13 March 2024

CaRST eNewsletter

Career Control for Researchers program - apply now!

Do you want to know what your career options are, how to make career choices that are right for you and create strategies for pursuing them? Career Control for Researchers will give you the tools, guidance and confidence to take charge of your career direction, determine your own priorities and accelerate your progress. CaRST is pleased to sponsor participation in this program for a limited number of eligible applicants.

What?

• 8 week program delivered online (1 - 1.5 hours per week)
• Live, web based discussions with career specialists; and
• Self-paced modules
• Eligible for 13 CaRST credits in Domain B

Who?

• In your second year or beyond?
• Interested in exploring your career options?
• Committed to taking control of your career plan?

If you answered yes to all of the above then we welcome your application!

What did students think?

"I would also highly recommend it to other PhD students. I learned a lot, the goal-setting skills and modules are essential and well-structured"

"The program offered the right information to help me collect my thoughts about my career planning and aspirations, as well as to begin to get my career on track"

"The program helped me set a career path based on my personality, needs and interests. In addition, I have identified what skills I need to further develop in order to achieve my goals"

To register your interest in the course, please complete and submit the online Expression of Interest form by 2^th April 2024. You will be advised by 4^th April 2024 if you are successful in gaining a place in the program.

Training & Development Events

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

CaRST Information Session

When: 14 March 2024, 1:00pm - 2pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain C
Delivery mode: in person

Career and Research Skills Training (CaRST) is a compulsory component of the PhD and Masters of Philosophy degrees. This Information Session provides an opportunity to learn about the program requirements, procedures and how to ensure you make the most of the program. Register now.

Habits for Success masterclass

When: 19 March 2024, 12:00pm - 1pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain B
Delivery mode: zoom

Discover the power of tiny habits and gain practical tools and strategies to create and sustain positive changes. Whether you aim to enhance productivity, your research project, work/life balance, or overall well-being, this interactive masterclass will give you practical steps to make the changes you want. Register now.

Media Training for Scientists

When: 21 March 2024, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

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. Register here.

How to plan your PhD

When: 26 March 2024, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Credits: 2.5 credits, Domain C
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

A PhD is a major undertaking, yet many people spend more time planning a weekend away than they do planning the next three years of their life. If you want to finish on time and enjoy the process along the way then it is important to have a good plan. Presented by Hugh Kearns, this session will teach you how to develop your own PhD Planning Toolkit and guide you in how to use it to plan your PhD. Register here.

Working with your Supervisor (ABLE)

When: 18 March 2024, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: In-person

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. Register here.

Please note: This session is for Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics

Working with your Supervisor (FHMS)

When: 28 March 2024, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: In-person

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. Register here.

Please note: This session is for Faculty of Health Science and Medical Sciences

Working with your Supervisor (SET)

When: 4 April 2024, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: In-person

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. Register here.

Please note: This session is for Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

EndNote for reference management – introduction

When: 3 April 2024, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain A
Delivery mode: In-person

This session is designed to provide you with the essential skills for using EndNote effectively in your research and writing. It provides guidance on how to build and organise your EndNote library, export citations in bulk from some popular databases into EndNote (useful for systematic reviews), and using EndNote with Word to insert in-text citations and create a reference list in your document. Register here.

Improve your Confidence with Improv

When: 9 April 2024, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain B
Delivery mode: In-person, limited places

Is there a performer inside you, dying to get out? Want to improve your public speaking skills or feel more comfortable when put on the spot? If you answered yes, or you just want to have a truckload of fun, improvisation is for you! This workshop presented by On The Fly Impro is a fun way to help you to build confidence and improve your communication skills. This workshop is based on theatre games and requires physical activity Register here

Other Training & Events

Applying for industry internships and jobs – crafting your resume and cover letter- New Course

This course aims to help you identify the skills the employers want and the skills you have. This will then help you to articulate them in your CV. In this course you will be guided step by step to structure and write your resume and cover letter. If you are planning to apply for an internship or an industry position as a HDR student, this is a great place to star. Enrol here

Research Impact: Creating Meaning and Value

Research impact refers to the contributions your research makes beyond academia. This course covers the fundamentals of research impact – what it is and how it can be embedded into every step of the research journey – to help support universities in embedding a broader culture of research impact. This program is relevant to researchers at all levels, with particular relevance for doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career researchers. It is suitable across all major disciplines. Enrol here

Data Entry and Processing in SPSS

This beginner's hands-on training is designed to familiarise you with the interface and basic data processing functionalities in SPSS. We will examine several “must know” syntax commands that can help streamline data entry and processing. In addition, we will explore how to obtain descriptive statistics in SPSS and perform visualisation. 26-27 March, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ACDT, Register here.

Data Capture and Surveys with REDCap

Would you like to enable secure and reliable data collection forms and manage online surveys? Would your study benefit from web-based data entry? This beginner-level live workshop will introduce you to REDCap, a rapidly evolving web tool developed by researchers for researchers. 11 April, 09:30 am - 12:30 pm ACSTRegister here.

Learn to Program: R

Come along to this beginner-focused live coding workshop where we will demystify the RStudio interface and fundamental programming concepts in R. We will apply this knowledge to analyse a set of sample research data.
16-17 April, 09:30 am - 12:30 pm ACST. Register here.

Open Access Publishing - University Library

This webinar will cover the updated University Open Access Policy, the different types of Open Access (OA) publishing currently available and what options are available for publishing your own work Open Access, and OA licensing and copyright. 14 March, 10 am, Register here.

Understanding Predatory Publishing -  University Library

This workshop will help you to understand how to assess a journal or conference to identify whether it is legitimate, or might be predatory. 21 March 10 am, Register here.

Pivot-RP Training

Pivot-RP is a web-based software tool that facilitates access to information regarding research funding opportunities from Australian and global sponsors and replaces Research Professional. For more information and training sessions, visit the website or contact Research Services.

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.