27 November 2019

CaRST eNewsletter

Events

Writing your Research Proposal, Part 1

Need help with writing your research proposal? This 3-part series of lectures covers the first part of the research proposal, including the introduction, literature review, and academic conventions. 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. Students should only register if they can attend all three dates: 5 Dec, 12 Dec, and 19 Dec, 9.05am – 10.35am. Register here. Note: iCaRST students should not register via this link.

This activity counts for 4.5 hours in Domain A.

Writing your Research Proposal, Part 2

Need help with writing your research proposal? This 2-part series of lectures focuses on the language aspects of the second stage of the research proposal as well as journal and systematic review writing. 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. Students should only register if they can attend both dates: 23 Jan and 6 Feb, 9.05am – 10.35am. Register here. Note: iCaRST students should not register via this link.

 This activity counts for 3 hours in Domain A.

Tip of the Week

Have you recently attended a discipline or industry-focused Conference, Symposium, Forum or Annual Meeting relevant to your field of study? Did you know that events such as these can be claimed for CaRST credit in Domain B?

You can self-record these activities in your CaRST Record, as Experiential Activity in the category of ‘Conferences and Symposia –Attendance’, and will receive three (3) credits per day of attendance. Please provide a program/timetable and booking receipt as evidence.

News

Pronouncing Scientific English: Identifying and Addressing Your Personal Challenges

Struggle with scientific jargon? Perplexed by complicated pronunciation? Then this is the workshop for you! Join Margaret Cargill in an afternoon session focusing on phonetic alphabet use, tips for making your own spoken exercises, and guidelines on where to put emphasis on syllables. Bring 2 slides from a recent presentation on a printed sheet - this will be used to identify your individual challenges and solutions. Suitable for any student using English as an Additional Language studying a science discipline. Afternoon tea provided. 10th December, 2-5pm. Location: Waite Campus, Charles Hawker Room 205.

Book via email paws@clubs.auu.org.au or through the Postgraduate Association for Waite Students (P.A.W.S.) Facebook page.

Christmas Closure

The Adelaide Graduate Centre will be closed from 12-3pm on Tuesday 17 December for a private function. Following this, we will break for Christmas on Tuesday 24 December at 12pm, reopening at 9am on Thursday 2  January 2020.

We encourage students planning on submitting their thesis before the end of the year to submit as soon as possible, noting that we will be unable to accept submissions on the afternoon of Tuesday 17 December, or on the morning of 24 December. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

Pitch it Clever

Universities Australia’s annual Pitch it Clever competition invites early career researchers to showcase their skills as brilliant research communicators. Entrants create a one-to-two minute video that clearly explains their research , why it matters and how it can be applied. The winner of the Vice-Chancellor Award receives a $3,000 cash prize and the one-week internship with The Conversation at their Melbourne headquarters. Applications close at 11pm on 24 January 2020. Apply Now

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.