15 May 2019

CaRST eNewsletter

Director's Message

We are currently accepting expressions of interest for the CaRST workshop Emotional Intelligence: Understanding ourselves and others. This 2-part program gives HDR students the opportunity to understand their own communication style, and develop strategies for working with others. Apply now to take part in the June offering!

Dr Monica Kerr
Director, CaRST

Events

Demystifying Research Metrics - Lecture

Presented by University Library staff, this lecture examines the nature of bibliometrics and altmetrics measurements, and why they are important for researchers. This lecture is targeted at staff and students who are publishing or who plan to publish in the future, and is particularly aimed at research students and Early Career Researchers. 17 May 2019, 1pm - 2pm, North Terrace OR online via live stream. Register here.

This activity counts for 1 credits in Domain A.

Handling Difficult Conversations Well

It sometimes seems that life is full of difficult conversations! They’re the ones that we put off, avoid or stumble our way through. But it is possible to handle them with greater certainty and confidence – and still get a good result with less emotional turmoil. In this session we will look at how these conversations arise, how they differ from “normal” conversations and how you can use collaborative communication skills to build relationships, reduce conflict, increase learning and improve outcomes. 23 May 2019, 2pm - 4pm, North Terrace. Register here.

This activity counts for 2 credits in Domain D.

SpringerNature: Early Career Researcher Publishing Workshop

Looking to get published? Springer Nature editors Lucie Bartonek and Nick Melchior will share their expertise (and insider tips!) in book and journal publishing at this informative workshop. Topics will include new developments in publishing, selecting the right journal, and writing high-impact abstracts and titles. 30 May 2019, 10am - 12pm, Ira Raymond Exhibition Room, Barr Smith Library, North Terrace. Places are limited so please register here.

This activity counts for 2 credits in Domain D.

Teaching Sustainability as a Cross-Curriculum Priority: Climate Change Resources for Teachers

Climate Change is one of the most significant issues of our times and a key factor affecting the pace of sustainable and equitable development of every country. TROP ICSU is a global project that aims to improve education of climate change by developing teaching tools and lesson plans for educators at the high school and undergraduate levels. The University of Adelaide, in collaboration with the Department of Environment and Water and the Adelaide Botanic High School will host a TROP ICSU professional development workshop for secondary and undergraduate educators of all disciplines.  The workshop is free and open to teachers, academic staff and HDR students. 30 and 31 May 2019, North Terrace. Further information and registration.

This activity counts for 13 credits in Domain D.

Emotional Intelligence: Understanding Ourselves and Others

Emotional intelligence is the ability to identify and manage your emotions and the emotions of others around you, which is key to building successful interpersonal relationships. Emotional Intelligence: Understanding Ourselves and Others gives HDR students the opportunity to understand their own communication style, and develop strategies for working with others.

This program is delivered over two 3-hour sessions and includes completion of a behavioural questionnaire prior to the first session.

Session 1: 12 June 2019, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Session 2: 19 June 2019, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

To register your interest in the course, please complete and submit the Expression of Interest Form by 24 May 2019.

News

L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Mentoring Scheme

In 2017, the Australian L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science (FWIS) program launched a mentoring scheme, in which the FWIS Alumni (past and present Fellows) will become mentors to passionate and ambitious PhD students. Five mentees will be chosen to take part in the latest program; interested female STEM PhD candidates are encouraged to apply. Applications close 22 May 2019.

More information: Download PDF flyer, Download mentee application form

Forrest Research Foundation 2020 Post-doctoral Fellowships

The Forrest Research Foundation welcomes applications for 2020 Post-doctoral fellowships. Established in 2014, the Forrest Research Foundation drives research and innovation capacity in Western Australia. Forrest Post-doctoral Fellows are outstanding researchers who wish to conduct their research at one of Western Australia's five universities. To be eligible, applicants must have successfully completed all the requirements for the award of their PhD by 31 December 2019.

Further information. Applications close 20 May 2019.

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.