6 November 2024

CaRST eNewsletter

CaRST Employability Series

Through early December we have the CaRST employability series. Are you looking at preparing your next steps beyond your HDR? Wondering where your research degree can take you? Need practical advice about applying for jobs? CaRST is presenting a range of career focused workshops and panels to make your HDR work!

Head to CaRST Online and select 'Do' → 'Find Upcoming Activities' for more information and to book your spot!

Training & Development Events

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

Building Connections

When: 7 November 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain B
Delivery mode: Zoom Webinar

Does the idea of forming connections a.k.a. networking make you quake? Do you have strategies for ongoing relationship building? While many postgraduate researchers experience difficulty with these activities, mastering them is vital for creating a positive research experience and post PhD future. This webinar focusses on strategies to help you create positive connections. Content includes identifying potential connections, preparing for and making contact within your comfort zone, and maintaining an ongoing relationship. Register here.

Networking for introverts (extroverts welcome, too!)

When: 12 November 2024, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Credits: 3 credits, Domain B
Delivery mode: In-person

Learn how to make the most out of networking events by asking “Have/Want” questions and giving “Have/Want” answers. Tom Hendrick from Talent Academy (ThincLab’s in-house pitch consultant) will be running this interactive workshop and believes that your net-worth is proportional to your network: “It’s not what you can do for the world, but what you can get the world to do for someone”. This multidisciplinary workshop is suitable for all HDR students who want to grow their network and improve their conversational skills. Register here.

Creating career opportunities

When: 13 November 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain B
Delivery mode: Zoom Webinar

Are you aware of the hidden job market and how to access it? Do you know how to identify and create potential future career opportunities? This webinar will help you understand activities you can undertake during your degree to help set you for future career success. Content includes sourcing information on career opportunities, accessing the hidden job market, and linking with employers. Register here.

Identifying your strengths/transferable skills to succeed in your PhD or Master by Research

When: 19 November 2024, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain B
Delivery mode: In-person

Do you need to re-energise and re-focus on your research? Join us for a fun workshop to brainstorm ideas to be more efficient and succeed in your PhD or Master by Research. In this workshop we will help you to identify the skills you already have that will help you study better and achieve your goals. You will also identify the skills you would like to develop right now or for your future career. You will also learn how to articulate those skills for your CV and selection criteria. Register here.

Flexing your communication style

When: 28 November 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 1.5 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: In-person

Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling uncomfortable? Did you reflect on why it didn’t go well? Chances are that there was a mismatch in your communication style! Join us for this insightful interactive one-hour workshop which will allow you to: identify your own preferred communication style and workplace preferences; reflect on how your preferences and communication style influence your workplace relationships; and learn how to “flex” your communication style to allow you to forge positive relationships with colleagues. Register here.

Ace your interview

When: 3 December 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain B
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

This skills session will review preparation and techniques to use when getting ready for an interview. Want to learn strategies and skills for preparing for an interview? Then join our online Interview Skills Session! In this session you will learn about: types of interviews; tips for predicting questions; interview techniques for answering questions; and learn about using the STAR Model. Presented by Career Services. Register here.

Creating an outstanding LinkedIn profile

When: 4 December 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain B
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

This session is intended to maximise your Linkedin profile. Your Linkedin profile is not just an online resume, it’s a way to access a global network of professionals with more than 300 million members. It is the way that professionals connect, engage, access knowledge and career building resources. Please note: As this session will focus on developing your profile, please create an account for LinkedIn prior to attending the workshop. Presented by Career Services. Register here.

Life after the PhD panel

When: 5 December 2024, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain B
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Are you struggling to imagine life after your PhD? Wondering about your options beyond academia? Join us to hear from fellow PhDs as they share their career journey and transition from a PhD into other roles. Panelists will discuss how they got to their current position; their everyday life at work; the essential skills they developed through their PhD; tips and strategies for current PhD candidates. Attending this panel will help you look at your PhD with new eyes! Register here.

Other Training & Events

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. This program is relevant to researchers at all levels, across all major disciplines. You can record the course for 3 credits in Domain D for CaRST. Enrol here.

PYTHON203: Data Manipulation and Visualisation in Python

Python has deservedly become a popular language for scientific computing. It has all the friendly features and conveniences you’d expect of a modern programming language, and also a rich set of libraries for working with data. In this workshop, you will explore DataFrames in depth (using the pandas library), learn how to manipulate, explore and get insights from your data (Data Manipulation), as well as how to deal with missing values and how to combine multiple datasets. You will also explore different types of graphs and learn how to customise them using two of the most popular plotting libraries in Python, matplotlib and seaborn (Data Visualisation). You can record this session for 6 credits in Domain A for CaRST. 7-8 November 2024 9:30am-12:30pm. Register here.

LabArchives Research Edition Bootcamp APAC 2024

The University Library provides LabArchives electronic research notebooks for documenting your research, and secure collaboration with internal and external partners. This upcoming online, modular bootcamp will help new and experienced users, with introductions to the tool, as well as sessions about integrations, workflows, security and user management. 11 to 15 November 2024. Times vary and sessions can be booked individually. Register here.

LEI Workshop: Design empowering collaborative learning experiences

This in-person workshop is designed for teaching staff eager to elevate their collaborative learning strategies. Through a blend of hands-on activities, technology demonstrations, and collaborative discussions, participants will leave with the skills and inspiration needed to transform their learning spaces into dynamic hubs of collaboration and empowerment through enhanced learning techniques and assessment methods. We seek to help you fostering a growth culture of sharing and integrating knowledge among your learners across disciplines. To make the most of the time available in the workshop, there is a small amount of preparation required. You can record this session for 3 credits in Domain D for CaRST. 12 November 2024 10:00am-1:00pm. Register here.

