17 March 2022

CaRST eNewsletter

Training & Development Events

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

Clinical Research: Establishing Investigator Initiated Trials

When: 23 March 2022, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain A
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

This course will cover the wide range of factors in investigator initiated clinical trials including the context of health science translation, determining the research question, study design, setting up collaborations, the role of industry partners, writing the protocol, assessing study feasibility, managing study participants, costing essentials and funding options for studies. After the course, students should feel confident in joining a clinical research team and understand how it should be conducted. Register here. 

Researcher Profiles and Personal Branding

When: 28 March 2022, 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.

CaRST Information Session

When: 30 March 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am
Credits: 1 credit, Domain C
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

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.

Traversing t Tests in R

When: 30 March 2022, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Credits: 3 credits, Domain A
Delivery mode: Zoom meeting, limited places

This workshop aims to familiarise you with basic statistical concepts in R from reading in and manipulating data, checking assumptions, statistical tests and visualisations. This is not an advanced statistics course, but is instead designed to gently introduce you to statistical comparisons and hypothesis testing in R. Register on waitlist.

IT Tools for Researchers

When: 4 April 2022, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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

Media Training for Scientists

When: 5 April 2022, 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

Exploring ANOVAs in R

When: 5 April 2022, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 3 credits, Domain A
Delivery mode: Zoom meeting, limited places

This half-day course covers one and two-way Analyses of Variance (ANOVA) and their non-parametric counterparts in R. We will be working through a sample dataset to better understand the tests, assumptions and associated concepts. Register on waitlist.

Learn to Program: R

When: 7-8 April 2022, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Credits: Up to 6 credits, Domain A
Delivery mode: Zoom meeting, limited places

R is quickly gaining popularity as a programming language of choice for statisticians, data scientists and researchers. Getting started can be challenging, particularly if you've never programmed before. That's where this introductory course organised by Intersect and CaRST comes in. Register here

News

Seeking capable PhD students for casual eResearch Trainer positions

Intersect (www.intersect.org.au) is looking for exceptional PhD candidates based in Adelaide to join their Training team as casual eResearch Trainers. The position will deliver and/or assist in research-oriented training courses on digital tools and technologies used for data analysis, data management, programming, and research computing. Further information and how to apply.

Raining Poetry in Adelaide

Are you interested in helping to brighten grey, gloomy days? The Coetzee Centre are looking for volunteers to assist with a wide range of activities, including managing submissions, the selection and tagging of the poems, assisting with our launch event, and social media promotion. Further information and how to apply.

PACE Mentoring Program

PACE Mentoring is a free industry mentoring program that matches jobseekers and students with disability with experienced professionals from leading Australian businesses. In this 4-month mentoring program you will develop your interview skills, professional networks and career confidence. Anyone 18 years or over with any type of disability, mental health condition or chronic illness is eligible for the PACE Mentoring Program. Apply now.

Being Well, Living Well

You can enrol in a new wellbeing program in MyUni – the postgrad specific module in Strand 1 (Living Well) takes anywhere from 15-60 minutes to complete depending on the level of engagement with the resources. Course enrolment can be found here.

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.