30 April 2019

CaRST eNewsletter

Director's Message

Explaining your research and its impact to a lay audience is a challenging but important skill for researchers to master. The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a great opportunity for HDR students to develop research communication skills, and registrations are now open for the 2019 competition. I encourage all HDR students to consider participating in the 3MT.

Dr Monica Kerr
Director, CaRST

Events

Integrity and Authorship Training for Research Students

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. 2 May 2019, 10:00am - 12:00pm, North Terrace.  Register here.

This activity counts for 2 credits in Domain C.

Working with your Supervisor - Faculty of ECMS

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. 2 May 2019, 2:00pm - 4:00pm, North Terrace.  Register here.

This session is for Faculty of ECMS students only. Other faculty specific sessions will be delivered throughout the year. View upcoming session dates for your faculty.

This activity counts for 2 credits in Domain D.

Media Training for Scientists

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. 9 May 2019, 2pm - 4pm, North Terrace. Register here.

This activity counts for 2 credits in Domain D.

Qualtrics Web Survey Software: An Introduction

This workshop presented by Associate Professor Chris Medlin and Dr Cullen Habel (Adelaide Business School) introduces Qualtrics, a web survey tool.  Qualtrics can produce web based survey pages, which can be used to collect survey data from respondents.  The collected data can be downloaded for analysis in another software package (Excel, SPSS etc.). Further information. 10 May 2019, 9:00am - 12:00pm, North Terrace. RSVP to carolyn.stain@adelaide.edu.au by Friday 3rd May 2019.

This activity counts for 3 credits in Domain A.

Workforce Skills

Communication, creative problem solving and conflict resolution are all essentials of employability. This high-intensity session delivered by Culture Team will include fun-filled learning experiences to practice working with others. In this session, HDR students will work together to solve challenging logic problems, human dilemmas, and true test of teamwork. 13 May 2019, 1:30pm - 4:30pm, North Terrace. Register here. (Limited places available - nearly full)

This activity counts for 3 credits in Domain D.

News

Three Minute Thesis - Registrations Now Open

Can you sell your thesis in just 3 minutes? Registrations are now open for the Three Minute Thesis competition! The 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) is a great way to develop your communication skills and profile your research. It's a competition that challenges Higher Degree by Research students to explain their research project to a non-specialist audience in just three minutes.

Interested students are encouraged to attend one of the 3MT Information Sessions: 7 May 2019 OR 4 June 2019. Register here.

For more information and to register, visit the University of Adelaide 3MT webpage.

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.