28 August 2024

CaRST eNewsletter

After a strong competition at faculty level, the 10 University finalists have been identified to represent their Faculty at the University final. They will be competing for great prizes, and the chance to represent the University at the Asia-Pacific 3MT final.

The University final will be held on 10^th September at 5:30pm and tickets are now available. Come along to support your fellow students on the night or register to view the competition live online. Register to attend in-person or online.

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
• 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 23^rd September 2024. You will be advised by 24^th September 2024 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.

Negotiating for Positive Outcomes

When: 5 September 2024, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom Webinar

The ability to negotiate is consistently rated as one of the most critical skills for being successful – but not many people ever learn how to do it well. In reality, negotiation is a process that incorporates a number of specific skills which can be improved with practice. In this workshop we will look at a flexible model of negotiation that can be applied to a range of different situations, from the short and quick “corridor” negotiation to more formal business negotiations. Register here.

Early Career Research Funding – Maximising your Chance of Success

When: 12 September 2024, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Credits: 1.5 credits, Domain C
Delivery mode: Zoom Webinar

This webinar will provide early career researchers with practical advice on developing their track record and preparing to apply for research funding opportunities. Join us to hear from successful early career researchers regarding their career journey and experience. Register here.

AusSMC Smartphone Video Workshop for Researchers

When: 17 September 2024, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: In-person - Barr Smith 2060

If a picture is worth 1,000 words, then, at 25 pictures per second, video is a priceless tool for communicating in the booming online world. Fortunately, as demand for video has soared, it’s become easier than ever for researchers to produce footage – professional-quality film can now be created using a smartphone. But what kind of visual materials are the media looking for, and how can you use this knowledge to communicate your research to the public? Join us for this two hour training workshop to get the lowdown on video, hosted by Dr Joe Milton from the Australian Science Media Centre (AusSMC). The workshop will teach you useful skills such as using a smartphone to shoot professional-quality video, and how to edit your footage to put together a finished video package. Register here.

Working with your Supervisor (ABLE)

When: 18 September 2024, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: In-person - Schulz 307

The relationship you have with your supervisor is crucial in determining your PhD experience. But it can be difficult to know what to expect from the supervisory relationship. 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.

Working with your Supervisor (HMS)

When: 19 September 2024, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: In-person - Barr Smith South 1062

The relationship you have with your supervisor is crucial in determining your PhD experience. But it can be difficult to know what to expect from the supervisory relationship. 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.

Other Training & Events

Annual Review 2024 Q&A Session

With the Annual Review 2024 due date approaching the AGRS invites you to join a Q&A session on how to complete the online form on Thursday 29 August from 2:30pm-3:30pm.

You will need to complete the 2024 Annual Review if you have the milestone, even if you are taking a Leave of Absence. We strongly recommend logging into MyAdelaide to review your milestones and candidature details prior to completing the Annual Review form. If you have any concerns about the information listed please contact graduate.research@adelaide.edu.au.  

Comprehensive information about this milestone can be found on the Adelaide Graduate Research School website, including our frequently asked questions. 

Register here.

MATLAB101: Learn to Program: MATLAB

MATLAB is an incredibly powerful programming environment with a rich set of analysis toolkits. But what if you’re just getting started – with MATLAB and, more generally, with programming? Nothing beats a hands-on, face-to-face training session to get you past the inevitable syntax errors! So join us for this live coding workshop where we write programs that produce results, using the researcher-focused training modules from the highly regarded Software Carpentry Foundation. You can record this session for 6 credits in Domain A for CaRST. 29-30 August 2024 1.30pm-4.30pm. Register here.

Publishing open access via Read and Publish

Researchers have access to 19 Read & Publish agreements. The agreements provide researchers with the opportunity to publish their research open access without needing to pay individual article processing charges. Join us for an overview of the agreements, including an update on cap usage. You can record this session for 0.5 credits in Domain D for CaRST. 3 September 2024 10.00am-10.30am. Register here.

QLTRICS101: Surveying with Qualtrics

Needing to collect data from people in a structured and intuitive way? Have you thought about using Qualtrics? Qualtrics in a powerful cloud-based survey tool, ideal for social scientists from all disciplines. This course will introduce the technical components of the whole research workflow from building a survey to analysing the results using Qualtrics. We will discover the numerous design elements available in order to get the most useful results and make life as easy as can be for your respondents. You can record this session for 3 credits in Domain A for CaRST. 4 September 2024 1.30pm-4.30pm. Register here.

REDCAP201:  Longitudinal Trials with REDCap

REDCap is a powerful and extensible application for managing and running longitudinal data collection activities. With powerful features such as organising data collections instruments into predefined events, you can shepherd your participants through a complex survey at various time points with very little configuration. This course will introduce some of REDCap’s more advanced features for running longitudinal studies, and builds on the foundational material taught in REDCAP101 – Managing Data Capture and Surveys with REDCap. You can record this session for 3 credits in Domain A for CaRST. 5 September 2024 1.30pm-4.30pm. Register here.

PYTHON205: Introduction to Machine Learning using Python: Introduction & Linear Regression

Machine Learning (ML) is a new way to program computers to solve real world problems. It has gained popularity over the last few years by achieving tremendous success in tasks that we believed only humans could solve, from recognising images to self-driving cars. In this course, we will explore the fundamentals of Machine Learning from a practical perspective with the help of the Python programming language and its scientific computing libraries. You can record this session for 6 credits in Domain A for CaRST. 10-11 September 2024 1.30pm-4.30pm. Register here.

PYTHON206: Introduction to Machine Learning using Python: Classification

Machine Learning (ML) is a new way to program computers to solve real world problems. It has gained popularity over the last few years by achieving tremendous success in tasks that we believed only humans could solve, from recognising images to self-driving cars. In this course, we will explore the fundamentals of Machine Learning from a practical perspective with the help of the Python programming language and its scientific computing libraries. You can record this session for 6 credits in Domain A for CaRST. 19-20 September 2024 9.30am-12.30pm. Register here.

Neurodiversity Mentoring 2025

The Disability Support Unit will be launching a Neurodiversity Mentoring Program in 2025 to support neurodivergent students. Mentors will assist their neurodiverse mentees and provide advice around study habits, executive functioning, academic skills, and managing studying whilst neurodivergent. Please visit the Neurodiversity Project webpage to learn more about this pilot program and how to become a mentor. We are also asking students to kindly fill out this survey on future neurodiversity support. You can claim up to 7 credits in CaRST for completion of the program and training

Skill development: Improve your critical thinking and analytical skills, and practice asking insightful questions and engaging in academic discourse.

Staying Motivated: Seeing the work of others and their passion for their research can be inspiring and motivating, especially during the often challenging and solitary phases of graduate study.

Research seminars are a crucial part of the academic ecosystem, providing a platform for learning, collaboration, and professional growth. And the best part? Attendance at a faculty, school, departmental or postgraduate research seminar series can be claimed in Domain A for credits corresponding to the duration of the session. A record or log which details dates and times of participation, issued & signed by the organiser or your supervisor can be used as evidence.

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.