28 October 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.
 

Professional Branding: Create outstanding LinkedIn profile

Date: 29 October 2020
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Credit: 1, Domain B
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

This session is intended to maximise your Linkedin profile. Your Linkedin profile is not just an online resume, it’s a way to access a global network of professionals with more than 300 million members. It is the way that professionals connect, engage, access knowledge and career building resources. Register here.  Bookings close 30 minutes prior to the session.

Leximancer:  An Introduction Workshop

Date:  30 October 2020
Time:  9:00am – 12:00pm
Credit:  3 credits, Domain A
Delivery mode:  Face-to-face workshop

Leximancer is software which allows a quantitative analysis of text files according to word association. The analysis process gives a picture of the associations between key concepts in text files.  The workshop covers the assumptions made within a Leximancer analysis, and how the software deals with different issues within a set of text documents. Part of the workshop is a hands-on exercise where participants analyse a simple text data set. Limited places are available and priority will be given to Business School staff and students. For further info and to register.

How to Plan your PhD

Date: 30 October 2020
Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm
Credits: 2.5, Domain C
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

A PhD is a major undertaking yet many people spend more time planning a weekend away than they do planning the next three years of their life.  This generally leads to missing deadlines, running overtime, regular crises and lots of stress. If you want to finish on time and enjoy the process along the way then it is important to have a good plan.  You need some very specific skills and tools to plan a PhD.  You need some very specific skills and tools to plan a PhD. This workshop will introduce you to the PhD Planning Toolkit. Register here.  Bookings close 30 minutes prior to the session.

Professional Branding: Developing a resume and cover letter to stand out from the crowd

Date: 4 November 2020
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Credit: 1, Domain B
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

An outstanding resume and cover letter is an essential part of your employability tool kit, but working out what to include (and what not to include) can be confusing. This resume writing session is a tutorial with a focus on cover letter and resume (CV) writing, and will explain step by step what to include in your cover letter and resume and how to make it stand out to an employer. Register here.  Bookings close 30 minutes prior to the session.

Working with your Supervisor (Faculty of Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences)

Date: 5 November 2020
Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
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 Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences student only.

Integrity and Authorship Training for Research Students

Date: 9 November 2020
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain C
Delivery mode: Zoom meeting

If you’re doing research, you may have heard (or even been directly involved with) discussions about authorship or research integrity. Did you know that ethical research practice, including the appropriate acknowledgement of the role of others, is not only a feature of good research culture but also required by national funding bodies and the University? This session will introduce your responsibilities as a researcher, including how to address authorship/integrity issues, and how to seek help if things go awry.  Session full. Register on the wait list.

Competing for jobs: Ace your interview

Date: 10 November 2020
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Credit: 1, Domain B
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

This skills session will review preparation and techniques to use when getting ready for an interview.  This workshop will cover strategies and skills for preparing for an interview, and has an opportunity to practice with other HDR students. Register here. Bookings close 30 minutes prior to the session.

Working with your Supervisor (Arts)

Date: 12 November 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 Arts student only.

Networking

Date:  16 November 2020
Time:  12:00pm – 1:00pm
Credit: 1; Domain B
Delivery mode:  Zoom webinar

Are you lacking confidence in your networking skills? In this workshop you will be guided through strategies to effectively build your professional network. You will build on your knowledge of networking and gain practice in articulating your experiences.  Register here. Bookings close 30 minutes prior to the session.

Other Events

Share your thoughts on Student Mental Health & Wellbeing

The University of Adelaide is in the process of developing a dedicated Student Mental Health & Wellbeing Strategy.   This workshop will provide HDR students with the opportunity to review the draft vision for the strategy, provide feedback on the draft goals and share your voice on what you see as the greatest priorities for student mental health & wellbeing.  Thursday 29 October, 1:10pm-2:10pm.  Register here.

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 4 November 2020 at 1:30pm via Zoom.  Register here.

Endnote Essentials

As your research becomes more complex, the number of resources you need to manage and track increases. EndNote Essentials is an online course to help you learn the skills you need to get up and running with EndNote. Completing the self-paced online course will give you an understanding of the functions of Endnote and how it can be a tool to support you in your studies. Enrol in Endnote Essentials through MyUni 

Research Data Management

Preparing, organising, analysing, storing and sharing research data are the key steps to effective data management. The Library offers a self-paced MyUni course on everything you need to know to get started with Managing Your Research Data. Eligible for CaRST points on completion and a quiz, this flexible online course covers tools and strategies to begin your research data organisation. Enrol through MyUni .

News

Dr Richard Huysmans  presents FREE Wednesday Workshops  

As a research strategist, Dr Richard Huysmans is an expert in helping researchers get the best out of their training, their research and their career.  Every Wednesday from 1230 to 1315 (Melbourne, Australia Time), Richard runs a free workshop on various topics aimed at PhD students, ECRs and established researchers. Upcoming topics:  Selecting a PhD Topic:  4 November @12:30pm-1:15pm AEDT; Becoming a resilient researcher – AAG Pre-conference workshop: 10 November @11:15am-12:45pm AEDT; Facebook for Researchers:  11 November @12:30pm-1:15pm AEDT; Leveraging Your Conference Presentation for Career Success: 18 November @12:30-1:15pm AEDT; and Twitter for researchers: November 25 @12:30-1:15pm AEDT.  Please direct questions on these Free Training Workshops to Dr Richard Huysmans.

Research Training opportunities

Salis Institute is offering two research training opportunities to brush up statistical concepts and to conduct systematic review - Brush up on essential stats on 10 November 2020; and Jump start your systematic review and meta-analysis on 17 November 2020.  For further information and to register.  Please direct any questions on these trainings to info@salisinstitute.com.

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.