19 May 2021

CaRST eNewsletter

Dr Monica Kerr
Director, CaRST

Training & Development Events

Media Training for Scientists

When: 25 May 2021, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Dealing with the media can be a challenge. In this workshop, the Australian Science Media Centre will explore how scientists can get the most out of working with the mainstream media. It will focus on making tricky science accessible, avoiding jargon, and how to communicate your message to a broad lay audience. Register here.

Time for Research

When: 26 May 2021, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Credits: 2.5 credits, Domain B
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

As a busy academic do you feel like you never have enough time to get to your research, particularly the writing part? This workshop shows you how to guarantee you spend high quality time on your research outputs. Join Hugh Kearns as he covers prioritising, goal setting and managing competing demands in a university context. Register here.

Working with your Supervisor – Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

When: 27 May 2021, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: In-person

The relationship you have with your supervisor is crucial in determining your PhD experience. They are your primary source of guidance as you undertake an individual research project and even the best student/supervisor relationships can experience periods of strain through the ups and downs of research. In this workshop you will learn what you can do to establish a positive working relationship with your supervisor and ultimately get the most out of your HDR experience. Register here.

Please note: This session is for Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences students only. Sessions for other faculties are coming soon.

Getting Started with HPC using Slurm

When: 27-28 May 2021, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Credits: 6 credits, Domain A (self-recorded)
Delivery mode: Zoom meeting, limited places

High-Performance Computing (HPC) allows you to accomplish 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 scripts on HPC infrastructure. Open to all researchers, online via Zoom. Register here.

Writing the Introductory and Literature Review Sections for your Research Proposal

When: 28 May 2021, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Credits: 2.5 credits, Domain A
Delivery mode: Zoom meeting

This session focuses on the successful communication and language aspects of the Introduction and Literature Review sections of the Research Proposal. In particular, it will focus on language for how to introduce and discuss your research and how to clearly express your "voice". This includes how to indicate critical evaluation of source material and how to conclude different points within the proposal text. Register here.

Please note: This is a repeat workshop of the session held 14 May 2021.

Improve your Confidence with Improv

When: 31 May 2021, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain B
Delivery mode: In-person, limited places

Is there a performer inside you, dying to get out? Want to improve your public speaking skills or feel more comfortable when put on the spot? If you answered yes, or you just want to have a truckload of fun, improvisation is for you! This workshop presented by On The Fly Improv uses theatre games to create a fun way to help you to build confidence and improve your communication skills. Register on waitlist.

Writing the Theory, Methodology and Summary Sections of your Research Proposal

When: 3 June 2021, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Credits: 2.5 credits, Domain A
Delivery mode: Zoom meeting

This session focuses on the successful communication and language aspects of the Theoretical Framework, Methodology and Summary sections of the Research Proposal. It looks at language for writing about processes and how to qualify your comments. In addition, the session covers the communication of a clear and succinct Summary. Register here.

The Self-Reflective HDR

When: 7 June 2021, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain B
Delivery mode: In-person, limited places

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? If you are looking to achieve balance in your life, join Jane Turner Goldsmith for the third session of the Mental Health and Wellbeing series. Register here.

Establishing Industry Research Projects

When: 10 June 2021, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

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.

Other Training & Development

JBI gLocal Solution Room 2021

The JBI gLocal Solution Room is a FREE event designed to provide pragmatic solutions to challenges in getting evidence into practice in local settings. This event will feature an esteemed panel of experts that will provide 'real-world' insights during their presentations which are focused on evidence implementation. As a 'think tank' the experts will then respond directly to participant questions around challenges in getting research into practice during an interactive panel discussion. The aim is to provide practical solutions for getting evidence into practice in unique clinical settings. Further Information.

GRADE Workshop

The GRADE approach (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation) reflects best practice in clinical guideline development and is endorsed by organisations globally. This one-day workshop is designed for systematic reviewers, guideline developers and others wanting to learn more about GRADE methodology, particularly the creation of Summary of Findings tables and Evidence Profiles, and trustworthy recommendations in guidelines. 10 June 2021; 9:00am - 4:30pm. Further Information.

News

Virtual 3 Minute Thesis

The 3 Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a national competition that challenges Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students to effectively explain their research to a non-specialist audience in just three minutes. The aim is to cultivate their academic, presentation, and research communication skills while celebrating the exciting research conducted by HDR students across the country.

Entry is now open to all HDRs, however, only PhD candidates who have successfully passed their Major Review by the date of their first presentation are eligible to reach the University Final round. For more information and to register, visit the University of Adelaide 3MT website. Registrations close 18 June 2020 - don't miss out!

Seeking capable PhD students for casual eResearch Trainer positions

Intersect (www.intersect.org.au) is looking for exceptional PhD candidates based in Adelaide to join their Training team as casual eResearch Trainers. The position will deliver and/or assist in research-oriented training courses on digital tools and technologies used for data analysis, data management, programming, and research computing. Further information and how to apply.

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.