14 September 2022

CaRST eNewsletter

In October we have a brand new workshop with Talent Academy, where you can learn to pitch your research using storytelling techniques and tools, to make sure your presentations have a punch!

Also coming up soon is a webinar focusing on social media networks for researchers to help you to tailor your social media presence to promote your research.

Finally, we have a request from the University’s Wellbeing and Engagement team who are planning a workshop for Mental Health Awareness Month specifically for HDRs, and are looking for your input.

Best wishes,

Katy Dolman
Manager, CaRST

How to design an award winning poster - Applications now open

It’s clear: every scientific poster you’ve seen has been a confusing and yawn-inducing wall-of-text. You know we need something different: a poster that is as innovative, intelligent and interesting as your work. But where do we start?

How to Design an Award-Winning Scientific Poster is an online poster design course developed by Animate Your Science, where you learn how to design an eye-catching, engaging and effective scientific poster. Participants learn at their own pace and come away with the tools, templates, skills and knowledge to create their own award-winning scientific posters. Course covers: How to write scientific posters, How to design scientific posters, How to make posters interactive, What makes scientific posters good (and bad). CaRST is running this  course for the second time in 2022 and will select a limited number of HDRs to participate. To register your interest, please complete and submit the online expression of interest form. 

When: Expressions of interest close COB Monday, 26 September 2022. 

Course delivery dates: This is an online, self-paced course. Selected students will be enrolled into the course from September and have lifetime access. 

Delivery mode: Online via 33 video lessons and 3 hours of learning.

Training & Development Events

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

Social media networks for Researchers 

When: 19 September 2022, 2:00pm – 3:00pm 
Credits: 1 credit, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Social media is the most effective tool available to the researcher to tell the stories of their research.  
But all too often researchers shy away from social media because they see it as a distraction from their research work. This fear is compounded when social media gurus suggest that hours per week need to be devoted to each platform to make them effective.This seminar will explain a different approach to social media specifically tailored to the needs of researchers and recognising the restrictions on their time and resources. In this seminar, Paul Willis from Media Engagement Services will explain why social media is so important for researchers and how to create a social media network that tells the story of their research. Register here. 

Working with your supervisor- ABLE

When: 21 September 2022, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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- SET

When: 23 September 2022, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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 relationship with your supervisor and ultimately get the most out of your HDR experience. Register here on the waiting list. 

Please note: This session is for Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology 

The PhD experience

When: 26 September 2022, 13:00 pm - 16:30 pm
Credits: 3.5 credits, Domain B
Delivery mode: In person

This program draws on an activity and team-based problem-solving approach. A series of activities (eg team building, problem-solving, case studies) have been developed to represent stages of the PhD journey. Course participants are allocated into teams of 4-5 and they will work together to complete activities. Following each activity there is a full debrief that relates to the PhD experience. This program appeals to a group of people who learn best from doing as opposed to listening. It is a chance to get involved in, learn from focussed activities, and learn some of the skills of working in a team. Participants will get the opportunity to: Reflect on their own PhD experience, Learn from the experience of others, Problem-solve difficult situations, Develop strategies to deal with setbacks and loss of motivation, Deal with feedback, Deal with frustrations and set-backs, Work co-operatively in a team. Speaker: Hugh Kearns, ThinkWell. Register here on the waiting list.

Defeating self-sabotage

When: 29 September 2022, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Credits: 2.5 credits, Domain B
Delivery mode: zoom Webinar

Do you find that despite your best efforts to ‘work on your thesis’ or get your research output going it just doesn’t seem to be happening? Does there always seem to be something more urgent, interesting or important to do? Perhaps you are self-sabotaging. This workshop will help you understand some of the key self-sabotaging behaviours and what you can do about them. Register here.

Negotiating for Positive Outcomes

When: 30 September 2022, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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 this workshop, Gary Edwards will present 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 negotiation. Register here.

Learn 5 storytelling / presentation techniques from a pitch expert – New for 2022

When: 5  October 2022, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Credits: 3 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: In person

Why is it that good speakers can take average content and make it work? Yet, average speakers can take a great idea and make it boring? In this interactive workshop, you will be practicing 5x techniques that make your content more engaging. The presenter (Tom Hendrick from Talent Academy, ThincLab’s in-house pitch consultant) will also be sharing 5x free online tools to improve your presentations. What would your content sound like if it was: (1) a conversation? (2) a choose-your-own-adventure? (3) an analogy? (4) a diagram? (5) a live demonstration? This multidisciplinary workshop is suitable for all HDR students who want to improve the presentation quality of their research. Register here 

Other Training & Events

Hacky hours 

Hacky hour is an informal bi-monthly meetup for researchers to discuss technology-related problems they may be facing in their research with each other. Experts will be on hand to advise on problems related to coding, data analytics, or digital tools. If you have a problem in one of those areas: bring it along and get help. Even if you don’t have any problems you want solved, come along to help solve someone else’s! Open to all researchers. This Activity can’t be claim for CaRST credits. Zoom Meeting, limited places 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every Month, 27 September 3:00pm - 4:00pm. Register here 

Please note Hacky Hours are not eligible for CaRST credit. 

