22 May 2024

CaRST eNewsletter

Three 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.

All participants qualify for 5 CaRST points.

For more information, visit the University of Adelaide 3MT website and register for the 3MT® information session. Competition registrations close on the 14th of June.

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Visualise Your Thesis

REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN!
The Visualise Your Thesis competition, challenges HDRs to present their research in a sixty second visual display. First prize wins $1000 and will go on to compete in the International online competition.

All successful submissions also qualify for 5 CaRST points.

For more information, visit the University of Adelaide Visualise Your Thesis website. Competition registrations close on the 7th of July.

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Training & Development Events

Before registering for CaRST events, please review our no-show policy.

Introduction to searching for systematic reviews

When: 27 May 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain A
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Are you starting a systematic review? Do you need help selecting databases and building your database search strategies? Join the library staff at this introductory presentation for an overview of the systematic review process. This presentation will focus on the literature searching component of your review. Register here.

Please note the alternative Introduction to systematic searching for non-health subjects webinar below may be better suited for those in non-health subjects.

The 3MT information session

When: 30 May 2023, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Can you sell your thesis in just 3 minutes? This information session will provide everything you need to know about competing in the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. Covering the rules and requirements, competition format and how to successfully sell your research in 3 minutes! Register here.

For more information, refer to the University of Adelaide 3MT website

Preparing for the 3MT

When: 5 June 2024, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Credits: 2.5 credit, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

You may have given conference presentations about your research before, but the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is very different! In fact many of the things you learned for these presentations you need to unlearn for 3MT. This workshop explains what the 3MT is and provides a set of tools to help you prepare for the 3MT. Discover strategies on how to stand out and cope with the inevitable anxiety. Register here.

Juggling skills for researchers

When: 11 June 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain B
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Rarely does anyone do one activity in isolation and your research degree is no exception. Your research program comprises a number of activities that may compete for your attention while you are also juggling other commitments, such as family or work. This webinar focusses on enabling you to develop strategies to help you manage the multiple demands of your research degree and life in general. Register here.

Framework for financial success

When: 18 June 2024, 10:00am - 11:00am
Credits: 1 credit, Domain C
Delivery mode: In person

Designed to empower well informed financial decisions, now and in the future. This session will assist you in understanding how fundamentals can pave the way for a clear financial future. Presented by UniSuper consultant, Tristan Barnes, this session will cover creating a framework, setting financial goals, budgeting, investment strategy, debt management and more. Register here.

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Other Training & Events

Preparing for your PhD oral examination

Are you curious about the requirements of the PhD oral examination process? If you are required to undertake an oral examination or considering opting in, you may be interested to know that a new MyUni course is available to help you prepare. The course will take you about an hour to complete, and provides an overview of the process, roles and responsibilities, and tips for preparing well. You can also record the course for 1 credit in Domain B for CaRST. Enrol here.

Introduction to systematic searching for non-health subjects webinar

Systematic reviews have their origins in the discipline of Health and Medical Sciences, but are increasingly being carried out in other areas. There are also other types of systematic literature reviews which make use of systematic search techniques. Join the Liaison Librarians to learn more about developing an appropriate search strategy for this kind of review. Thursday 23 May 2024, 1:00pm - 2:00pm. Register here.

CaRST Tips

Do you struggle to remember when you have a CaRST workshop? Did you know that CaRST Online has a calendar feature?

To help keep track of your CaRST Online bookings, try using the calendar feature. You can even integrate it with your preferred calendar tool, including Outlook and Google Calendar. This requires a one-time set up, after which, all CaRST events you book will be automatically added to you calendar.

To set up the calendar integration, login to CaRST Online and navigate to the training section under Do -> Calendar Settings -> Set up calendar sharing and follow the instructions.

About CaRST

Located within the Adelaide Graduate Research School, 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.