20 October 2021

CaRST eNewsletter

Making your HDR Work

Training & Development Events

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

eProcurement Information Session

When: 21 October 2021, 10:00am - 11:00am
Credits: 1 credit, Domain C
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

This workshop 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.

Grant Writing - Grant Application Budgets

When: 26 October 2021, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain C
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Grant funding is often needed to enable research to be undertaken. Winning research grants is competitive and hard where the budget is a critical part of the grant application. This session will cover all of the basics you need to know when getting started with grant application budgets. Register here.

Data Manipulation and Visualisation in R

When: 26-27 October 2021, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Credits: Up to 6 credits, Domain A (self-recorded)
Delivery mode: Zoom meeting, limited places

Do you have a good knowledge of the basic concepts and techniques in R and want to level up? In this workshop, you will learn how to use popular packages to manipulate, explore and get insights from your data, and how to visualise the results. Register for waitlist.

Social Media Platforms for Researchers

When: 28 October 2021, 10:30am - 11:30am
Credits: 1 credit, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

There is a huge range of social media platforms and other online sites that researchers can use to tell their research stories.  In this seminar, we will take a look at many different social media platforms and how a researcher can best use each one within their communications network. We also cover several sites that will take content (blogs, podcasts and videos) from researchers and distribute them to large audiences.  Register here.

The Emotionally Intelligent (EI) Researcher

When: 2 November 2021, 10:00am - 11:00am
Credits: 1 credit, Domain B
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Experience difficulties in your relationship with your supervisor and other people? Do you know how to use emotional intelligence to improve your communication and relationships? This webinar, presented by Shari Walsh, will outline how to use emotional intelligence during your research degree. Register here.

Understanding Skills

When: 3 November 2021, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain B
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Are you aware of the skills you are developing throughout your research degree and how they relate to employability in both academic and non-academic environments? Do you know how to articulate your skills and how they will be a benefit to employers? This webinar, presented by Shari Walsh, focusses on building skills awareness and how to let employers know about your skill set. Register here.

Working with your Supervisor (ECMS)

When: 4 November 2021, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom meeting

The relationship you have with your supervisor is crucial in determining your PhD experience. They are your primary source of guidance as you undertake an individual research project and even the best student/supervisor relationships can experience periods of strain through the ups and downs of research. 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. Register here.

Please note: This session is for Faculty of ECMS students only. Sessions for other faculties are coming soon.

Planning your Next Career Steps

When: 8 November 2021, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain B
Delivery mode: Zoom meeting, limited places

How do you plan and prepare for your next career steps after finishing your PhD? And how do you decide which career path is right for you - academia, government, industry or some other pathway? This interactive workshop will give you tools and strategies for tackling these questions based on your own interests, strengths and preferences. If you are unsure about preparing for life after the PhD, this event will help you start sharpening your focus and building the confidence to pursue a path best suited to your skills and priorities. Register here.

Though delivered online, this is a workshop, not a lecture, and breakout rooms will be used so that students can interact with each other. Please ensure audio and video is configured so you can participate. We recommend using a laptop or desktop computer, not a phone for this to work well.

Appropriate Citation and Avoiding Plagiarism

When: 9 November 2021, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain C
Delivery mode: Zoom meeting

This session presents different types of in test and end of test citations. It explains how these aspects of research writing give credibility to a project. Further, by following the necessary protocols of research, writing citations assist in the avoidance of plagiarism. The session also covers intellectual property requirements and authorship issues. Register here.

Learn to Program: Python

When: 9-10 November 2021, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Credits: Up to 6 credits, Domain A (self-recorded)
Delivery mode: Zoom meeting, limited places

Python has deservedly become a popular language for scientific computing, 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. Register here.

Other Training & Events

Navigating Imposter Syndrome with BATYR

In partnership with Student Life, University of Adelaide come along to hear from batyr and their incredible speakers as they share their lived experiences of mental health, how they tackled imposter syndrome, and how they reached out for support. Zoom meeting, Fri 22 October, 2:00-3:30pm. Register here.

Time-saving researcher training on peer reviewing and paper writing

The Salis Institute is offering two research training opportunities for researchers from all fields. The first is a free Zoom to help researchers reap the benefits of peer review. The second is a hands-on practical Zoom series to help researchers in any field to write a research paper in 3 weeks.

·      Reap the benefits of peer review (Zoom, Tue 26 Oct 2021) – free of charge.

·      Write your paper in 3 weeks (6-Zoom series, Tue 2 Nov to Fri 19 Nov 2021) - A$99.00.

For any questions contact Prof. Amanda Salis directly

CaRST Tip

About CaRST

Located within the Adelaide Graduate Centre, 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.