3 August 2022

CaRST eNewsletter

Coming up in the next couple of weeks we have some great sessions focusing on increasing your confidence in speaking up, communicating and presenting your research. We also have a new workshop running for the first time in August, on research interviews. This session will be great for those who are conducting interviews as part of their research, and will be an interactive session held on campus. A quick reminder that several of our upcoming sessions have limited places, so please ensure you cancel if you’re not able to attend, so other students don’t miss out.

Best,

Katy Dolman
Manager, CaRST

Training & Development Events

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

Presenting your Research with Confidence

When: 4 August 2022, 10:00am -12:30pm
Credits: 2.5 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

If you’re a researcher then at some stage you are going to have to present your findings.  It’s tempting to get up and just read your paper, but to really speak to your audience you need to be able to communicate skilfully and with conviction. We’ve all been to dull presentations so it’s worth your while spending a little time to learn how to do it properly.  This workshop will provide a clear step-by-step structure that you can use again and again to give high quality presentations. Register here

Improve your Confidence with Improv 

When: 17 August 2022, 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 Impro is a fun way to help you to build confidence and improve your communication skills. This workshop is based on theatre games and requires some physical activity. Register on waiting list

Conducting Research Interviews - New for 2022

When: 18 August 2022, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Credits: 1.5 credits, Domain A
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Research interviews are a fantastic way to build a rich, nuanced data set that may not be available through other research methods. In this workshop you’ll be given tips and techniques to structure your interview, engage respectfully with your interviewees to get the best outcomes, and manage and analyse your data. You’ll also have a chance to practice your interview skills with your fellow students. This multidisciplinary workshop is suitable for all HDR students who are planning to use interviews as a research methodology. Register on waiting list 

Confidence fitness 

When: 25 August 2022, 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 on waiting list 

Other Training & Events

Demystifying psychometric testing 

Psychometric assessments can be a difficult step in the recruitment process. During this 1-hour session you’ll hear from a psychologist, who’ll explain what psychometric assessments are, and the different types you might be asked to complete when applying for jobs. She’ll also provide examples of assessment items, offer some handy tips on preparing for and completing assessments, and give you a behind-the-scenes look at how companies use them to determine successful candidates. Kaushini is a Consulting Psychologist at Criteria Corp who completed her Master of Psychology (Organisational) at Deakin University. Zoom webinar, Wednesday 3-August 2022, 2:10pm – 3:00pm. Register here

Excel for Researchers 

Data rarely comes in the form you require. Often it is messy. Sometimes it is incomplete. And sometimes there's too much of it. Frequently, it has errors. We'll use one of the most widespread data wrangling tools, Microsoft Excel, to import, sort, filter, copy, protect, transform, summarise, merge, and visualise research data.
While aimed at novice Excel users, most attendees will walk away with new tricks to work more efficiently with their research data. Zoom Meeting, limited places 9-10 August 2022, 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Register here 

Global Talent and Skilled Visa Programs 

The Department of Home Affairs is holding a webinar for University of Adelaide PhD students to speak about the Global Talent and Skilled Visa Programs for International Students who have completed PhD study in Australia.  The subclass 858 Global Talent visa is a permanent visa for people who have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in an eligible field.  This webinar will provide comprehensive information on the requirements to obtain a Global Talent Visa, how the Department selects eligible graduates, and what these students can do to maximise their chances of being granted such a visa. The webinar will also provide general  information on Skilled Migration Visa options.  Zoom Meeting, limited places 17 August 2022, 10:30am - 12:00pm. Register here 

Please note this information session is not eligible for CaRST credit.

Hacky hours 

Hacky hour is an informal bi-monthly meetup for researchers to discuss technology-related problems they may be facing in their research with each other. Experts will be on hand to advise on problems related to coding, data analytics, or digital tools. If you have a problem in one of those areas: bring it along and get help. Even if you don’t have any problems you want solved, come along to help solve someone else’s! Open to all researchers. Zoom Meeting, limited places 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every Month, 9 August and 23 of August 3:00pm - 4:00pm. Register here 

Please note Hacky Hours are not eligible for CaRST credit.

Salis Institute: Write your paper in 3 weeks and  Monday Mentoring

The Salis Institute is offering two research training opportunities for researchers from all fields. The first one is free mentoring sessions for new researchers where you will be able to discuss about research and career. The second one is a series of 6 online sessions where Prof. Amanda Salis, an NHMRC Senior Research Fellow, will walk you through a step-by-step process designed to help you write your research paper in 3 weeks.

• Monday mentoring with Prof. Amanda Salis (every Monday commencing 18 July 2022) Every Monday at 12am and then again at 12pm universal time. Each session is 30 minutes in duration. – free of charge. Register here
• Write your paper in 3 weeks (6 sessions online), 23 August to  9 September  2022, 3:00pm - 4:00pm (UTC time zone).- A$109.00, excluding GST. Further information and to register

Digital Humanities Lab: Exploring musical instruments using digital technologies - how they are, and how they could be.

This webinar will profile a group of projects that use digital technologies to expand our thinking about musical instruments. From 3D scanning of traditional Indigenous instruments to explore the relationship between shape and sound, through 3D digitisation of hand-crafted Indonesian musical instruments for preservation, to the use of 3D printing to adapt or create whole new instruments for professional musicians with disabilities. Our speakers will showcase exciting ways that digital technologies are expanding what and how they research musical instruments and their use. (1 credit, domain A) Zoom, Meeting,  24 of August 10:00am - 11:00am. Register here 

CaRST Tip

CaRST Online Update

Okta Multi-factor Authentication

As a part of ongoing work that ITDS is doing to improve the security and safety of our systems, Okta MFA will soon be implemented on CaRST Online. Soon staff, students, and visitors will log in via Okta single sign on. More information on Okta MFA.

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.