17 November 2021

CaRST eNewsletter

Making your HDR Work

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 throughout November and December to make your HDR work!

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Arts & Professions Career Panel

STEM Career Panel

Training & Development Events

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

Creating an Outstanding LinkedIn Profile

When: 18 November 2021, 10:30am - 11:30am
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).

Writing your Resume

When: 23 November 2021, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain B
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.

Responding to Selection Criteria

When: 24 November 2021, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

Ace your Interview

When: 25 November 2021, 10:00am - 11:00am
Credits: 1 credit, Domain B
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

This skills session will review preparation and techniques to use when getting ready for an interview. This workshop will cover strategies and skills for preparing for an interview, and has an opportunity to practice with other HDR students. Register here.

Defeating Self-Sabotage

When: 29 November 2021, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Credits: 2.5 credits, Domain B
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Do you find that despite your best efforts to ‘work on your thesis’ or get your research output going it just doesn’t seem to be happening? Does there always seem to be something more urgent, interesting or important to do? Perhaps you are self-sabotaging. This workshop will help you understand some of the key self-sabotaging behaviours and what you can do about them. Register here.

Building Connections

When: 30 November 2021, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain B
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Does the idea of forming connections a.k.a. networking make you quake? Do you have strategies for ongoing relationship building? While many postgraduate researchers experience difficulty with these activities, mastering them is vital for creating a positive research experience and post PhD future. This webinar focuses on strategies to help you create positive connections. Register here.

Writing Systematic Reviews

When: 30 November 2021, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom meeting

This session focuses on the successful communication aspects of Systematic Review writing. The session covers the different types of Systematic Review writing undertaken by academics. It compares Journal Review writing with Systematic Review writing and highlights the relevance of each. Further, it looks at the specific language and structure involved in the development of each. Register here.

Life after the PhD (Arts and Professions)

When: 1 December 2021, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain B
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Are you struggling to imagine life after your PhD? Wondering about your options with a research degree beyond academia? Join us to hear from fellow PhDs as they share their career journey and transition from a PhD into other roles. Panellists include Dr David Cannon, Dr Amy Nancarrow, Dr Jill Mackenzie and Dr Shikha Joshi Sharm. Register here.

Learn to Program: Python

When: 6-7 December 2021, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Credits: Up to 6 credits, Domain A (self-recorded)
Delivery mode: Zoom meeting, limited places

Python has deservedly become a popular language for scientific computing, but getting started can be challenging, especially if you have never programmed before. That's where this introductory live coding workshop comes in, where we will use Jupyter notebooks to write programs and produce results. Register here.

Life after the PhD (STEM)

When: 8 December 2021, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain B
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Are you struggling to imagine life after your PhD? Wondering about your options with a research degree beyond academia? Join us to hear from fellow PhDs as they share their career journey and transition from a PhD into other roles. . Panellists include Dr Mark Stephens, Dr Marina Aburas, Dr Jonathan Hall and Dr Kathy Nicholson. Register here

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Other Training & Events

Time-saving researcher training on track record and writing a winning application

The Salis Institute is offering three research training opportunities for researchers from all fields. The first is a free Zoom to help researchers boost their track record. The second is a hands-on practical Zoom series to help researchers in any field to write a winning application. The last session is to provide a step-by-step overview on undertaking systematic literature reviews.

· Boost your track record (Zoom, Wed 24 Nov 2021) – free of charge

· Write a winning application (Zoom, Wed 1 Dec 2021) – A$45.00, excluding GST

· Systematically review the literature (Zoom, 6,8 and 10 Dec 2021) – A$67.50, excluding GST

For any questions contact Prof. Amanda Salis directly.

CaRST Tip

Booked into one of our upcoming webinars? When completing the registration form to join via Zoom, it is important to provide your full name, student ID and use your University of Adelaide email address as this is how you will be identified in the webinar. Unfortunately, if we are unable to identify you, we will not be able to mark your attendance or give you CaRST credit.

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.