11 August 2021

CaRST eNewsletter

CaRST is also trialling a new How to Design an Award-Winning Scientific Poster online course. Places are strictly limited; you can register your interest by submitting an expression of interest form.

Best,

Dr Monica Kerr
Director, CaRST

Training & Development Events

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

Research Grants and Fellowships in the Health and Medical Sciences

When: 13 August 2021, 10:00am - 12:00pm (New time)
Credits: 2 credits, Domain C
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Presented by Research Services, this lecture will provide an overview of research grants and fellowships and strategies for funding success in Health and Medical Sciences. The lecture will cover topics including the major granting bodies in Health and Medical Sciences, an NHRMC case study, writing your research proposal and the grant assessment process. Register here.

Creating Impact for Research through Social Media

When: 17 August 2021, 10:30am - 11:30am
Credits: 1 credit, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

With the release of the ARC assessment of Engagement and Impact, researchers are now exploring how to create impact for their research through outreach and engagement.  This seminar will cover strategies to generate impact through the creative use of social media by researchers. Register here. 

Research Grants and Fellowships Opportunities (ARC)

When: 18 August 2021, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain C
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Presented by Research Services, this session will explore project funding (grants) and people funding (fellowships) available from the Australian Research Council (ARC). It will cover topics including funding opportunities, as well as the grant application and assessment process. Register here.

Confidence Fitness

When: 26 August 2021, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain B
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Confidence is like a muscle- the more you use it, the stronger it gets. In this session, Sharron Ferrier of Persuasive Presentations, will share how to be more confident when presenting your research. Register here.

Engaging with Industry

When: 31 August 2021, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Credits: 1.5 credit, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Independent of your area of research, and independent of your future career plans, engaging and collaborating with others outside of the academic environment will form part of your future working life. This hands-on workshop will provide a vital framework and starting point for becoming industry confident, as we address questions regarding engagement management and how to develop a long-term strategic partnerships for continued success in this area. Register here. 

Other Training & Development

Scoping Review Workshop

Designed for clinicians, public health professionals, academics, researchers and others to determine the most appropriate review methodology for their question, with a particular focus on scoping reviews. This 1-day workshop enables participants to explore the theories and concepts relating to scoping reviews and other types of evidence synthesis, and equip participants with the knowledge and tools they need to successfully plan for and undertake a scoping review following the JBI approach. 24th to 25th August 2021; 6:00pm-9:30pm. Further Information.

HPC and Data in Materials Design and Discovery

A 12-week online, collaboratively taught course for Australian graduate students and researchers. The curriculum design aims to support graduate students and ECRs working in the space between HPC/Big Data and computational materials science with hands-on tutorials. 1st September to 26th November 2021; Wednesdays and Fridays 1:30pm-2:30pm. Further information and to register.

Leximancer: An Introduction

Leximancer is software which allows a quantitative analysis of text files according to word association. The analysis process gives a picture of the associations between key concepts in text files.  The workshop covers the assumptions made within a Leximancer analysis, and how the software deals with different issues within a set of text documents. Part of the workshop is a hands-on exercise where participants analyse a simple text data set. Limited places are available and priority will be given to Business School staff and students. 1st October 2021; 9:00am-12:00pm. Further information and to register.

News

Careers in Academia Webinar

Are you interested in a career in academia? Join the Health Sciences Postgraduate Association  for a panel discussion with A/Prof Tania Crotti and Dr Clair Jones for insights into having a successful career in academia. 25th August 2021; 12:00pm-1:00pm. Register here.

LinkedIn Learning

The University of Adelaide is partnered with LinkedIn Learning to provide free access to a wide range of online courses covering professional, creative and technical topics. These resources are available to all staff and students, and can be completed in your own time. Further information.

Remember, professional development is ongoing and learning is most effective when completed relative to your current career stage.

We recommend completing CaRST activities throughout candidature to give yourself the best opportunity to benefit from each individual experience. To be considered 'on-track', it is only expected that you would have completed 15-20 credits by the CCSP, and 30-40 credits by the Major Review. You can monitor your progress in CaRST Online.

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.