3 June 2021

CaRST eNewsletter

Director's Message

As we see students returning to campus and the easing of COVID restrictions, I am pleased to report we are offering select CaRST workshops in-person. Being in-person allows for a more interactive session with greater opportunity to connect with other students, which some of you have been missing in the fully online environment. However, the class sizes at these workshops are necessarily limited. This makes it even more important for us to maximise attendance and ensure all available places are filled on the day. With this in mind, it is a good opportunity to review our no-show policy. We look forward to seeing everyone back on campus and in-person at these CaRST workshops.

Best,

Dr Monica Kerr
Director, CaRST

News

Virtual 3 Minute Thesis

The 3 Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a national competition that challenges Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students to effectively explain their research to a non-specialist audience in just three minutes. The aim is to cultivate their academic, presentation, and research communication skills while celebrating the exciting research conducted by HDR students across the country.

Entry is now open to all HDRs, however, only PhD candidates who have successfully passed their Major Review by the date of their first presentation are eligible to reach the University Final round. For more information and to register, visit the University of Adelaide 3MT website. Registrations close 18 June 2021 - don't miss out! Register here.

Training & Development Events

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

The Self-Reflective HDR

When: 7 June 2021, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain B
Delivery mode: In-person, limited places

Are you keen to improve your success, performance, and wellbeing by learning how to find and use your strengths, understand your personal qualities, characteristics and resources? If you are looking to achieve balance in your life, join Jane Turner Goldsmith for the third session of the Mental Health and Wellbeing series. Register here.

Establishing Industry Research Projects

When: 10 June 2021, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Many HDR projects include some interaction with industry, and your career may well involve forming university industry linkages. Join Greg Macpherson for this session where you can put your interest in engaging with industry into action, and find out the steps involved when setting up an industry linked project. Register here.

Improve your Confidence with Improv

When: 15 June 2021, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain B
Delivery mode: In-person, limited places

Is there a performer inside you, dying to get out? Want to improve your public speaking skills or feel more comfortable when put on the spot? If you answered yes, or you just want to have a truckload of fun, improvisation is for you! This workshop presented by On The Fly Improv uses theatre games to create a fun way to help you to build confidence and improve your communication skills. Register on waitlist.

Preparing for the 3MT: Everything you need to know

When: 16 June 2021, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Credits: 2.5 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Designed for any HDR student who is thinking about participating in the 3MT® competition, this workshop explains what the 3MT is, how it works, and provides strategies and suggestions to help you win over the judging panel. Do you want to know how to make your presentation memorable, and cope with the inevitable anxiety that comes with presenting? In this session, Hugh Kearns will share all the best ‘tips and tricks’ to be successful in the 3MT. Register here.

Please note: all HDR students are welcome to attend this session - you do not need to have registered as a 3MT competitor.

Working with your Supervisor – ECMS

When: 17 June 2021, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: In-person

The relationship you have with your supervisor is crucial in determining your PhD experience. They are your primary source of guidance as you undertake an individual research project and even the best student/supervisor relationships can experience periods of strain through the ups and downs of research. In this workshop you will learn what you can do to establish a positive working relationship with your supervisor and ultimately get the most out of your HDR experience. Register here.

Please note: This session is for Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Science students only. Sessions for other faculties are coming soon.

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Online Training

Risk Management for Projects (NEW)

Risk management is a process used for the identification, assessment and analysis of potential risks to an organization or project. This process enables you to develop the most appropriate risk response.

In the Risk Management for Projects course, you will learn the fundamentals of risk management, as well as how to apply a risk management process in a project-based setting.

Risk Management for Projects is a new course that builds on risk management for projects introduced in the course: Introduction to Project Management MOOC. Further Information.

Other Training & Development

GRADE Workshop

The GRADE approach (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation) reflects best practice in clinical guideline development and is endorsed by organisations globally. This one-day workshop is designed for systematic reviewers, guideline developers and others wanting to learn more about GRADE methodology, particularly the creation of Summary of Findings tables and Evidence Profiles, and trustworthy recommendations in guidelines. 10 June 2021; 9:00am - 4:30pm. Further Information.

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. 17 June 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.