17 August 2022

CaRST eNewsletter

Training & Development Events

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

Conducting Research Interviews - New for 2022

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

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 

eProcurement webinar 

When: 31 August 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am
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

CaRST information session 

When: 7 September 2022, 10:00am - 11:00am
Credits: 1 credit, Domain C
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Career and Research Skills Training (CaRST) is a compulsory component of the PhD and Masters of Philosophy degrees. This Information Session provides an opportunity to learn about the program requirements, procedures and how to ensure you make the most of the program. Register here. 

Other Training & Events

PESTA Webinar series 

How can museums engage with the public? Join us for a panel discussion on public engagement in the museum context hosted by the PESTA research group. The event will be chaired by Prof Rachel Ankeny (University of Adelaide) and will feature a panel of experts including: Ms Justine van Mourik (South Australian Museum), Ms Alison Kershaw (Inspiring South Australia) and Mr Michael Harvey (Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium). The event will be held in person at the SAHMRI Auditorium and online via Zoom on Wednesday 17th August at 5:30-7:00pm. Register here

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

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

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.

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 

Learn to Program: Python  

Python has deservedly become a popular language for scientific computing. This beginner live-coding workshop assumes no previous experience with any programming language. We will write programs that analyse data and produce results, using the researcher-focused training modules from the highly regarded Software Carpentry Foundation (software-carpentry.org). Zoom Meeting, limited places 30-31 August 2022, 9:30pm - 12:30pm. Register here 

Data manipulation and visualisation in R 

R is quickly gaining popularity as a programming language for data scientists and researchers. It has an excellent ecosystem including RStudio and a massive online community of users for support. In this intermediate-level, live coding, and researcher-focussed workshop we will use the dplyr, tidyr, and ggplot2 libraries to manipulate, reshape, and visualise data.  Zoom Meeting, limited places 6-7 September 2022, 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Register here 

CaRST Tip

• Is the activity listed in CaRST Online? 

• Is the activity included on our lists of approved experiential learning categories? 

• If not, consider whether you have learned something that is relevant to your HDR that helps you become a researcher or advances your career. Use the Vitae Researcher Development Framework (RDF) for guidance, as all activities need to be mapped to one of the four domains of the RDF. 

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.