22 February 2023

CaRST eNewsletter

A special welcome to new HDR candidates commencing their PhD and MPhil programs. If you are just getting started then join us for the CaRST information session to learn all about the program, and to get a demonstration on the CaRST Online platform. Also for those who are newer in candidature, and approaching your CCSP milestone, see the CaRST tip below for help in completing your Skills Assessment and Development Plan – this is a requirement for the CCSP review.

Best wishes,

Katy Dolman
Manager, CaRST

Training & Development Events

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

Leadership and the Art of Influence

When: 23 February 2023, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

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. This session will be live streamed. Register here.

Project Management

When: 28 February 2023, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Credits: 3 credits, Domain C
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Recommended for mid to late candidature HDR students, this workshop will provide an introduction into the context, rationale, strategy and tactics of project management. Presented by the Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Innovation Centre (ECIC), this workshop will provide you with basic knowledge in core areas of scope, time and cost, allowing you to confidently deal with the ever growing complexities and challenges of project management. Register here.

Handling Difficult Conversations Well

When: 2 March 2023, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

It sometimes seems that life is full of difficult conversations! They’re the ones that we put off, avoid or stumble our way through. But it is possible to handle them with greater certainty and confidence – and still get a good result with less emotional turmoil. In this session we will look at how these conversations arise, how they differ from “normal” conversations and how you can use collaborative communication skills to build relationships, reduce conflict, increase learning and improve outcomes.
Register here.

Researcher Profiles and Personal Branding

When: 7 March 2022, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain B
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

This session will provide an overview of why having a researcher profile is important, and how this contributes to developing your personal brand. It will cover where to find the relevant systems, how they link together, managing a personal brand and profile, and where to find more help and training when it is needed. Register here.

CaRST Information Session

When: 16 March 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am
Credits: 1 credit, Domain C
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

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.

Other Training & Events

PACE Mentoring Program

PACE Mentoring is a free industry mentoring program that matches jobseekers and students with disability with experienced professionals from leading Australian businesses. In this 4-month mentoring program you will develop your interview skills, professional networks and career confidence. Anyone 18 years or over with any type of disability, mental health condition or chronic illness is eligible for the PACE Mentoring Program. For more information click here. Submit an application form by 26 of February. Apply now.

New HDR copyright course

The University Library has developed a new CaRST-accredited course covering all things copyright for higher-degree-by-research students.  Considering copyright in the planning stage of a research project avoids having to address later hurdles when submitting a thesis or when looking into publishing options. The course covers copyright principles, using materials for research and study, processing copyright clearances and assessing publishing agreements, among other aspects. Completion accrues two CaRST points. HDR students can enrol here.

Learn to Program: R

Getting started with R and RStudio can be challenging, particularly if you've never programmed before. At this introductory workshop, we teach fundamental programming concepts and apply them to a data analysis workflow. Join us for a live-coding course where we write programs that produce results, using the researcher-focused training modules from the highly regarded Software Carpentry Foundation. Zoom Meeting, limited places 15 & 16 of March, 13:30am-16:30 pm ACDT. Register here

Learn to Program: Python

Python has deservedly become a popular language for scientific computing. This beginner live-coding workshop assumes no previous experience with any programming language. We will write programs that analyse data and produce results, using the researcher-focused training modules from the highly regarded Software Carpentry Foundation. Zoom Meeting, limited places 22 & 23 of March, 9:30am-12:30 pm ACDT. Register here.

Excel for Researchers

Data rarely comes in the form you require. Often it is messy. Sometimes it is incomplete. And sometimes there's too much of it. Frequently, it has errors. We will use one of the most widespread data wrangling tools, Microsoft Excel, to import, sort, filter, copy, 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. Zoom Meeting, limited places 4 -5 of April, 9:30-12:30 pm ACDT.  Register here. 

NEWS

Counselling Support

Counselling support is available, free for all enrolled students. The service provide 50 minute confidential consultations, weekdays 9-5,  and will work with students to address anything getting in the way of study. Counselling can be contacted by phoning 8313 5663 or by dropping in to the ground floor of the Horace Lamb building or registering online.

MATE Bystander Training

Join Joanne McNamara, a specialist in sexual violence (response and training) at the University of Adelaide for a three-hour workshop championing positive action towards the prevention of harmful and problematic behaviour. MATE stands for Motivating Action Towards Empowerment, a free education and intervention program aimed to inspire and empower participants with the tools to recognise sexual violence and harassment in its various forms, and to feel confident to speak out and help others. Date:  Places are available on the  2^nd of May and 14^th of June , 9.30am – 12.30pm Location:  Please contact Counselling to confirm and book. Cost:  Free. Contact:  Student Life: Counselling Support Services 8313 5663. URL: Training and Education | Safer Campus Community | University of Adelaide

Please note that this activity is not eligible for CaRST credit.

CaRST Tips

For more information, please refer to the How to complete your Skills Assessment and How to complete your Development Plan quick reference guides.  An example of a CaRST Progress Summary is also attached.

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.