12 February 2025

CaRST eNewsletter

Training & Development Events

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

Navigating AI in Higher Degree Research

When: 13 February 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain A
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

This webinar explores the ethical dimensions of using AI in HDR research, ensuring students use these tools responsibly and in accordance with established guidelines. Participants will gain an understanding of the basic concepts of AI, the potential benefits and limitations of using AI in research, and develop strategies for maintaining research integrity and ethical practices. Register here.

Project Management

When: 18 February 2025, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Credits: 3 credits, Domain C
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

In this workshop, students are introduced into the context, rationale, strategy and tactics of project management with emphasis on project scope management, project planning & control and on cost management. The students get to know the iterative processes and core skills required by successful project managers. The context and learning of the workshop enable the participants to apply selected project management skills to projects in a variety of industries including engineering, information technology, consulting, production, procurement, maintenance, logistics and supply chain, construction, and manufacturing. By focusing on providing basic knowledge in core areas of scope, time and cost the participants will be enabled to confidently deal with the ever-growing complexities and challenges of project management. Register here.

Seven Secrets of Highly Successful Research Students

When: 20 February 2025, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Credits: 2.5 credits, Domain B
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

What do HDR students do to finish on time, to overcome isolation, doubt and writer’s block? And to enjoy the process? And just as importantly what do they do in order to spend guilt-free time with their family and friends and perhaps even have holidays? If this sounds appealing, then this session will be of particular use to you. This workshop describes the key habits that our research and experience with thousands of students shows will make a difference to how quickly and easily you complete your HDR. Just as importantly, these habits can greatly reduce the stress and increase the pleasure involved in completing an HDR. Register here.

Leadership and the Art of Influence

When: 25 February 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

It’s often said that influence is essential to leadership – but what is influence? In this session Gary Edwards will demonstrate what influence is, how it works, why we are influenced, and how we can use that for our own benefit – whether we are in a formal leadership role or just trying to “lead” someone to where we’d like them to go. The ability to ethically influence others is essential to a successful career and is becoming more important in an age of disruption and diversity. Register here.

Handling Difficult Conversations Well

When: 27 February 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

It sometimes seems that life is full of difficult conversations! They’re the ones that we put off, avoid or stumble our way through. But it is possible to handle them with greater certainty and confidence – and still get a good result with less emotional turmoil. In this session we will look at how these conversations arise, how they differ from “normal” conversations and how you can use collaborative communication skills to build relationships, reduce conflict, increase learning and improve outcomes. Register here.

Intellectual Property 101

When: 3 March 2025, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain C
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Are you new to the world of intellectual property? Have you heard the term IP and wondered what it is all about? This presentation will give you an overview of what IP is and how it is protected. This presentation will cover what is intellectual property, what types of intellectual property can be protected and how patents are used to protect an invention. It will also discuss what inventors need to consider when patenting their inventions and commercial considerations to obtain best value from patents. Register here.

Setting up your university researcher profile

When: 6 March 2025, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain B
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

This session will provide an overview of why having a researcher profile is important, and how this contributes to developing your personal brand. It will cover where to find the relevant systems, how they link together, managing a personal brand and profile, and where to find more help and training when it is needed. Register here.

CaRST Information Session

When: 11 March 2025, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain C
Delivery mode: In-person

Career and Research Skills Training (CaRST) is a compulsory component of the PhD and Masters of Philosophy degrees. The CaRST Information Session provides an opportunity to learn about the program requirements, procedures and how to ensure you make the most of the program. The session will provide information on the following: CaRST requirements, eligible activities, using CaRST Online and milestone reviews. Register here.

IT Tools for Researchers

When: 12 March 2025, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain A
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

The University provides many IT systems and tools to help HDRs make the most of their research. This session will provide information on the following: University policies, including your record keeping responsibilities; digital tools, services and software accessible to HDRs; data storage, security and classification; and the Research Data Planner, which must be completed as part of the CCSP milestone. Register here.

Tiny Habits for HDR Success

When: 13 March 2025, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Credits: 3 credits, Domain B
Delivery mode: In-person

A practical and engaging workshop to learn and practice a toolkit for building better habits to thrive in research and life at any stage of candidature. This interactive workshop will teach you the nuts & bolts of the Tiny Habits® method and how to design for daily success, with habits that stick! Participants will discover the power of tiny habits and gain practical tools and strategies to create and sustain positive changes in their life. Whether the aim is to feel more productive, take control of your writing habits or improve your wellbeing, this interactive workshop offers you a gateway to a happier and more successful HDR experience in 2025. Register here.

Other Training & Events

HDR Peer Mentoring Program

The HDR Peer Mentoring Program is back! Whether you’re a first-year seeking guidance or an experienced student ready to mentor, this is your chance to grow, connect, and thrive. This program is designed to foster a supportive environment where HDR students can learn from each other's experiences, share insights, and develop skills together. As a mentee, you will receive benefits from the mentor's advice, encouragement, and expertise, which can help you navigate academic, personal, or professional challenges. Participants will earn 6 CaRST credits in Domain B upon successful completion of the program. Applications open through COB on 28 February 2025. Mentees apply here. Mentors apply here.

Neurodivergent Study Skill Workshops Semester 1 2025

Registrations are now open for the Neurodivergent Study Skill Workshops. The Neurodivergent Study Skills Workshops are facilitated by The University of Adelaide's Disability Support Services. These workshops are taught from a neuro-affirming and strength based approach by a neurodivergent facilitator and are a space for students to build community and learn from one another. The workshops discuss neurodivergent learning strategies broadly for all program types but have also incorporated some Higher Degree by Research strategies.  These workshops are open to all students, no matter their diagnosis status, and you do not need to be registered with Disability Support to attend.  Please feel free to refer your students to these workshops. Registrations and further information can be found here. Please note: These workshops are not eligible for CaRST credit.

