16 April 2019

CaRST eNewsletter

Director's Message

Applications are now open for the 2019/20 Industry Mentoring Network in STEM (IMNIS) program. This is an exciting and prestigious opportunity that connects motivated PhD students in STEM with outstanding high-level industry leaders over a one-year period. The University will support up to 20 PhD students to participate, I encourage all interested and eligible students to apply.

Dr Monica Kerr
Director, CaRST

Events

Improving your Financial Literacy

Accounting may be viewed by many as a rather dry, boring subject that should be relegated to the domain of those commonly referred to as ‘bean counters’. But financial literacy should be everyone’s business, most careers require some level of financial understanding. Join Dr Chris Graves for this workshop if you are interested in improving your financial literacy. 17 April 2019, 2:00pm - 4:00pm, North Terrace.  Register here. Almost full - limited places remaining.

This activity counts for 2 credits in Domain C.

Introduction to R for Statistics

R provides a powerful environment for the statistical and graphical analysis of data. This workshop presented by the School of Mathematical Sciences is aimed at HDR students with a need for statistical analysis using R but who have limited experience with this software. Please note this workshop does not cover statistics theory, it assumes students already have knowledge of introductory-to-intermediate level statistical analysis. 24 April 2019, 9:00am - 4:00pm, North Terrace.  Register here.

This activity counts for 6 credits in Domain A.

Leadership and the Art of Influence

It's often said that influence is essential to leadership - but what is influence? In this session Gary Edwards will demonstrate what influence is, how it works, why we are influenced, and how we can use that for our own benefit - whether we are in a formal leadership role or just trying to "lead" someone to where we'd like them to go. 29 April 2019, 2:00pm - 4:00pm, North Terrace OR online via live stream. Register here.

This activity counts for 2 credits in Domain D.

Presenting your Research with Confidence

If you're a researcher then at some stage you are going to have to present your findings. It's tempting to get up and just read your paper, but to really speak to your audience you need to be able to communicate skilfully and with conviction. This workshop presented by Hugh Kearns from Thinkwell will provide a clear step-by-step structure that you can use again and again to give high quality presentations. 1 May 2019, 10:00am - 12:30pm, North Terrace OR online via live stream. Register here.

This activity counts for 2.5 credits in Domain D.

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.

Leximancer: An Introduction

Leximancer is software which allows a quantitative analysis of text files according to word association. This workshop presented by Associate Professor Chris Medlin, (Adelaide Business School) 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. Further information. 3 May 2019, 9:00am - 12:00pm, North Terrace. RSVP to carolyn.stain@adelaide.edu.au by Monday 29th April 2019.

This activity counts for 3 credits in Domain A.

News

Industry Mentoring Network in STEM (IMNIS) Program - Applications Now Open

Do you want to be mentored by a high-level industry leader? Applications are now open for IMNIS, an award-winning program that connects motivated PhD students in STEM with outstanding industry leaders in a one-year mentoring program. In addition to the individual mentoring, IMNIS hosts five state-level events/activities to facilitate industry-based education, training and networking during the year.

Interested students are encouraged to attend the IMNIS Information Session 17 April 2019, 11am. Register here.

Download the application form or visit the website for more information. Applications close 9am Friday 26 April 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.