20 November 2024

CaRST eNewsletter

As we approach the end of 2024, the CaRST team would like to invite your input to help us determine which Intersect courses we’ll offer in 2025. Intersect provides an extensive range of technology focused training to HDR students including training courses at the awareness, introductory, and intermediate to advanced levels, covering the breadth of research-relevant digital tools and technologies. Head to Intersect’s catalogue to view course descriptions.

To help us analyse the demand for Intersect courses, please fill out this Expression of Interest form. You can also contact Intersect’s local digital research analyst, Hamideh Iraj, if you need assistance finding the right Intersect courses.

Training & Development Events

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

Flexing your communication style

When: 28 November 2024, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Credits: 1.5 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: In-person

Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling uncomfortable? Did you reflect on why it didn’t go well? Chances are that there was a mismatch in your communication style! Join us for this insightful interactive one-hour workshop which will allow you to: identify your own preferred communication style and workplace preferences; reflect on how your preferences and communication style influence your workplace relationships; and learn how to “flex” your communication style to allow you to forge positive relationships with colleagues. Register here.

Ace your interview

When: 3 December 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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. Want to learn strategies and skills for preparing for an interview? Then join our online Interview Skills Session! In this session you will learn about: types of interviews; tips for predicting questions; interview techniques for answering questions; and learn about using the STAR Model. Presented by Career Services. Register here.

Creating an outstanding LinkedIn profile

When: 4 December 2024, 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. Please note: As this session will focus on developing your profile, please create an account for LinkedIn prior to attending the workshop. Presented by Career Services. Register here.

Life after the PhD panel

When: 5 December 2024, 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 beyond academia? Join us to hear from fellow PhDs as they share their career journey and transition from a PhD into other roles. Panelists will discuss how they got to their current position; their everyday life at work; the essential skills they developed through their PhD; tips and strategies for current PhD candidates. Panelist biographies can be found here. Attending this panel will help you look at your PhD with new eyes! ​​​​​​​Register here.

Sourcing Jobs Outside Academia

When: 10 December 2024, 10:00am - 11:00am
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. We will start the session with a brief skills audit and then we will move onto job search techniques, which will be useful for all disciplines. You will be shown specific websites and alternative job roles, which could be useful during the job-hunting process. Register here.

Other Training & Events

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. This program is relevant to researchers at all levels, across all major disciplines. You can record the course for 3 credits in Domain D for CaRST. Enrol here.

R206: Introduction to Machine Learning using R: Classification

Comprehensive introduction to Machine Learning models and techniques such as Logistic Regression, Decision Trees and Ensemble Learning. Know the differences between various core Machine Learning models. Understand the Machine Learning modelling workflows. Use R and its relevant packages to process real datasets, train and apply Machine Learning models. You can record this session for 6 credits in Domain A for CaRST. 21-22 November 2024 9:30am-12:30pm. Register here.

R207: Introduction to Machine Learning using R: SVM & Unsupervised Learning

Comprehensive introduction to Machine Learning models and techniques such as Support Vector Machine, K-Nearest Neighbor and Dimensionality Reduction. Know the differences between various core Machine Learning models. Understand the Machine Learning modelling workflows. Use R and its relevant packages to process real datasets, train and apply Machine Learning models. You can record this session for 3 credits in Domain A for CaRST. 27 November 2024 9:30am-12:30pm. Register here.

R101: Learn to Program: R

Learn about the fundamental concepts in programming using R and apply them to analyse a sample research dataset. R is quickly gaining popularity as a programming language of choice for statisticians, data scientists and researchers. It has an excellent ecosystem including the powerful RStudio development environment and the Shiny web application framework. But getting started with R can be challenging, particularly if you’ve never programmed before. That’s where this introductory course comes in. We teach using RStudio, which allows program code, results, visualisations and documentation to be blended seamlessly. You can record this session for 6 credits in Domain A for CaRST. 3-4 December 2024 9:30am-12:30pm. Register here.

EXCEL201: Beyond Basics: Conditionals and Visualisation in Excel

This course explores functional syntax and statistical charts in Excel. After cleaning your database, you may need to apply some conditional analysis to glean greater insights from your data. You may also want to enhance your charts for inclusion into a manuscript, thesis or report by adding some statistical elements. This course will cover conditional syntax, nested functions, statistical charting and outlier identification. Armed with the tips and tricks from our introductory Excel for Researchers course, you will be able to tap into even more of Excel’s diverse functionality and apply it to your research project. You can record this session for 3 credits in Domain A for CaRST. 6 December 2024 9:30am-12:30pm. Register here.

PYTHON101: Learn to Program: Python

Python has deservedly become a popular language for scientific computing. It has all the friendly features and conveniences you’d expect of a modern programming language, and also a rich set of libraries for working with data. We teach using Jupyter notebooks, which allow program code, results, visualisations and documentation to be blended seamlessly. Perfect for sharing insights with others while producing reproducible research. Join us for this live coding workshop where we write programs that produce results, using the researcher-focused training modules from the highly regarded Software Carpentry Foundation. You can record this session for 6 credits in Domain A for CaRST. 10-11 December 2024 9:30am-12:30pm. Register here.

LEI Workshop: Advanced survey design with Qualtrics

This Learning Enhancement & Innovation (LEI) workshop provides further insight into the design of surveys to gather clear results and data, and introduces elements around the distribution of your survey and the ethics involved. This workshop also shows you how to use Qualtrics, a powerful survey tool, with support for complex branching, validation, survey distribution and data analysis. You can record this session for 1.5 credits in Domain A for CaRST. 12 December 2024 2:00pm-3:30pm. Register here.

LEI Workshop: Quiet students, big impact - inclusive strategies for supporting engagement and communication

In this LEI workshop, participants will explore inclusive strategies to support introverted students and others who may be disadvantaged by verbal assessments. We’ll discuss alternative ways for students to demonstrate understanding without relying solely on verbal participation. Participants will engage in hands-on activities that help recognise diverse forms of engagement. The workshop will also dive into the advantages and challenges of oral presentations and vivas, examining how we can better scaffold these skills to prepare students for professional environments where communication is key. To make the most of the time available in the workshop, there is a small amount of preparation required. You can record this session for 1.5 credits in Domain D for CaRST. 16 December 2024 1:00pm-2:30pm. Register here.

Did you know that many of our workshops which are delivered by world-renowned presenters are available to complete online in our MyUni course?

Visit CaRST Online and search for CaRST MyUni in the ‘Train & Book’ section. Follow the link to enrol, and explore the extensive list of available modules on the CaRST MyUni Dashboard. Upon completion of each course, you will receive a ‘Certificate of Course Completion’ to use as evidence to claim CaRST credits (variable for each course).

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.