6 July 2022

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Training & Development Events

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Research Grants and Fellowships in the Health and Medical Sciences

When: 6 July 2022, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain C
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Presented by Research Services, this lecture will provide an overview of research grants and fellowships and strategies for funding success in Health and Medical Sciences. The lecture will cover topics including the major granting bodies in Health and Medical Sciences, an NHRMC case study, writing your research proposal and the grant assessment process. Register here

Developing your Cultural Intelligence (CQ)

When: 13 July 2022, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 1.5 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: In person, limited places

Working and engaging with people from different cultural backgrounds has become the norm for most of us. It can be a very enriching experience, but it is not always easy. This session, presented by Annette Wheatley from the Employability, Careers and Student Academic Skills team, will enable you to manage culturally diverse situations successfully and confidently. Register here

The Imposter Syndrome

When: 14 July 2022, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain B
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Why do successful people often feel like frauds? This session, presented by Hugh Kearns of IThinkWell, will explain why high performing people often doubt their abilities and find it hard to enjoy their successes. It will also show the links to perfectionism and self-handicapping strategies such as procrastination, avoidance and overcommitment. Register here

Research Grants and Fellowships Opportunities (ARC)

When: 19 July 2022, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain C
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Presented by Research Services, this session will explore project funding (grants) and people funding (fellowships) available from the Australian Research Council (ARC). It will cover topics including funding opportunities, as well as the grant application and assessment process. Register here 

Improve your Confidence with Improv 

When: 20 July 2022, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Credits: 3 credits, Domain B
Delivery mode: In person, limited places

This Is there a performer inside you, dying to get out? Want to improve your public speaking skills or feel more comfortable when put on the spot? If you answered yes, or you just want to have a truckload of fun, improvisation is for you! This workshop presented by On The Fly Impro is a fun way to help you to build confidence and improve your communication skills. This workshop is based on theatre games and requires some physical activity. Register on waiting list

Engaging with Industry

When: 28 July 2022, 1:30pm -3:00pm
Credits: 1.5 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Independent of your area of research, and independent of your future career plans, engaging and collaborating with others outside of the academic environment will form part of your future working life. This hands-on workshop will provide a vital framework and starting point for becoming industry confident, as we address questions regarding engagement management and how to develop a long-term strategic partnerships for continued success in this area. Register here

Other Training & Events

Learn to Program: R

R has become a popular language for scientists, statisticians and researchers, but getting started can be challenging, especially if you have never programmed before. This introductory live coding workshop assumes no prior knowledge of programming and will use RStudio to blend code, results, visualisation and documentation. Zoom Meeting, limited places 26-27 July 2022, 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Register here

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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.