14 October 2019

CaRST eNewsletter

Events

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

Deciding where to publish can be complex. In this session we will take you through the key principles that you will need to consider, as well as the tools that can help. We’ll also explore publication agreements and look at the opportunities for you to make your work open access. Wednesday 16 October, 10:30 am – 11:30 am, Engineering South. Book online

This activity counts for 1 credit in Domain D.

Working with your Supervisor - Sciences

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. 16 October 2019, 2:30pm – 4:30pm, Waite Campus. Register here.

Please note: This session is for Faculty of Sciences students only.

This activity counts for 2 credits in Domain D.

Commercialisation 101

What is commercialisation and how does it relate to research? In this session, Adelaide Enterprise will discuss how research can be translated into a commercialisation outcome, and how value is created in the process.  All researchers should have an understanding of the commercialisation process, so join us for this important session. 18 October 2019, 10am - 11am, North Terrace OR online via live stream. Register here.

This activity counts for 1 credit in Domain D.

Stand up, Speak up and Persuade

How is it that two people can talk about the same thing, but only one gets their message across? That’s because it’s all in the delivery. If your job is to persuade and influence others, these techniques will help you to build on your presentation skills and excel. Attend this workshop presented by Sharon Ferrier from Persuasive Presentations to learn how to stand up, speak up and persuade! 21 October 2019, 1:30pm - 4:30pm, Waite Campus. Register here.

This activity counts for 3 credits in Domain D.

Preparing your Research Data Management Plan

Join us at the Waite Campus as we step through the process of creating and finalising a research data management plan. Experts from the library, ITDS research support and Adelaide Enterprise (the commercialisation team) will be on hand to provide advice and assistance, from data storage options to IP considerations. Tuesday 22 October, 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Waite Campus. Book online.

This activity counts for 2 credits in Domain C.

The Balanced Researcher

So you’re an HDR student. Chances are then that you are pretty busy. Firstly there’s your research. Getting ethics approval. Dealing with the paperwork. Meetings. Writing reports. And no matter how much you enjoy your research, it’s a fair bet that there are other parts to your life too. Join us for this presentation by Hugh Kearns who will describe the most useful strategies that thousands of researchers have found helpful in balancing the many demands on their time. 23 October 2019, 2:30pm - 5pm, North Terrace OR online via live stream. Register here.

This activity counts for 2.5 credits in Domain B.

News

Behind the Microscope: Rheumatoid Arthritis

The RAH Rheumatology Unit is taking a “bench to bedside” approach to research with an emphasis on treating chronic auto-immune diseases such as crippling Rheumatoid Arthritis. Hear from its Director, Professor Susanna Proudman on how RAH patients have been central to advances in treatment including the role of fish oils in reducing inflammation and also the contribution of periodontal teeth and gum disease to the condition. This free public “in conversation” event is an initiative of the Royal Adelaide Hospital Research Fund. 16 October 2019, 5:30pm-6:30pm, Royal Adelaide Hospital.

All welcome. Further information can be found here.

Three Minute Thesis

The 2019 Asia-Pacific 3MT Competition was held today, bringing together 56 university 3MT finalists from across Australia, New Zealand, Oceania, North-East Asia and South-East Asia.

University of Adelaide student Jessica Bohorquez was the winner with her presentation entitled “Guardians of the Pipelines”. Jessica is from the School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering and is our first University of Adelaide champion! Congratulations Jessica!

Further information about the winners and finalists can be found here.

 Data Science Fellowship Opportunity (USA)

The Data Incubator is an intensive 8 week fellowship that prepares masters students, PhDs, and postdocs in STEM and social science fields seeking industry careers as data scientists. Anyone who has already obtained a masters or PhD degree or who is within one year of graduating with a masters or PhD is welcome to apply. The program runs between 13 Jan 2020 and 6 March 2020 and is free for admitted Fellows who have the option to participate in the program in-person in New York, San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, or Washington DC. Early Deadline: 14 October 2019. Apply here.

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. 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 compulsory 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.