13 July 2021

CaRST eNewsletter

Self-awareness is also key to improving your chances of career success, which is discussed in a recent article from Inside Higher Ed, The Need for Self-Knowledge in a Changing World of Work. The piece discusses what you have to gain from self-exploration and tips and resources to get started on the path of knowing thyself better.

CaRST encourages HDRs to initiate career planning early in candidature. In CaRST Online, HDRs select a main and alternative career path from a list of STEM and non-STEM options curated from Imagine PhD and myIDP, which are two excellent career development resources for social sciences and humanities PhDs and STEM PhDs, respectively. These and other helpful links are also available on the CaRST website.

Finally, if you’ve registered for the 2021 3MT, video submissions are due to your Faculty coordinators this Friday, 16 July by 5pm.

Best,

Dr Monica Kerr
Director, CaRST

Training & Development Events

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

The Imposter Syndrome

When: 15 July 2021, 10:00am - 11:00am
Credits: 1 credit, Domain B
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Why do successful people often feel like frauds? This session, presented by Hugh Kearns of IThinkWell, will explain why high performing people often doubt their abilities and find it hard to enjoy their successes. It will also show the links to perfectionism and self-handicapping strategies such as procrastination, avoidance and overcommitment. Register here.

Research Grants and Fellowships for Postgraduate Students - Grant Writing Basics

When: 20 July 2021, 10:00am - 12:00pm (Please note date change)
Credits: 2 credits, Domain C
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Presented by Research Services, this lecture will provide an overview on writing research grants and fellowships. The session will cover topics including the grant lifecycle, staying informed about funding opportunities, grantsmanship, building a track record, and planning and writing winning proposals. Register here.

Research Grants and Fellowships in the Health and Medical Sciences

When: 30 July 2021, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.

News

Digital tools and methods in humanities and arts at Hacky Hour

Hacky hour is a regular informal meetup for researchers to discuss technology-related challenges. Experts available to advise on problems with digital tools, data, storage, coding, mapping and more, and will focus this month on humanities and arts. Come along if you have a problem or just want to learn more! July 13, 3pm. Online via zoom. More information and to register.

Fresh Science

Nominations are now open for Fresh Science, a national competition that helps early career researchers find and share their stories of discovery. Nominations close Thursday 29 July, 5 pm AEST. More information.

Other Training & Development

Introduction to Machine Learning in Python

Join this live, interactive series of three training courses that will explore the fundamentals of Machine Learning from a practical perspective in Python, and how to apply this knowledge on real-world datasets:

1. Introduction & Linear regression: this training will provide a comprehensive introduction to Linear Regression, Model Training workflows and the scikit-learn package. August 3-4, 2021. Register here. 
2. Classification: this training will introduce Machine Learning models and techniques such as Logistic Regression, Decision Trees and Ensemble Learning. August 11-12, 2021. Register here.
3. SVM & Unsupervised Learning: this final training of the series will explore techniques such as Support Vector Machine, K-Nearest Neighbor and Dimensionality Reduction. August 17, 2021. Register here.  

* For a better and more complete understanding of the most popular Machine Learning models and techniques, please consider attending all three trainings in the series. All courses will be held online via Zoom.

Focus on Peer Review Online Course

This free online learning course from Nature Masterclasses provides a comprehensive and insightful overview of the peer review process. For students and researchers in the natural sciences who are new to peer review or wish to refresh their skills. Free to access upon registration. Use the certificate to claim 3.5 CaRST hours in Domain D. Further information.

JBI Comprehensive Systematic Review Training Program

The JBI Comprehensive Systematic Review Training Program (CSRTP) enables participants to learn how to conduct robust systematic reviews of different evidence types in order to provide the strongest possible evidence to inform decision making or clinical guidelines in healthcare. A one, three or five-day program, depending on your research needs or areas of interest. 19-23 July 2021; 9:00am-5:00pm. Further Information.

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.