28 February 2024

CaRST eNewsletter

Training & Development Events

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

Intellectual Property 101

When: 6 March 2024, 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 from Innovation & Commercialisation Services will give you an overview of what IP is and how it is protected. This will be live streamed. Register here.

Setting up your university researcher profile

When: 7 March 2024, 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.

IT Tools for Researchers

When: 13 March 2024, 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

CaRST Information Session

When: 14 March 2024, 1:00pm - 2pm
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. 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.

Habits for Success masterclass

When: 19 March 2024, 12:00pm - 1pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain B
Delivery mode: zoom

Discover the power of tiny habits and gain practical tools and strategies to create and sustain positive changes. Whether you aim to enhance productivity, your research project, work/life balance, or overall well-being, this interactive masterclass will give you practical steps to make the changes you want. Register now.

Media Training for Scientists

When: 21 March 2024, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Dealing with the media can be a challenge. In this workshop, the Australian Science Media Centre will explore how scientists can get the most out of working with the mainstream media. It will focus on making tricky science accessible, avoiding jargon, and how to communicate your message to a broad lay audience. Register here.

How to plan your PhD

When: 26 March 2024, 10:00am - 12:30pm
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: 18 March 2024, 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 Arts, Business, Law and Economics

Working with your Supervisor (FHMS)

When: 28 March 2024, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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 Medical Sciences

Working with your Supervisor (SET)

When: 4 April 2024, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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

Applying for industry internships and jobs – crafting your resume and cover letter- New Course

This course aims to help you identify the skills the employers want and the skills you have. This will then help you to articulate them in your CV. In this course you will be guided step by step to structure and write your resume and cover letter. If you are planning to apply for an internship or an industry position as a HDR student, this is a great place to star. Enrol 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. 7-8 March, 09.30am - 12.30pm Register here

Diving into Open Waters: Introducing Open Educational Resources

Join the OER CoP during international Open Education Week (4-8 March) to launch our new webinar series! You will learn all about the discovery, adoption, and creation of free and open access learning materials. You will also learn about opportunities and grants for publishing your own open access textbooks. Register here.

Library workshops for researchers:

Open Access Publishing.

This webinar will cover the updated University Open Access Policy, the different types of Open Access (OA) publishing currently available and what options are available for publishing your own work Open Access, and OA licensing and copyright. 14 March, 10 am, Register here.

Understanding Predatory Publishing.

This workshop will help you to understand how to assess a journal or conference to identify whether it is legitimate, or might be predatory. 21 March 10 am, Register here.

Pivot-RP Training

Pivot-RP is a web-based software tool that facilitates access to information regarding research funding opportunities from Australian and global sponsors and replaces Research Professional. For more information and training sessions, visit the website or contact Research Services.

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.