8 March 2023

CaRST eNewsletter

Career Control for Researchers

Career Control for Researchers program - apply now!

Do you want to know what your career options are, how to make career choices that are right for you and create strategies for pursuing them? Career Control for Researchers will give you the tools, guidance and confidence to take charge of your career direction, determine your own priorities and accelerate your progress. CaRST is pleased to sponsor participation in this program for a limited number of eligible applicants.

What?

• 8 week program delivered online (1 - 1.5 hours per week)
• Live, web based discussions with career specialists; and
• Self-paced modules
• Eligible for 13 CaRST credits in Domain B

Who?

• In your second year or beyond?
• Interested in exploring your career options?
• Committed to taking control of your career plan?

If you answered yes to all of the above then we welcome your application!

What did students think?

"I would also highly recommend it to other PhD students. I learned a lot, the goal-setting skills and modules are essential and well-structured"

"The program offered the right information to help me collect my thoughts about my career planning and aspirations, as well as to begin to get my career on track"

"The program helped me set a career path based on my personality, needs and interests. In addition, I have identified what skills I need to further develop in order to achieve my goals"

To register your interest in the course, please complete and submit the online Expression of Interest form by 10^th March 2023. You will be advised by 15^th March 2023 if you are successful in gaining a place in the program.

Training & Development Events

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

CaRST Information Session

When: 16 March 2023, 10:30am - 11:30am
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 now.

IT Tools for Researchers

When: 20 March 2023, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain A
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

This session will provide an overview of the many IT systems and tools on offer to make the most of your research, from building your research profile to managing your data and promoting your outputs. It will cover what is available, where to find them, and where to find more help and training when it is needed. Register here

How to plan your PhD

When: 22 March 2023, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Credits: 2.5 credits, Domain C
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

A PhD is a major undertaking, yet many people spend more time planning a weekend away than they do planning the next three years of their life. If you want to finish on time and enjoy the process along the way then it is important to have a good plan. Presented by Hugh Kearns, this session will teach you how to develop your own PhD Planning Toolkit and guide you in how to use it to plan your PhD. Register here.

Working with your Supervisor (ABLE)

When: 28 March 2023, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: In-person

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 Arts, Business, Law and Economics

Working with your Supervisor (FHMS)

When: 30 March 2023, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: In-person

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 Health Science and Medicine

Working with your Supervisor SET

When: 4 April 2023, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: In-person

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 Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Other Training & Events

New HDR copyright course

The University Library has developed a new CaRST-accredited course covering all things copyright for higher-degree-by-research students.  Considering copyright in the planning stage of a research project avoids having to address later hurdles when submitting a thesis or when looking into publishing options. The course covers copyright principles, using materials for research and study, processing copyright clearances and assessing publishing agreements, among other aspects. Completion accrues two CaRST points. HDR students can enrol here.

Learn to Program: R

Getting started with R and RStudio can be challenging, particularly if you've never programmed before. At this introductory workshop, we teach fundamental programming concepts and apply them to a data analysis workflow. Join us for a live-coding course where we write programs that produce results, using the researcher-focused training modules from the highly regarded Software Carpentry Foundation. Zoom Meeting, limited places 15 & 16 of March, 13:30am-16:30 pm ACDT. 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. Zoom Meeting, limited places 22 & 23 of March, 9:30am-12:30 pm ACDT. Register here.

Excel for Researchers

Data rarely comes in the form you require. Often it is messy. Sometimes it is incomplete. And sometimes there's too much of it. Frequently, it has errors. We will use one of the most widespread data wrangling tools, Microsoft Excel, to import, sort, filter, copy, protect, transform, summarise, merge, and visualise research data. While aimed at novice Excel users, most attendees will walk away with new tricks to work more efficiently with their research data. Zoom Meeting, limited places 4 -5 of April, 9:30-12:30 pm ACDT.  Register here. 

NEWS

Counselling Support

Counselling support is available, free for all enrolled students. The service provide 50 minute confidential consultations, weekdays 9-5,  and will work with students to address anything getting in the way of study. Counselling can be contacted by phoning 8313 5663 or by dropping in to the ground floor of the Horace Lamb building or registering online.

Let Our Songs Speak for Us

Let Our Songs Speak for Us is the latest University Library exhibition that tells the story of CASM, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music and its ground-breaking history over the last 50 years. Visit this free exhibition and uncover the background and history of some of CASM’s greatest musicians. Immerse your senses in the power of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music. Delve into the vibrant Indigenous musical world and ways of learning empowering future generations. This event is proudly supported by the City of Adelaide.

Celebrating 50 years of the Centre of Aboriginal Studies in Music

Dates: 14 March – 2 June 2023 Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm Fee: This exhibition welcomes everyone, and admission is FREE Location: Ira Raymond Exhibition Room, Barr Smith Library, University of Adelaide, Kaurna Country Exhibition website click here 

Please note this exhibition can't be claimed for CaRST credits

MATE Bystander Training

Join Joanne McNamara, a specialist in sexual violence (response and training) at the University of Adelaide for a three-hour workshop championing positive action towards the prevention of harmful and problematic behaviour. MATE stands for Motivating Action Towards Empowerment, a free education and intervention program aimed to inspire and empower participants with the tools to recognise sexual violence and harassment in its various forms, and to feel confident to speak out and help others. Date:  Places are available on the  2^nd of May and 14^th of June , 9.30am – 12.30pm Location:  Please contact Counselling to confirm and book. Cost:  Free. Contact:  Student Life: Counselling Support Services 8313 5663. URL: Training and Education | Safer Campus Community | University of Adelaide

Please note that this activity is not eligible for CaRST credit.

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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.