28 May 2020

CaRST eNewsletter

Virtual 3 Minute Thesis

Are you ready to share your research with the world?

In 2020, the 3MT® competition has moved online via video submission, so you can share your research from the comfort of your own home! For more information about the virtual competition format and to register, visit our University 3MT website.

Interested and want to find out more? Attend our final 3MT Information Session via Zoom webinar: 2 June 2020, 3:00pm. Register here.

3MT COMPETITION REGISTRATION

AGC Events

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

3 Minute Thesis Information Session

Date: 2 June 2020
Time: 3:00pm
Delivery mode: Online webinar via Zoom

Interested in participating in the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition this year? Join us for an information session where we will share everything you need to know about participating in 2020. Register here. Bookings close 30 minutes prior to the session.

Please note: this session is not eligible for credit as it is for information purposes only.

Establishing Industry Research Projects

Date: 11 June 2020
Time: 2:00pm
Credit: 1 credit, Domain D
Delivery mode: Online webinar via Zoom

Many HDR projects include some interaction with industry, and your career may well involve forming university industry linkages. Join Greg Macpherson for this session where you can put your interest in engaging with industry into action, and find out the steps involved when setting up an industry linked project. Register here. Bookings close 30 minutes prior to the session.

The Self-Reflective HDR

Date: 12 June 2020
Time: 10:00am
Credit: 2 credits, Domain B
Delivery mode: Online webinar via Zoom

Are you keen to improve your success, performance, and wellbeing by learning how to find and use your strengths, understand your personal qualities, characteristics and resources? Join Jane Turner Goldsmith for the third session of the Mental Health and Wellbeing series. Register here. Bookings close 30 minutes prior to the session.

Preparing for the 3MT: Everything you need to know

Date: 15 June 2020
Time: 2:00pm
Credit: 2.5 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: Online webinar via Zoom

Designed for any HDR student who is thinking about participating in the 3MT® competition, this workshop explains what the 3MT is, how it works, and provides strategies and suggestions to help you win over the judging panel. Do you want to know how to make your presentation memorable, and cope with the inevitable anxiety that comes with presenting? In this session, Hugh Kearns will share all the best ‘tips and tricks’ to be successful in the 3MT. Register here. Bookings close 30 minutes prior to the session.

Please note: all HDR students are welcome to attend this session - you do not need to have registered as a 3MT competitor.

Data Manipulation and Visualisation in R

This is a 2-part workshop. Attendance at both sessions is required.

Dates: 16 June 2020 and 17 June 2020
Time: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Credit: 6 hours, Domain A
Delivery mode: Online class via Zoom

Do you have a good knowledge of the basic concepts and techniques in R and want to level up? This course from Intersect and CaRST will teach data manipulation and visualisation in R using RStudio. Open to HDR students, ECRs, and research staff. Register via Eventbrite.

Prerequisites: This course requires a good knowledge of the basic concepts and techniques in R.

BROWSE MORE EVENTS

CaRST Tip

Submitted a self-recorded activity and wondering why it hasn’t been approved yet?
In 2019, students logged over 5,600 self-recorded activities - that’s a lot of activities for us to review!

If it takes awhile for an activity to be approved, it doesn’t necessarily mean there is an issue with the activity. It’s more likely that we are just working our way through the pending activity queue.

If further information is required to verify what the activity is, the hours claimed, or your participation, the activity will be returned to you as ‘not approved’ with feedback provided in the activity form. Rest assured all activities will be reviewed by our team as soon as possible!

Other News

LabArchives Electronic Research Notebook

This session will help researchers and HDR students who want to learn how to collaborate, update, and manage research data using the LabArchive Electronic Research Notebook system. Wednesday 3 June 11:00am and Thursday 11 June 3:00pm via Zoom. Register.

Create Your Researcher Profile

This session for academics, HDR students, and titleholders will support you to find, edit, and update your Researcher Profile. Wednesday 3 June, 10:00 am and Thursday 11 June, 1:00pm via Zoom. Register.

Visualise your Thesis

Registrations are now OPEN for the 2020 Visualise Your Thesis competition! Open to Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students, this is the perfect opportunity to flex your creativity and get your research out there. Competition opens 1 June and submissions will be accepted until 26 July. Winning prize is $1000! Register online.

COVID-19 FAQs for HDR Students

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

Find us on Twitter!

The Adelaide Graduate Centre is now on Twitter. Follow us @GradCentreUofA for the latest research student news, events, tips and more. Social media is an important way of engaging the public, communicating research and creating impact. If you don’t have a Twitter account, create one and start tweeting today!

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 (including remotely/online) 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 is working with APR.Intern to expand the range of placement opportunities available to our PhD students (including internships that can be completed remotely/online). 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.