5 August 2020

CaRST eNewsletter

CaRST Events

Please note that CaRST Events are for HDR students only unless otherwise specified.  Before registering for CaRST events, please review our no-show policy.

Working with your Supervisor (Professions)

Date: 12 August 2020
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom meeting

The relationship you have with your supervisor is crucial in determining your PhD experience, but even the best student/supervisor relationships can experience periods of strain through the ups and downs of research. In this workshop, you will learn how you can establish a positive working relationship with your supervisor and ultimately get the most out of your HDR experience.  Register here. Bookings close 30 minutes prior to the session.  

Please note: This session is for Faculty of Professions students only.

Copyright Considerations for your Thesis

Date: Thursday 13 August
Time: 10.30am - 11:30am
Credits:  1 credit, Domain C
Delivery mode:  Zoom webinar

Come along to the Library’s copyright session to learn about the basics of copyright, the use of third-party copyright material in your thesis, and your overall rights as an author.  Register here. Bookings close 30 minutes prior to the session. 

Research Grants and Fellowship Opportunities (ARC)

Date:  Tuesday 18 August 2020
Time:  2:00pm - 3:00pm
Credits:  1 credit, Domain C
Delivery mode:  Zoom webinar

Presented by Research Services, this session will explore project funding (grants) and people funding (fellowships) available from the Australian Research Council (ARC). It will cover topics including funding opportunities, as well as the grant application and assessment process. Register here.  Bookings close 30 minutes prior to the session. 

Creating Impact for Research through Social Media

Date:  Friday 21 August 2020
Time:  10:30am - 11:30am
Credits:  1 credit, Domain D
Delivery mode:  Zoom webinar

With the release of the ARC assessment of Engagement and Impact, researchers are now exploring how to create impact for their research through outreach and engagement.  This seminar will cover strategies to generate impact through the creative use of social media by researchers.  Register here.  Bookings close 30 minutes prior to the session. 

Programming with MATLAB 

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

Date:  Tuesday, 25 August 2020 and Wednesday, 26 August 2020
Time:  9:30am – 12:30pm
Credits:  6 credits, Domain A
Delivery mode:  Zoom meeting

MATLAB is an incredibly powerful programming environment with a rich set of analysis toolkits. This session is for anyone just getting started – with MATLAB and, more generally, with programming. Open to HDR students, ECRs, and research staff. Register here.

Other Events

A showcase of Data Analysis in Python and R: A case study using COVID-19 data

In all fields of research we are being confronted with a deluge of data; data that needs cleaning and transformation to be used in further analysis. This Intersect webinar demonstrates the effective use of programming tools for an initial analysis  of COVID-19 datasets, with examples using both R and Python. Tuesday 11 August, 12:00pm – 1:00pm via Zoom webinar. Register.

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 12 August, 11:00am and Monday 24 August, 2:00pm 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.  Thursday 20 August 2020, 10:00am via Zoom. Register.

News

New online resource to help with choosing your research methodology and methods

The most challenging activity in many research projects revolves around deciding which methodologies and methods to utilize. This set of resources from Charles Darwin University will help you decide which theoretical perspectives, methodologies, and methods you should use; decide which techniques you could use to analyze data, and identify other methods that could improve your research.

Focus on peer review online course

This free online learning course from Nature Masterclasses provides a comprehensive and insightful overview of the peer review process. For students and researchers in the natural sciences who are new to peer review or wish to refresh their skills. Free to access upon registration. Use the certificate of completion to claim 3.5 CaRST hours in Domain D.

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.