21 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.

Publishing Principles for your Research: a copyright and open access perspective

Date:  Monday 24 August
Time:  10.30–11.30 am
Credits:  1 credit, Domain D
Delivery mode:  Zoom Webinar

Deciding where to publish can be complex. This session, Publishing Principles for your Research: a Copyright and Open Access Perspective, provides the key principles you will need to consider, and the tools that can help along the way. The session will also explore publication agreements and opportunities to make your work open access.  Register here.  Bookings close 30 minutes prior to the session.

Flexing Your Communication Style

Date:  Thursday 27 August 2020
Time:  12:00pm – 1:00pm
Credits:  1 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode:  Zoom meeting

Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling uncomfortable?  Did you reflect on why it didn’t go well?  Chances are that there was a mismatch in your communication style!!  Join us in this session to find out how to identify your own preferred communication style and workplace preference, and to forge positive relationships with colleagues.  Register here.  This is a small-group, interactive workshop; numbers are strictly limited.

Engaging with Industry

Date:  Monday 31 August 2020
Time:  2:30pm – 4:00pm
Credits:  1.5 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode:  Zoom webinar

Independent of your area of research, and independent of your future career plans, engaging and collaborating with others outside of the academic environment will form part of your future working life.  This hands-on workshop will provide a vital framework and starting point for becoming industry confident, as we address questions regarding engagement management and how to develop a long-term strategic partnerships for continued success in this area.  Register here.  Bookings close 30 minutes prior to the session.

Working with your Supervisor (Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences)

Date:  3 September 2020
Time:  10:00am – 12:00pm
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 Health & Medical Sciences student only.

Other Events

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. Monday 24 August, 2:00pm & Wednesday 9 September 2020, 1:30pm via Zoom.  Register here.

Create Your Researcher Profile

This session for academics, HDR students, and titleholders will support you to find, edit, and update your Researcher Profile.   Tuesday 1 September 2020, 11:00am via Zoom. Register here.

Intersect Hacky Hour

Hacky hour is an informal meetup for researchers to discuss technology-related issues. Experts will be on hand to advise on things like coding, data analytics, or digital tools. If you have such a problem, bring it along and get help!  Next session: High Performance Computing | August 25 @ 3 pm. Please note this is provided as a helpful resource for researchers but is not eligible for CaRST.

Survey Tools in Research: REDCap and Qualtrics

Now more than ever researchers are needing to embrace electronic data capture methods to keep their research moving in the midst of social distancing restrictions and decreased access to survey participants. Using a research specific survey tool can not only solve this problem, but also set your research up for success through intuitive data collection and validation, scheduling and reporting. In this webinar from Intersect we investigate two of the most popular research tools: REDCap and Qualtrics. 10 September 2020, 12pm – 1pm via Zoom webinar. Register. Eligible for 1 CaRST credit; students must self-record using the certificate of completion emailed to participants following the webinar.

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 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 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.