13 February 2019

CaRST eNewsletter

Director's Message

Hello and welcome to another exciting year of Career and Research Skills Training (CaRST) for HDRs!

We’re kick-starting 2019 with the release of a brand new handbook for CaRST. Created to help HDRs successfully navigate the requirements of CaRST, this comprehensive resource includes everything you need to know about how to engage with the program, including a step-by-step guide and a catalogue of workshops categorised by domain and candidature stage. Download the guide here.

The CaRST Unit has also been busy putting together a robust program of opportunities to advance your development as a researcher in 2019. Log-in to CaRST Online to view upcoming dates and to register.

Dr Monica Kerr
Director, CaRST

Events

Workforce Skills

Communication, creative problem solving and conflict resolution are all essentials of employability. This high-intensity session delivered by Culture Team will include fun-filled learning experiences to practice working with others. In this session, HDR students will work together to solve challenging logic problems, human dilemmas, and true test of teamwork. 18 February 2019, 1:30pm - 4:30pm, North Terrace. Register here. (Limited places available - nearly full)

This activity counts for 3 credits in Domain D.

Intellectual Property 101

Are you new to the world of intellectual property? Have you heard the term IP and wondered what it is all about? This presentation will give you an overview of what IP is and how it is protected. 26 February 2019, 11am - 12pm, North Terrace OR online via live stream. Register here.

This activity counts for 1 credit in Domain C.

EndNote Basics - Lecture

Are you interested in learning how to conquer EndNote? Presented by University Library staff, this lecture is for beginners and provides an introduction to and demonstration of the EndNote reference management software program – no previous knowledge of EndNote is assumed. This session is open to all staff and students at the University and is a demonstration only, no computers are provided. 27 February 2019, 2pm - 3pm, North Terrace OR online via live stream. Register here.

This activity counts for 1 credit in Domain A.

Integrity and Authorship Training for Research Students

If you’re doing research, you may have heard (or even been directly involved with) discussions about authorship or research integrity. Did you know that ethical research practice, including the appropriate acknowledgement of the role of others, is not only a feature of good research culture but also required by national funding bodies and the University? This session will introduce your responsibilities as a researcher, including how to address authorship/integrity issues, and how to seek help if things go awry. 28 February 2019, 10am - 12pm, North Terrace. Register here.

This activity counts for 2 credits in Domain C.

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News

CaRST Handbook

The CaRST handbook details all you need to know about CaRST including program requirements and processes. The handbook also includes descriptions of CaRST training opportunities, and students can browse the opportunities by domain and also candidature stage. Download the CaRST Handbook.

APR Internship Opportunity

APR Internships provide an invaluable opportunity for research students to utilise their technical skills and knowledge to help industry address challenges they face. APR.Intern has announced the following new internship opportunity:

Juke Services is offering a 5 month internship (location flexible) with the project title: Analysing Options Strategies

This internship will focus on using a small number of scenarios which involve buying and/or selling ETOs (exchange traded options) to create a dynamic risk measurement tool. For the full project details, and information on how to apply, please visit: https://aprintern.org.au/2019/01/08/int-0572/. Applications close on 20 February 2019.

If you are currently undertaking your PhD, meet the eligibility requirements, and want to learn more, please contact David Beecham, Business Development for South Australia at: 0490 124 374 or d.beecham@aprintern.org.au.

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.