9 October 2018

CaRST eNewsletter

Director's Message

In recent weeks I have had the pleasure to speak at two events for HDR students. This included a welcome event for new students in ECMS and a lunchtime seminar in the School of Nursing where I was part of a panel discussing career planning strategies for HDRs. Thanks to both areas for inviting me to be involved in these great initiatives.

Dr Monica Kerr
Director, CaRST

Events

Engaging with Industry

Independent of your area of research, and independent of your future career plans, engaging and collaborating with others outside of the academic environment will form part of your future working life. Delivered by Associate Professor Carolin Plewa, this hands-on workshop will provide a framework and starting point for becoming industry confident as we address questions regarding how to find partners, how to initiate partnerships, how to manage expectations and how to develop long-term strategic partnerships for continued success in this area. 10 October 2018, 2pm - 4pm, North Terrace. Register here.

This activity counts for 2 credits in Domain D.

Handling Difficult Conversations Well

It sometimes seems that life is full of difficult conversations! They’re the ones that we put off, avoid or stumble our way through. But it is possible to handle them with greater certainty and confidence – and still get a good result with less emotional turmoil. In this session we will look at how these conversations arise, how they differ from “normal” conversations and how you can use collaborative communication skills to build relationships, reduce conflict, increase learning and improve outcomes. 11 October 2018, 1:30pm - 3:30pm, North Terrace OR online via live stream. Register here.

This activity counts for 2 credits in Domain D.

Introduction to University Teaching

Does University teaching feature in your career plan? If so, join us for this introductory workshop which will introduce student-centred learning strategies, engaging small and large classes, and providing effective feedback and assessment. 16 October 2018, 9am - 12pm, North Terrace. Register here.

This activity counts for 2 credits in Domain D.

EndNote: Basics

Are you interested in learning how to conquer EndNote? Presented by University Library staff, this hands-on session is designed to give you the essential skills to use EndNote for your research and writing. No prior knowledge of EndNote is assumed.  16 October 2018, 10am - 12pm, North Terrace. Register here.

This activity counts for 2 credits in Domain D.

Project Management

Recommended for mid to late candidature HDR students, this intensive workshop will provide an introduction into the context, rationale, strategy and tactics of project management. Presented by the Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Innovation Centre (ECIC), this workshop will provide you with basic knowledge in core areas of scope, time and cost, allowing you to confidently deal with the ever growing complexities and challenges of project management. 17 October 2018, 9:30am - 4:30pm, North Terrace. Register here.

This activity counts for 6 credits in Domain C.

Preparing your Research Data Management Plan

University research projects are required to have a data management plan. If you’re not sure what that entails, come to this hands-on workshop where you will have a chance to complete your Research Data Management Plan, ask any questions, and discuss any issues you might be facing in a supportive atmosphere. This course is optional – you do not need to attend in order to complete your data management plan. If you wish to attend you must first complete this pre-requisite online course. 18 October 2018, 10am - 11:30am, Waite. Register here.

This activity counts for 2 credits in Domain C.

Commercialisation: Are you ready?

Interested in commercialising your research, but not sure about the next step? In this session, Adelaide Enterprise will discuss how value is created during the process of translating research into a commercialisation outcome by licencing underlying intellectual property. 18 October 2018, 11am - 12pm, North Terrace OR online via live stream. Register here.

This activity counts for 1 credit in Domain D.

Seven Secrets of Highly Successful Research Students

What do higher degree by research students do to finish on time, to overcome isolation, doubt and writers block? And to enjoy the process? And just as importantly, what do they do in order to spend guilt-free time with their family and friends and perhaps even have holidays? If this sounds appealing, join presenter Hugh Kearns for this session to learn the seven secrets. 18 October 2018, 2pm - 4:30pm, Waite OR online via live stream. Register here.

This activity counts for 2.5 credits in Domain B.

Social Media Platforms for Researchers

There is a huge range of social media platforms and other online sites that researchers can use to tell their research stories. In this seminar, Paul Willis from Media Engagement Services will take a look at many different social media platforms and how a researcher can best use each one within their communications network.
19 October 2018 - Roseworthy Campus
31 October 2018 -  North Terrace Campus (live streamed)
1 November 2018 - Waite Campus
Register here.

This activity counts for 1 credit in Domain D.

Structuring your Thesis: From design to writing

In this workshop, Dr. Margaret Cargill will describe strategies for creating a coherent story out of disparate fragments. There will be opportunity to apply the strategies to the students’ own work. This workshop is Ideal for students past the half-way point in candidature and is structured to be most relevant for thesis in fields related to Agriculture, Food and Wine. Please bring along 2-3 pages of your own writing. 22 October 2018, 1pm - 5pm, McLeod Lecture Theatre, Waite. Register here.

This activity counts for 4 credits in Domain D.

Designing Equitable Foundations for Open Knowledge

Governments, funders, universities, publishers, and scholars are increasingly adopting open policies and practices. Designing open systems to ensure that they are inclusive, equitable, and truly serve the needs of a diverse global community presents a new challenge. Join us at this free open access week event with presentations by Dr Tasha Schranz (UniSA), Dr Natalie Harkin (Flinders) and Prof Katrina Falkner & Dr Rebecca Vivian (UofA) and a panel discussion chaired by Liz Walkley-Hall (Flinders). Morning tea provided. 23 October 2018, 9am - 12:15pm, UniSA City West. Register here.

This activity counts for 3 credits in Domain D.

News

Annual Review and CaRST

With the 2018 Annual Review now open, we have been receiving a number of inquiries about the CaRST requirements section. Below are answers to 2 common questions:

• To create the PDF of your CaRST Progress Summary, head to the review page of CaRST Online and click the 'Print Page' link at the very top of the page. A preview of the page will be created. Instead of sending to a printer, print to PDF which will allow you to save a copy of the PDF on your computer.
• HDR students who commenced prior to 1 January 2017 are not required to participate in CaRST and are automatically exempt. These students can indicate they are exempt in the Annual Review form.

Other FAQs can be viewed on the CaRST FAQ webpage.

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.