7 June 2022

CaRST eNewsletter

If you missed the information session held on 31 May, you can view the recording here. This session provided an overview of the competition and requirements to participate. and also features last year’s University of Adelaide winner, PhD candidate Trang Nguyen talking about her experience.

It takes less than 5 minutes to register, and registrations must be received by 17^th June 2022 but video submissions are not due until 15 July. More information on the 3MT and the upcoming training session is detailed below. Don’t miss out!

I look forward to seeing your presentation.

Best,

Katy Dolman
Manager, CaRST

Training & Development Events

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

Preparing for the 3MT: Everything you need to know

When: 15 June 2022, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Credits: 2.5 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom meeting

Designed for any HDR student who is thinking about participating in the 3MT® competition, this workshop explains what the 3MT is, how it works, and provides strategies and suggestions to help you win over the judging panel. Do you want to know how to make your presentation memorable, and cope with the inevitable anxiety that comes with presenting? In this session, Hugh Kearns will share all the best ‘tips and tricks’ to be successful in the 3MT.  Register here.

Please note: all HDR students are welcome to attend this session - you do not need to have registered as a 3MT competitor.

Though delivered online, this is a workshop, not a lecture, and breakout rooms will be used so that students can interact with each other. Please ensure audio and video is configured so you can participate. We recommend using a laptop or desktop computer, not a phone for this to work well.

Reviving your Life while Doing an HDR

When: 22 June 2022, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain B
Delivery mode: In-person, limited places

In this final session of the Mental Health and Wellbeing series, Jane Turner Goldsmith will provide the tools needed to pick yourself up or ‘revive’ when facing common concerns for HDRs, including anxiety and stress. This session will include a range of experiential exercises to relax the body, including breathing, meditation, mindfulness, progressive muscle relaxation and visualisation. Register here.

Stand Up, Speak Up and Persuade

When: 23 June 2022, 10:00am - 11:00am
Credits: 1 credit, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

How is it that two people can talk about the same thing, but only one gets their message across? That’s because it’s all in the delivery. If your job is to persuade and influence others, these techniques will help you to build on your presentation skills and excel. Attend this workshop presented by Sharon Ferrier from Persuasive Presentations to learn how to stand up, speak up and persuade! Register here.

Research Grants and Fellowships for Postgraduate Students- Grant Writing Basics

When: 27 June 2022, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain C
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Presented by Research Services, this lecture will provide an overview on writing research grants and fellowships. The session will cover topics including the grant lifecycle, staying informed about funding opportunities, grantsmanship, building a track record, and planning and writing winning proposals. Register here.

Other Training & Events

Data Manipulation and Visualisation in Python

Do you have a good knowledge of the basic concepts and techniques in Python and want to level up? In this workshop, you will learn how to use popular packages to manipulate, explore and get insights from your data, and how to visualise the results. Zoom meeting, 16-17 June, 9:30am – 12:30pm. Register here.

Scholarly Writing Institute

NVivo and Citavi are offering free virtual events on enhancing your writing skills. Sessions will run from 14-17 June, but all sessions will be recorded and sent to registrants after the event.

• Developing your Scholarly Voice: How to Paraphrase, Make Claims, and Synthesize the Literature

• Write, Revise, Rinse and Repeat: The Art of Self-Revising
• Qualitative Data Analysis
• From Analysis to Writing

For more information and to register.

News

Academic Integrity Training

Academic Integrity is important for everyone in the University. To support teaching staff in upholding the University’s expectations around Academic Integrity, an online self-paced module covers topics for teaching staff such as promoting a culture of academic integrity and assessment design for integrity.

This course has also been made available to HDR students, and can be recognised for CaRST credit. If you are currently teaching, or plan to incorporate teaching in your future career, the Academic Integrity course for staff is recommended.

Call for new members - Alliance of Gender Scholars

The Fay Gale Centre for Research on Gender invites HDR candidates and EMCRs across the University of Adelaide interested in gender-related research to join the Alliance of Gender Scholars. The Alliance aims to create a community of gender scholars across different research groups and faculties. We do a range of activities, including, development of feminist theories, writing, publication and presentation strategies (which can be claimed as CaRST hours). If you are or know someone who would like to join email: gender@adelaide.edu.au.

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.