19 June 2024

CaRST eNewsletter

Falling Walls Lab Adelaide 2024

Applications are now open for Falling Walls Lab Adelaide 2024, a world-class pitch competition and networking forum, organised annually by the not-for-profit, Berlin-based, Falling Walls Foundation. The 2024 Adelaide pitch event will be held on Friday 19 July, in person, at the University of Adelaide.

Participants can claim the event for 6 CaRST credits in Domain D under ‘Entrepreneurship/Pitch Competition – participant’.

For more information, visit Falling Walls Adelaide. To be considered for the shortlist apply before the extended deadline of the 5th of July!

Visualise Your Thesis

Challenge yourself and enter the Visualise Your Thesis competition. Present your research and make an impact in just sixty seconds with an eye-catching visual display. First prize wins $1000 and will go on to compete in the International online competition.

All successful submissions also qualify for 5 CaRST points.

For more information, visit the University of Adelaide Visualise Your Thesis website. Competition submissions close on the 7th of July.

Training & Development Events

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

Creativity Workshop: Revealing hidden value using creativity and evolution

When: 2 July 2024, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Credits: 2.5 credit, Domain B
Delivery mode: In person

Drawing on 10+ years of diverse coaching experience, combined with 15+ years working in Defence, Dean Philp will facilitate participants through a series of movement situations based on concepts drawn from cognition, play, neuroscience, mindfulness, biology, and psychology! Register here.

Please note that this session includes physical activity and interaction with your peers.

Improve your confidence with improv

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

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 interactive workshop, presented by On The Fly Impro, is a fun way to help you to build confidence and improve your communication skills. Register here.

Please note that this session includes physical activity and interaction with your peers.

Developing your cultural intelligence (CQ)

When: 11 July 2024, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain D
Delivery mode: In person

Working and engaging with people from different cultural backgrounds is the norm for most of us. It can be a very enriching experience, but it's not always easy. Cultural Intelligence (CQ) has been identified by experts as a key skill. As a researcher these skills are integral, whether at an overseas conference, travel for work, or interacting with other cultures here in Adelaide. Register here.

Other Training & Events

NEW Systematic Review Fundamentals MyUni course! 

Are you interested in conducting a systematic review, or other evidence synthesis project? Need help selecting the right review type, or want advice on which guidelines to follow? Check out the Library’s new Systematic Review Fundamentals MyUni course, which will guide you through preparing, searching, managing and publishing your systematic review, with a strong focus on troubleshooting. You can record the course for 2 credits in Domain A for CaRST. Enrol here.

Introduction to Searching for Systematic Reviews webinar
(Health & Medical Sciences)

To accompany the launch of the MyUni course, your Liaison Librarians will be providing an online webinar to share more about developing an appropriate search strategy for systematic reviews. You can record the course for 1 credit in Domain A for CaRST. Tuesday 25 June 2024 10.00-11.00am. Register now.

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

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. You can also record the course for 1 credit in Domain B for CaRST. Enrol here.

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Mental Health First Aid

Want to feel more confident in supporting those who may be suffering from mental health problems? Mental Health First Aid Training (MHFA) will teach you about the signs & symptoms of common disabling mental health problems, how to provide help, and how to access professional help. MHFA Training is free and available for all enrolled students. For more information, including upcoming dates in July and how to register click 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.