Salis Institute: Free Online Mentoring sessions

In September the Salis Institute will be offering free online mentoring sessions to help new researchers get their research through the peer review process to publication, and also build and lead a research team. The online mentoring sessions are led by Prof. Amanda Salis. The topics for September (listed below) may be of interest to anyone who is working with (or wants to be working with) other people in their research in any field - whether as an undergraduate or postgraduate research student, as a postdoc, or an early to middle-career researcher.  Zoom meeting, Attract stellar students to your research team, 19 September and Build and lead a successful research team, 26 September. Every Monday in September at 12am and then again at 12pm universal time. Each session is 30 minutes in duration. Note that session times within the register link are shown in the time zone of your device. For any further questions about free Monday mentoring sessions, please contact Prof. Amanda Salis directly.  Register here.

Introduction to Machine Learning using Python: Introduction and Linear Regression 

In this live coding workshop, we explain the fundamentals of Machine Learning and provide a comprehensive introduction to Linear Regression and Model Training. We use Python to apply the knowledge on real-world datasets. We hope after this hands-on workshop, you will have a better understanding of these Machine Learning models and techniques and appreciate its capability, as well as make better informed decisions on how to leverage Machine Learning in your research. Prerequisites: Either Learn to Program: Python and Data Manipulation in Python or Learn to Program: Python and Data Manipulation and Visualisation in Python needed to attend this course. If you already have experience with programming, please check the topics covered in the Learn to Program: Python, Data Manipulation in Python and Data Manipulation and Visualisation in Python courses to ensure that you are familiar with the knowledge needed for this course, such as good understanding of Python syntax and basic programming concepts and familiarity with Pandas, Numpy and Seaborn libraries. Zoom Meeting, limited places 27-28 September 2022, 9:30am - 12:30pm. Register here 

Introduction to Machine Learning using Python: Classification

In this live coding workshop, we provide a comprehensive introduction to the Classification models in Machine Learning and use Python to apply the knowledge on real-world datasets. We hope after this hands-on workshop, you will have a better understanding of these Machine Learning models and techniques and appreciate its capability, as well as make better informed decisions on how to leverage Machine Learning in your research.
Prerequisites: Either Learn to Program: Python and Data Manipulation in Python or Learn to Program: Python and Data Manipulation and Visualisation in Python needed to attend this course. If you already have experience with programming, please check the topics covered in the Learn to Program: Python, Data Manipulation in Python and Data Manipulation and Visualisation in Python courses to ensure that you are familiar with the knowledge needed for this course, such as good understanding of Python syntax and basic programming concepts and familiarity with Pandas, Numpy and Seaborn libraries. Zoom Meeting, limited places 4-5 October 2022, 9:30am - 12:30pm. Register here 

Introduction to Machine Learning using Python: SVM and Unsupervised Learning

In this live coding workshop, we provide a comprehensive introduction to Support Vector Machine and Unsupervised models in Machine Learning. We use Python to apply the knowledge on real-world datasets. We hope after this hands-on workshop, you will have a better understanding of these Machine Learning models and techniques and appreciate its capability, as well as make better informed decisions on how to leverage Machine Learning in your research. Prerequisites: Either Learn to Program: Python and Data Manipulation in Python or Learn to Program: Python and Data Manipulation and Visualisation in Python needed to attend this course. If you already have experience with programming, please check the topics covered in the Learn to Program: Python, Data Manipulation in Python and Data Manipulation and Visualisation in Python courses to ensure that you are familiar with the knowledge needed for this course, such as good understanding of Python syntax and basic programming concepts and familiarity with Pandas, Numpy and Seaborn libraries. Zoom Meeting, limited places 11 October 2022, 9:30am - 12:30pm. Register here 

JBI's Comprehensive Systematic Review Training Program

JBI's Comprehensive Systematic Review Training Program prepares researchers and clinicians to conduct high quality systematic reviews. By the end of the program participants are ready to begin their protocol. The next program will be held from 24 October. Learn more here. Please note that these Trainings have a fee between $400 and $2000 and CaRST does not cover these Trainings Fees.

NEWS

Mental Health Awareness month – from the Wellbeing and  Engagement Team

This year, Mental Health Awareness month is all about connecting and helping to challenge stigma around mental health and wellbeing. After a hugely successful workshop in 2021, we wanted to bring the team at BATYR back and host a session on the every present challenges of imposter syndrome. With peer facilitators who also have HDR study experience, the session will also focus on what resilience means and how to carry hope into our future careers. 
 
To help you connect with each other, we initially thought to host the workshop in person but realise that there are also significant benefits to hosting the session online. Rather than us decide, we want to hear from you, how interested you are in a session like this and the delivery style that best meets your needs. The following survey monkey is super quick (less than 2 minutes) and we would be really grateful for your responses. Please follow the survey link
 

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About CaRST

Located within the Adelaide Graduate Centre, 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.