1 November 2023

CaRST eNewsletter

CaRST Employability Series

Throughout November we have the CaRST employability series. Are you looking at preparing your next steps beyond your HDR? Wondering where your research degree can take you? Need practical advice about applying for jobs? CaRST is presenting a range of career focused workshops and panels to make your HDR work!

Training & Development Events

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

When you can see the forest but not the trees: Strategies for Neurodivergence in Academia

When: 2 November 2023, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain B
Delivery mode: In person, limited places

Neurodivergent people can often see the forest but not the trees when assessing a problem. This is often referred as “strategic thinking” or a “Helicopter View”. This workshop will focus on some of the ways that Neurodivergency can affect your progress during your time as a postgraduate student; providing advice on how to use strategic thinking to overcome and plan for potential disruptions in your thesis progress. Register here.

Please note: This workshop is based on research and lived experience, but will provide general information only. If you find this content distressing, or need individual support, University support services are available.

Wordsmithing with a Pitch Expert

When: 6 November 2023, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Credits: 3 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: In person, limited places

Wordsmithing, like blacksmithing, is the art and science of working an idea into something useful. In this session, we explore case studies of when science and technology has been communicated effectively and ineffectively. Register here

Creating an Outstanding LinkedIn Profile

When: 7 November 2023, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, 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.

Please note: As this session will focus on developing your profile, please create an account for LinkedIn prior to attending the workshop (www.linkedIn.com).

Framework for Financial Success

When: 8 November 2023, 10:00am - 11:00am
Credits: 1 credit, Domain C
Delivery mode: In person, limited places

This session is designed to empower well informed financial decisions, now and in the future. Presented by a UniSuper consultant, this workshop will assist people in understanding how fundamentals can pave the way for a clear financial future, at any age. Register here

Sourcing Jobs Outside Academia

When: 9 November 2023, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain B
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Where do you start looking for jobs? Seek.com? LinkedIn? Simply looking at generic job search engines may mean you are missing out on opportunities that align with your skills and experience. This workshop will guide you through a range of opportunities that may be available to HDR students and your specific skill set. You will be shown specific websites and alternative job roles, which could be useful during the job-hunting process. Register here

Introducing Research Impact Metrics

When: 14 November 2023, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain B
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

When it comes to applying for grants, awards and academic jobs/promotions, you will often be required to demonstrate your research impact. This workshop, presented by the Library Liaisons, will discuss some of the research impact metrics that are available for you to use, and how and where to find them. Register here.

Writing your Resume

When: 15 November 2023, 10:00am - 11:00am
Credits: 1 credit, Domain C
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Do you know the difference between academic and non-academic resumes? Are you able to articulate your skills and benefits clearly? This webinar highlights different resume styles so that you can write your resume effectively. Register here.

Interactive Workshop: Networking for Introverts

When: 16 November 2023, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Credits: 3 credits, Domain B
Delivery mode: In person, limited places

Do you struggle at networking events? In this workshop, presented by Talent Academy, you will learn how to make the most of networking events with practical tips improve your conversational skills and grow your network. Register here.

Improve your research through community engagement

When: 21 November 2023, 10:00am - 11:30am
Credits: 1.5 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

'You've identified a gap in knowledge and now you're undertaking a PhD or Masters to fill that gap. Did you know that by engaging with members of the community who have lived experience related to your topic, that you can improve your research? Hearing the perspectives of those who have (for example) survived cancer, or who live with type 1 diabetes, can not only improve the quality of your research and help you to consider other options, but can make your work more meaningful. Register here.

Responding to Selection Criteria

When: 22 November 2023, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain B
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Does the idea of responding to selection criteria daunt you? Are you aware of what to look for in selection criteria so that you can highlight your skills and abilities? This webinar provides an overview of how to develop effective responses to selection criteria. Register here.

Other Training & Events

Getting Started with NVivo for Windows

Does your research see you working through unstructured and non-numerical data? With the ability to collect, store and analyse different data types all in the one location makes, it’s easy to see why NVivo is becoming the tool of choice for many researchers. This introductory workshop will help you get started with NVivo for Windows. 8 November, 9.30am-12.30pm. Register for waitlist.

Exploring Chi-square and correlation in R

In this hands-on training, we will traverse into the realm of inferential statistics in R, beginning with correlation and reliability. We will present a brief conceptual overview and the R procedures for computing reliability and correlation (Pearson’s r, Spearman’s Rho and Kendall’s tau) in real world datasets. 14 November, 9.30am-12.30pm. Register here.

Traversing t tests in R

This workshop aims to familiarise you with basic statistical concepts in R from reading in and manipulating data, checking assumptions, statistical tests and visualisations. This is not an advanced statistics course, but is instead designed to gently introduce statistical comparisons and hypothesis testing in R. 15 November, 9.30am-12.30pm. Register here.

Exploring ANOVAs in R

This workshop covers one and two-way Analyses of Variance (ANOVA) and their non-parametric counterparts in R. We will be using a real-world dataset to better understand the tests, what assumptions need to be checked and other associated concepts. 16 November, 9.30am-12.30pm. Register here.

Excel for Researchers

Learn to use one of the most widespread data wrangling tools, Microsoft Excel, to import, sort, filter, protect, transform, summarise, merge, and visualise research data. While aimed at novice Excel users, most attendees will walk away with new tricks to work more efficiently with their research data. 21-22 November, 9.30am-12.30pm. Register here.

Productivity Reimagined: Can Technology and AI revolutionise productivity

Explore the exciting possibilities of how technologies and artificial intelligence can transform the way we work and help us achieve peak efficiency. Discover a few key productivity methods and tips as well as innovative AI tools that can help you supercharge your productivity in an ever-evolving digital landscape. 21 November, 2.30-3.30pm. Register here.

Commercialisation Pathways for Defence Information Session (Defence Trailblazer Program)

Discover the commercial potential of your defence ideas, and the pathways to take your technology into a commercial application for defence at Defence Trailblazer’s upcoming Commercialisation Pathways for Defence information session. Hear from industry, academic and commercialisation experts as they discuss the changing defence environment, the current opportunities within the defence market and how you can help boost Australia’s sovereign defence capabilities. 22 November, 11.30am-1.30pm. Further information.

News

Call for Reviewers: University Copyright Website

The University Library has prepared a draft restructure and revision of the Copyright Advice website and is seeking HDR students to review the new ‘Copyright Overview’ and ‘Research & Publishing’ sections before their publication. Participating in the review is a great opportunity to learn more about copyright for your thesis project and to help improve a key resource for other students. It should take around 2.5 hours and involves providing suggestions in markup or comment in a Microsoft Word document as well as completing a short feedback form. Please contact copyright@adelaide.edu.au by Wednesday 8 November if you are interested in participating.

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.