R205: Introduction to Machine Learning using R: Introduction & Linear Regression

Machine Learning (ML) is a new way to program computers to solve real world problems. It has gained popularity over the last few years by achieving tremendous success in tasks that we believed only humans could solve, from recognising images to self-driving cars. In this course, we will explore the fundamentals of Machine Learning from a practical perspective with the help of the R programming language and its scientific computing packages. You can record this session for 6 credits in Domain A for CaRST. 12-13 November 2024 1:30pm-4:30pm. Register here.

LEI Workshop: Back to the future - generative AI for productivity, innovation and authenticity in higher education

Dive into an interactive in-person workshop that demystifies AI technologies, showcases practical applications, and navigates the ethical landscape to optimise teaching and learning. This workshop offers a comprehensive exploration of artificial intelligence in higher education, focusing on AI driving forces, outlining opportunities for integration in various teaching and learning aspects, and navigating ethical considerations, while providing practical toolkit, strategies, and real-world case studies to enhance teaching and learning. To make the most of the time available in the workshop, there is a small amount of preparation required. You can record this session for 3 credits in Domain A for CaRST. 14 November 2024 10:00am-1:00pm. Register here.

LEI Workshop: Generative AI for Consistent and Equitable Tutor and Marker Training

This workshop introduces course coordinators to innovative strategies for using generative AI to develop training resources and sessions aimed at upskilling tutors and markers. It does not focus on using AI for marking but rather on enhancing the consistency and quality of their performance. The session will explore how AI tools can help standardise training materials, minimise expertise gaps, and support creativity and innovation in student-centred teaching. By maintaining a consistent knowledge base and processes, participants will learn how to reduce the cognitive load on their tutors and markers, enabling them to better engage students and provide meaningful feedback, ultimately leading to a more equitable learning experience. To make the most of the time available in the workshop, there is a small amount of preparation required. You can record this session for 1.5 credits in Domain A for CaRST. 18 November 2024 11:00am-12:30pm. Register here.

R206: Introduction to Machine Learning using R: Classification

Comprehensive introduction to Machine Learning models and techniques such as Logistic Regression, Decision Trees and Ensemble Learning. Know the differences between various core Machine Learning models. Understand the Machine Learning modelling workflows. Use R and its relevant packages to process real datasets, train and apply Machine Learning models. You can record this session for 6 credits in Domain A for CaRST. 21-22 November 2024 9:30am-12:30pm. Register here.

R207: Introduction to Machine Learning using R: SVM & Unsupervised Learning

Comprehensive introduction to Machine Learning models and techniques such as Support Vector Machine, K-Nearest Neighbor and Dimensionality Reduction. Know the differences between various core Machine Learning models. Understand the Machine Learning modelling workflows. Use R and its relevant packages to process real datasets, train and apply Machine Learning models. You can record this session for 3 credits in Domain A for CaRST. 27 November 2024 9:30am-12:30pm. Register here.

R101: Learn to Program: R

Learn about the fundamental concepts in programming using R and apply them to analyse a sample research dataset. R is quickly gaining popularity as a programming language of choice for statisticians, data scientists and researchers. It has an excellent ecosystem including the powerful RStudio development environment and the Shiny web application framework. But getting started with R can be challenging, particularly if you’ve never programmed before. That’s where this introductory course comes in. We teach using RStudio, which allows program code, results, visualisations and documentation to be blended seamlessly. You can record this session for 6 credits in Domain A for CaRST. 3-4 December 2024 9:30am-12:30pm. Register here.

EXCEL201: Beyond Basics: Conditionals and Visualisation in Excel

This course explores functional syntax and statistical charts in Excel. After cleaning your database, you may need to apply some conditional analysis to glean greater insights from your data. You may also want to enhance your charts for inclusion into a manuscript, thesis or report by adding some statistical elements. This course will cover conditional syntax, nested functions, statistical charting and outlier identification. Armed with the tips and tricks from our introductory Excel for Researchers course, you will be able to tap into even more of Excel’s diverse functionality and apply it to your research project. You can record this session for 3 credits in Domain A for CaRST. 6 December 2024 9:30am-12:30pm. Register here.

PYTHON101: Learn to Program: Python

Python has deservedly become a popular language for scientific computing. It has all the friendly features and conveniences you’d expect of a modern programming language, and also a rich set of libraries for working with data. We teach using Jupyter notebooks, which allow program code, results, visualisations and documentation to be blended seamlessly. Perfect for sharing insights with others while producing reproducible research. Join us for this live coding workshop where we write programs that produce results, using the researcher-focused training modules from the highly regarded Software Carpentry Foundation. You can record this session for 6 credits in Domain A for CaRST. 10-11 December 2024 9:30am-12:30pm. Register here.

LEI Workshop: Advanced survey design with Qualtrics

This Learning Enhancement & Innovation (LEI) workshop provides further insight into the design of surveys to gather clear results and data, and introduces elements around the distribution of your survey and the ethics involved. This workshop also shows you how to use Qualtrics, a powerful survey tool, with support for complex branching, validation, survey distribution and data analysis. You can record this session for 1.5 credits in Domain A for CaRST. 12 December 2024 2:00am-3:30pm. Register here.

Neurodiversity Mentoring 2025

The Disability Support Unit will be launching a Neurodiversity Mentoring Program in 2025 to support neurodivergent students. Mentors will assist their neurodiverse mentees and provide advice around study habits, executive functioning, academic skills, and managing studying whilst neurodivergent. Please visit the Neurodiversity Project webpage to learn more about this pilot program and how to become a mentor. You can claim up to 7 credits in CaRST for completion of the program and training

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.