of 1 - 1.5 hours per week. Please visit the Career Control for Researchers webpage for further information, and to submit your Expression of Interest before Monday 30 March 2020.

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CaRST Tip

Looking for training you can access online and on-demand? The CaRST MyUni course offers a range of training materials, including recordings from past workshops and a collection of useful resources.

Workshops are eligible for CaRST credit, which can be claimed after successfully completing the associated quiz. For access instructions and to self-enrol in the course, please visit AGC132 CaRST MyUni Course in CaRST Online.

Other News

EndNote: Essentials Online Training

The University Library has developed an online EndNote training that takes you through the essential elements of EndNote. EndNote is a tool that can be used to manage your scholarly references, including creating in-text citations and bibliographies. This course is recognised by CaRST for 2 credits in Domain A. For more information and to self-enrol, visit LIB22 Endnote: Essentials in CaRST Online.

COVID-19 FAQs for HDR Students

The Graduate Centre has created a Frequently Asked Questions page (FAQs) regarding COVD-19 which will be updated regularly as the situation develops. Please visit the Adelaide Graduate Centre website for COVID-19 FAQs for HDR Students.

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 as part of their PhD. 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 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.