7 May 2025

CaRST eNewsletter

Three Minute Thesis

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a national competition that challenges Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students to effectively explain their research to a non-specialist audience in just three minutes. The aim is to cultivate their academic, presentation, and research communication skills while celebrating the exciting research conducted by HDR students across the country.

Participating in the 3MT will not only help you learn to articulate your research concisely but also communicate your work to a non-expert audience, build your confidence in public speaking, crystallise your research and write your thesis, increase your research profile, grow your network within the University and beyond. And you might even win a prize!

All participants qualify for 5 CaRST points. 

For more information, visit the University of Adelaide 3MT website.

Register now for the 3MT® information session on the 22nd of May! 

Do not miss the first upcoming training session on 3 June, ‘Preparing for the 3MT: Everything you need to know’ with Hugh Kearns. Book now, attend and earn 2.5 CaRST credits in Domain D!

Competition registrations open now!

Training & Development Events

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

eProcurement Information Session

When: 14 May 2025, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain C
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

This workshop will explain why the University uses the eProcurement system and how to use it. It will cover getting access to the system through to receiving the goods. Register here.

Working with Your Supervisor

When: 15 May 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

This version of the Working with Your Supervisor workshop is intended for all Faculties. Additional in-person Faculty-specific workshops will be held again later this year. Follow the registration link below for more information.

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. Undertaking a PhD is also very different from other types of study so 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.

Advanced searching and literature reviews

When: 20 May 2025, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain A
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

When searching for literature on your topic, it is important to create an effective search strategy. This session will offer guidance on how to develop your search and where to look for material for your literature review. Register here.

Pitching your research to different audiences

When: 21 May 2025, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Credits: 3 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: In-person

This workshop is specifically designed for academics eager to communicate their groundbreaking ideas beyond the classroom. Whether you're presenting to investors, industry leaders, policymakers, or the general public, this session will equip you with the essential skills to craft compelling narratives that resonate with a variety of audiences. Learn how to distill complex concepts into clear, impactful messages that engage and inspire. Don’t miss this opportunity to amplify your research and widen its impact! Register here.

Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Information Session

When: 22 May 2025, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Can you sell your thesis in just 3 minutes? The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is an annual skills development activity that challenges Higher Degree by Research students to explain their research project to a non-specialist audience in just three minutes using a single PowerPoint slide. It is not an exercise in trivialising or ‘dumbing-down’ research; the oration should engage the audience without reducing research to entertainment value alone. This information session will provide information on the rules and requirements of the competition, the competition format and how to successfully sell your thesis in 3 minutes! For more information, refer to the University of Adelaide 3MT website. Register here.

Working with Your Supervisor (Faculty of HMS)

When: 28 May 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: In-person

This version of the Working with Your Supervisor workshop is intended for the Faculty of HMS. Additional in-person workshops for the other Faculties will be held later this year. Follow the registration link below for more information.

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. Undertaking a PhD is also very different from other types of study so 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.

Preparing for the 3MT: Everything you need to know

When: 3 June 2025, 10:00am - 12:03pm
Credits: 2.5 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

This workshop explains what the 3MT is and how it works. It describes the judging criteria and provides strategies and suggestions to help you win over the judging panel. You will discover how to make your presentation stand out and be memorable, how to prepare and practice, what to do on the day itself, and importantly, strategies to cope with the inevitable anxiety. The workshop is designed for any research student who is thinking of participating in the 3MT competition and includes a set of tools you can use to help you prepare for the 3MT. Register here.

Stand Up, Speak Up and Persuade

When: 5 June 2025, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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.

Other Training & Events

Data Manipulation and Visualisation in Python

Do you have a good knowledge of the basic concepts and techniques in R 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. You can record this session for 6 credits in Domain A for CaRST. 8-9 May 2025 9:30am-12:30pm. Register here.

Publishing open access via Read and Publish

University of Adelaide researchers now 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. This session will cover the benefits of publishing via Read & Publish, which publishers are included, and the steps involved in publishing. Further information on each of the agreements is available on the Library’s Read & Publish webpage. You can record this session for 0.5 credits in Domain D for CaRST. 13 May 2025 11:00am-11:30pm. Register here.

Introduction to Research Metrics

This workshop will provide an introduction to common research metrics, the resources used to access them, and different purposes they can be utilised for. You can record this session for 1 credit in Domain D for CaRST. 19 May 2025 11:00am-12:00pm. Register here.

Introduction to Machine Learning in Python

In this live coding workshop series from Intersect, we explain the fundamentals of Machine Learning (using Python) and guide you on how to make better informed decisions on how to leverage Machine Learning in your research. This 3-part series includes:

• Introduction & Linear Regression: 20-21 May, 9:30am-12:30pm. Register here.
• Classification: 27-28 May, 9:30am-12:30pm. Register here.
• SVM & Unsupervised Learning: 3 June, 9:30am-12:30pm. Register here.

Please note the prerequisites which are listed on the course page for each course. Each course is eligible for 3-6 credits in Domain A for CaRST. Credits are equivalent to the course duration.

Introduction to searching for systematic reviews (HMS)

Are you starting a systematic review? Do you need help with selecting databases and building your search strategies? Join us at this introductory presentation for an overview of the systematic review process. This presentation will focus on the literature searching component of your review. Learn expert tips and tricks from your health librarians to get you started with your review. Topics include: Why systematically search; Identifying existing reviews; Developing and registering your protocol; Selecting appropriate databases; Constructing a search strategy; and Exporting results and using systematic review management software. You can record this session for 1 credit in Domain A for CaRST. 27 May 2025 11:00am-12:00pm. Register here.

Young Women in STEM Mentorship Program

The University’s Diversity and Outreach team is currently recruiting for their Young Women in STEM Mentorship program. As a mentor you will help encourage women to pursue careers in the growing fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)! Participating students will have the opportunity to meet current women studying STEM while undertaking a range of engaging hands-on activities, taught by technologists, engineers, scientists, and mathematicians. All participants are invited to attend a half-day career skills workshop for students to develop their personal brand, gain networking skills, and identify their own strengths. This activity is eligible for 6 CaRST credits in Domain D (certificate will be provided by the organiser). Additional information and the registration link can be found here.

Upon completion of each course, you will receive a Certificate of Course Completion to use as evidence to claim CaRST credits (variable for each course).

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.