15 June 2021

CaRST eNewsletter

Director's Message

It’s not too late to get involved in this year's Virtual 3MT competition! Be sure to attend Preparing for the 3MT training presented by Hugh Kearns on the 16th June and register for the competition by the 18th June.

In other news, our Research Methods online courses have recently been revamped. Part of our suit of online research skills courses, this update consists of Undertaking a Literature Review, the Principles of Research Methods course, and the Research Methods In-Practice discipline-focused courses, all of which provide engaging and focused training that is carefully tailored to the different needs of researchers. The new version of each are currently available in MyUni.

Best,

Dr Monica Kerr
Director, CaRST

News

3 Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition – Registrations closing soon!

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.

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 meeting

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.

Reviving your Life while doing an HDR

When: 22 June 2021, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain B
Delivery mode: In-person, limited placed

In this final session of the Mental Health and Wellbeing series, Jane Turner Goldsmith will provide the tools needed to pick yourself up or ‘revive’ when facing common concerns for HDRs, including anxiety and stress. This session will include a range of experiential exercises to relax the body, including breathing, meditation, mindfulness, progressive muscle relaxation and visualisation. Register here.

Working with your Supervisor – Sciences

When: 23 June 2021, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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 Science students only. Sessions for other faculties are coming soon.

Stand Up, Speak Up and Persuade

When: 24 June 2021, 10:00am - 11:00am
Credits: 1 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

How is it that two people can talk about the same thing, but only one gets their message across? That’s because it’s all in the delivery. If your job is to persuade and influence others, these techniques will help you to build on your presentation skills and excel. Attend this workshop presented by Sharon Ferrier from Persuasive Presentations to learn how to stand up, speak up and persuade! Register here.

Writing Journal Reviews and Systematic Reviews

When: 28 June 2021, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom meeting

This session focuses on the successful communication aspects of Journal Review writing and Systematic Review writing. The session covers the different types of Journal Review writing and Systematic Review writing undertaken by academics. It compares Journal Review writing with Systematic Review writing and highlights the relevance of each. Further, it looks at the specific language and structure involved in the development of each. Register here.

Learn to Program: MATLAB

When: 30 June - 1 July 2021, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Credits: Up to 6 credits, Domain A (self-recorded)
Delivery mode: Zoom meeting, limited places

MATLAB is an incredibly powerful programming environment with a rich set of analysis toolkits. If you are new to MATLAB and, more generally to programming, join this introductory live coding workshop to help you get started. Open to all researchers. Register here.

BROWSE MORE EVENTS

Online Training

Research Methods (Updated)

These online courses provide guidance on different research processes and aim to support researchers undertaking independent research in all academic disciplines.

The following research methods courses are available:

Further information also available on our Research Skills Courses page.

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. 17 June 2021; 9:00am-5:00pm. Further Information.

CaRST Tip

Wondering if your activity can count for CaRST? We get lots of questions about this, and while we’re always here to help, we’d encourage you to try the following first:

Is the activity listed in CaRST Online?
Is the activity included on our lists of approved experiential learning categories?
If not, consider whether you have learned something that is relevant to your HDR that helps you become a researcher or advances your career. Use the Vitae Researcher Development Framework (RDF) for guidance, as all activities need to be mapped to one of the four domains of the RDF.

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.