31 January 2024

CaRST eNewsletter

A reminder that bookings open 4 weeks prior to the event and some events have limited places available. If a session you are interested in is fully booked, or not yet open for registration, we encourage you to sign up for the waitlist. This enables you to get first access when a position opens, and allows us to monitor interest in a course. Where there is greater interest than places, we will look at accommodating additional spots.

Also remember that there’s a broad range of activities that can be counted for CaRST credit. Check out the website for ideas, and start planning!

Best,

Katy Dolman
Manager, Researcher and Education Development

Training & Development Events

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

Commercialisation 101

When: 14 February 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

What is commercialisation and how does it relate to research? In this session, Innovation & Commercialisation Services will discuss how research can be translated into a commercialisation outcome, and how value is created in the process. All researchers should have an understanding of the commercialisation process, so join us for this important session. Register here.

Project Management

When: 20 February 2024, 10:00am - 1:00pm
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 A/Prof Indra Gunawan, 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.

Seven Secrets of Highly Successful Research Students

When: 21 February 2024, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Credits: 2.5 credits, Domain B
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

What do Higher Degree by Research students do to finish on time, to overcome isolation, doubt and writer’s block, and to enjoy the process? Presented by Hugh Kearns, this workshop describes the key habits that research and experience with thousands of students shows will make a difference to how quickly and easily you complete your HDR. Register here.

Leadership and the Art of Influence

When: 26 February 2024, 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. Register here.

Handling Difficult Conversations Well

When: 27 February 2024, 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. Presented by Gary Edwards, 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.

Other Training & Events

Library workshops:

The Library’s 2024 program of workshops for researchers kick off next month!

• Read and Publish – learn more about opportunities available to publish Open access in certain journals without paying an Article Processing Charge. 1 Feb, 11am. Register here.
• Introduction to Strategic Journal Publishing – tips and guidance on selecting the right journal for your work. 15 Feb, 11am. Register here.

For any queries, please get in touch with the Liaison Librarians at liaisonlibs@adelaide.edu.au.

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. 20-21 Feb, 1:30pm-4:30pm. Register here.

Learn to Program: R

R is quickly gaining popularity as a programming language of choice for statisticians, data scientists and researchers. But getting started can be challenging, particularly if you've never programmed before. That's where this introductory course for researchers comes in. 27-28 Feb, 1:30pm-4:30pm. Register here.

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.