24 April 2024

CaRST eNewsletter

Science Communication Courses

Expressions of Interest now open!

We are pleased to bring you not one, but three, different science communication training courses developed by science communication agency Animate Your Science. 

Courses available:

• Learn how to stand-out at your next conference with the 'How to Design an Award-Winning Scientific Poster' course. 
• Follow step-by-step tutorials which teach you how to create stunning graphics and figures in the 'Learn to draw in Illustrator: by scientists for scientists' course.
• Arm yourself with the knowledge and know-how to produce impactful science videos with the 'Lights, Camera, Impact: How to Produce Captivating Science Videos

Delivery method: Online, self-paced courses.

Further information and detailed course descriptions can be found on the CaRST webpage.

Places are strictly limited. Priority will be given to HDR students in their second and third year of candidature. Successful students will be notified via email and offered a place in one of the above courses.

To register your interest in the course, please complete and submit the online Expression of Interest form by Sunday 28 April 2024.

Peer Mentoring Program

Expressions of Interest now open!

Introducing our new HDR Peer Mentoring Program! Get personalised support and guidance from experienced peers to excel academically and professionally.

Mentees (1st-year students) will:

• Receive personalised support from experienced peers.
• Gain academic and personal insights.
• Build valuable connections for success.

Mentors (2nd year and beyond) will:

• Make a positive impact by sharing experiences.
• Develop leadership and communication skills.
• Contribute to a supportive community.

Participants will meet four times over three months, attend a launch with training and a debrief event. Each participant is eligible for 6 CaRST credits.

For more information, contact Alice Wilson, Senior HDR Experience Officer.

Limited spots available! Join us and make a difference in our student community!

To register your interest in the Peer Mentoring Program, please complete and submit the online Expression of Interest form by COB Friday 17 May 2024.

Training & Development Events

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

Research outputs and metrics

When: 1 May 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain A
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

When it comes to applying for grants, awards and academic jobs/promotions, you will often be required to demonstrate your research impact. This workshop will discuss some of the research impact metrics that are available for you to use, and how and where to find them. Register here.

The Imposter Syndrome

When: 2 May 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Stand up, Speak up and Persuade

When: 8 May 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

In research, it is crucial to get your message across. The key: Your delivery. Learn techniques that 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.

Stress Survival Kit

When: 9 May 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain B
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Do you find that stress derails your research progression? Want to learn how to effectively manage stress? This webinar focusses on developing daily stress protection strategies to maintain psychological wellbeing and research management. Register here.

eProcurement Information Session

When: 14 May 2024, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain C
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

This workshop presented by the University of Adelaide Finance & Procurement team will explain why the University uses the eProcurement system and how to use it. It will cover getting access to the system through to receiving the goods. Register here.

Working with Your Supervisor

When: 15 May 2024, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 2 credit, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

The relationship you have with your supervisor is crucial in determining your PhD experience. But it can be difficult to know what to expect from the supervisory relationship. 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. 

Please note due to high demand this is an additional delivery of the course suitable for students from any Faculty to attend. Register here.

AusSMC Smartphone video workshop for researchers

When: 16 May 2024, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 2 credit, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

If a picture is worth 1,000 words, then, at 25 pictures per second, video is a priceless tool for communicating in the booming online world. In this workshop you will learn useful skills such as using a smartphone to shoot professional-quality video, and how to edit your footage to put together a finished video package. Register here.

Other Training & Events

Getting started with HPC using Slurm

Is your computer’s limited power throttling your research ambitions? Are your analysis scripts pushing your laptop’s processor to its limits? Is your software crashing because you’ve run out of memory?

High-Performance Computing (HPC) allows you to accomplish your analysis faster by using many parallel CPUs and huge amounts of memory simultaneously. This course provides a hands on introduction to running software on HPC infrastructure using Slurm. 7 & 8 May 2024 09:30am - 12.30pm ACST. Register here. 

Please note that Intersect courses are in high demand and places are limited. Your registration is a commitment to attend, and if circumstances change you must advise that you can no longer participate.

Data Manipulation and Visualisation in R

Jump into this live-coding, intermediate workshop to learn how to manipulate, explore, and gain insights from your data using R's dplyr package. This workshop also covers the language of dataframe reshaping using tidyr and visualisation using the powerful ggplot2 package to create beautiful, publication-quality graphs. 16 & 17 May 2024, 09:30 am - 12:30 pm ACST. Register here

Please note that Intersect courses are in high demand and places are limited. Your registration is a commitment to attend, and if circumstances change you must advise that you can no longer participate.

Introduction to systematic searching for non-health subjects webinar

Systematic reviews have their origins in the discipline of Health and Medical Sciences, but are increasingly being carried out in other areas. There are also other types of systematic literature reviews which make use of systematic search techniques. Join the Liaison Librarians to learn more about developing an appropriate search strategy for this kind of review. Thursday 23 May 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm. Register here.

Applying for industry internships and jobs – crafting your resume and cover letter- New Course

This course aims to help you identify the skills the employers want and the skills you have. This will then help you to articulate them in your CV. In this course you will be guided step by step to structure and write your resume and cover letter. If you are planning to apply for an internship or an industry position as a HDR student, this is a great place to star. Enrol here

Preparing for your PhD oral examination

Are you curious about the requirements of the PhD oral examination process? If you are required to undertake an oral examination or considering opting in, you may be interested to know that a new MyUni course is available to help you prepare. The course will take you about an hour to complete, and provides an overview of the process, roles and responsibilities, and tips for preparing well. You can also record the course for 1 credit in Domain B for CaRST. Enrol here.

Research Impact: Creating Meaning and Value

Research impact refers to the contributions your research makes beyond academia. This course covers the fundamentals of research impact – what it is and how it can be embedded into every step of the research journey – to help support universities in embedding a broader culture of research impact. This program is relevant to researchers at all levels, with particular relevance for doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career researchers. It is suitable across all major disciplines. Enrol 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.