10 June 2020

CaRST eNewsletter

Also this month, we have expanded our list of experiential learning activities that can be claimed for CaRST credit. These new categories are primarily focused on arrangements with industry, which are important for enhancing student employability, increasing university-industry collaboration, as well as enabling the wider impacts of research. Further details under the CaRST News section below.

Finally, it’s not too late to get involved in this year's Virtual 3MT competition! Be sure to attend training on the 15th June and register by the 19th June.

Dr Monica Kerr
Director, CaRST

CaRST News

Virtual 3 Minute Thesis (3MT®)

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.
Registrations close 19 June - don't miss your chance to participate!

New Activity Categories in CaRST Online

A new update in CaRST Online enables students to receive credit for a wider range of experiential learning activities. The new activity categories eligible for CaRST credit include:

• Dissemination of research work in public fora
• Engaging with industry
• Entrepreneurship/Pitch competition participant
• Fieldwork with research-end user
• Industry mentoring program participant
• Job shadowing or industry visitation
• Publication in collaboration with industry or external organisation
• Session chair or session organiser

You can find these activities in the ‘add a self-recorded activity’ form. Select either the ‘Experiential’ or ‘Other commercialisation and engagement activities’ category.

Browse all eligible activity categories and conditions on the CaRST Experiential Activities webpage.

AGC Events

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

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 credits, 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.
Join the waitlist.

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

Working with your Supervisor (ECMS)

Date: 18 June 2020
Time: 10:00am
Credits: 2 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom

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 ECMS students only. Sessions for other faculties coming soon. 

Getting Started with HPC

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

Dates: 22 June 2020 and 23 June 2020
Time: 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Credit: 6 credits, Domain A
Delivery mode: Online class via Zoom

High-Performance Computing (HPC) allows you to accomplish your analysis faster by using many parallel CPUs and huge amounts of memory simultaneously. This CaRST course, presented by Intersect, provides a hands-on introduction to running software on HPC infrastructure. Open to HDR students, ECRs, and research staff. Register via Eventbrite.

Working with your Supervisor (Sciences)

Date: 23 June 2020
Time: 2:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom

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 Sciences students only. Sessions for other faculties coming soon. 

Reviving your Life while doing an HDR

Date: 24 June 2020
Time: 10:00am
Credit: 2 credits, Domain B
Delivery mode: Webinar via Zoom

In this final session of the Mental Health and Wellbeing series, Jane Turner Goldsmith will provide the tools needed to pick yourself up or ‘revive’ when facing common concerns for HDRs, including anxiety and stress. This session will include a range of experiential exercises to relax the body, including breathing, meditation, mindfulness, progressive muscle relaxation and visualisation. Register here. Bookings close 30 minutes prior to the session.

Data Entry and Processing in SPSS

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

Dates: 25 June 2020 and 26 June 2020
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Credit: 6 credits, Domain A
Delivery mode: Online class via Zoom

This workshop from Intersect and CaRST is recommended for researchers and postgraduate students who are new to SPSS or Statistics; or those simply looking for a refresher course before taking a deep dive into using SPSS. Open to HDR students, ECRs, and research staff. Register via Eventbrite.

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. Thursday 11 June 3:00pm and Thursday 18 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. Thursday 11 June 1:00pm and Thursday 18 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.

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.