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

Dive into an interactive 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. 17 February 2025 1:00pm-4:00pm. Register here.

R101: Learn to Program: R

R is quickly gaining popularity as a programming language of choice for statisticians, data scientists and researchers. But getting started can be challenging, particularly if you've never programmed before. That's where this introductory course for researchers comes in. You can record this session for 6 credits in Domain A for CaRST. 18-19 February 2025 9:30am-12:30pm. Register here.

ARDC Nectar Research Cloud Showcase

The Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) invites you to a showcase of the ARDC Nectar Research Cloud in Adelaide. The ARDC Nectar Research Cloud (Nectar) is Australia’s national research cloud for researchers and research institutions. It provides fast, interactive, self-service access to large-scale computing infrastructure, software and data. It is also a powerful platform for collaboration. Since its launch in 2012, it has enabled over 25,000 users to work on more than 5,500 projects. Nectar also powers national services for virtual desktops, Jupyter Notebooks, BinderHub and GPUs. It’s easy to access at no cost to eligible researchers. With the launch of the new Adelaide node of Nectar, we’re showcasing how researchers and research support professionals can harness the power of Nectar for research. 24 February 2025 11:00am-12:00pm. Register here.

CSIRO Research to Value workshop (Flinders University)

What’s next for your research? Explore the impact of your research, beyond academia, with this FREE ‘Research to Value’ workshop, co-hosted by Flinders University and delivered by CSIRO’s ON Innovation Program. Designed for researchers ready to generate real world impact from their research, this hands-on course will equip you with practical tools and engagement skills to help take your research to the next level. Please note: this workshop will be held in-person at Flinders University. You can self-record this workshop as 'Conferences and symposia - Attendance' for 3 credits in Domain B for CaRST. 25 February 2025 9:00am-1:45pm. Register here.

Introduction to Searching for Systematic Reviews (HMS)

Are you starting a systematic review? Do you need help with selecting databases and building your search strategies? Join us at this introductory presentation for an overview of the systematic review process. This presentation will focus on the literature searching component of your review. Learn expert tips and tricks from your health librarians to get you started with your review, including: why to systematically search; identifying existing reviews; developing and registering your protocol; selecting appropriate databases; constructing a search strategy; and exporting results and using systematic review management software. You can record this session for 1 credit in Domain A for CaRST. 27 February 2025 2:00pm-3:00pm. Register here.

LEI Workshop: Create impactful surveys with Qualtrics

Are people skipping through your survey and entering random values? Do the people who volunteer to complete your survey represent the population you are targeting? Is it possible the phrasing of your questions may be skewing your results? This workshop delves into effective survey design to help you collect clear, reliable data. You'll explore best practices for question design, ethical considerations, and survey distribution strategies. 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. 4 March 2025 10:30am-12:00pm. Register here.

Learn to Program: Python

Python has deservedly become a popular language for scientific computing and among researchers, but getting started can be challenging, especially if you have never programmed before. That's where this introductory live coding workshop comes in, where we will use Jupyter notebooks to write programs and produce results. You can record this session for 6 credits in Domain A for CaRST. 4-5 March 2025 9:30am-12:30pm. Register here.

Unix Shell and Command Line Basics

The Unix environment is incredibly powerful but quite daunting to the newcomer. Command line confidence unlocks powerful computing resources beyond the desktop, including virtual machines and High Performance Computing. This training will help demystify Unix as you get to work running programs and writing scripts on the command line. You can record this session for 3 credits in Domain A for CaRST. 11 March 2025 9:30am-12:30pm. Register here.

Advanced troubleshooting & translating searches for systematic reviews (HMS)

Are you conducting systematic database searches for your evidence synthesis project? This presentation will focus on tips for advanced troubleshooting, and for converting your initial systematic search strategy so that it will work in a variety of databases. This is an advanced-level course and is suitable for anyone who has attended the previous ‘Introduction to Searching for Systematic Reviews’ webinar, or for those who have a basic understanding of systematic database searching techniques using logic grids, and who require more advanced support. You can record this session for 1 credit in Domain A for CaRST. 13 March 2025 11:00am-12:00pm. Register here.

Data Capture and Surveys with REDCap

Would you like to enable secure and reliable data collection forms and manage online surveys? Would your study benefit from web-based data entry? This beginner-level live workshop will introduce you to REDCap, a rapidly evolving web tool developed by researchers for researchers. You can record this session for 3 credits in Domain A for CaRST. 13 March 2025 9:30am-12:30pm. Register here.

Defence Trailblazer Commercialisation Bootcamps

The Defence Trailblazer Commercialisation Bootcamps are designed for researchers and innovators with minimal commercialisation experience. The bootcamps provide participants with entrepreneurship insights and access to experienced professionals and defence industry experts. These 2-day intensive workshops aim to support innovators in understanding the defence market, developing value propositions for the Australian Defence Force, refining business models, and planning early-stage commercialisation approaches. The workshops will be delivered in-person in Adelaide on 3-4 March 2025 and online on 8-9 April 2025. Apply here.

Getting started with HPC using Slurm

High-performance computing allows you to accomplish your analysis faster by using many parallel CPUs and huge amounts of memory simultaneously. This online training provides a hands-on introduction to running software on HPC infrastructure using Slurm. You can record this session for 6 credits in Domain A for CaRST. 20-21 March 2025 9:30am-12:30pm. Register here. Note: This course assumes basic familiarity with the Bash command line environment found on GNU/Linux and other Unix-like environments. To come up to speed, consider taking the Unix Shell and Command Line Basics course.

Inadequate evidence may result in the activity being declined. More information about what evidence is required for experiential activities is available on the CaRST website.

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.