31 May 2023

CaRST eNewsletter

3MT Registrations are open

One fantastic way to hone your research communication skills, and also obtain CaRST credits in Domain D is to participate in the 3 Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition (5 credits in Domain D, with additional credits for finalists). The 3MT is a skills development activity that challenges Higher Degree by Research students to explain their research project to a non-specialist audience in just three minutes.

Registrations are open now, and we have information and preparation sessions coming up soon – see below for the details!

Best wishes,

Katy Dolman
Manager, CaRST

You've got 3 minutes and 1 slide to make an impact with your research. Can you do it?

The 3 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.

Entry is now open to all HDRs, however, only PhD candidates who have successfully passed their Major Review by the date of their first presentation are eligible to reach the final round.

For more information, visit the University of Adelaide 3MT website or contact your Faculty Coordinator. Registrations will close 16 June 2023.

Training & Development Events

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

Reviving your Life while Doing an HDR

When: 1 June 2023, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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 on the waiting list.

Structuring an HDR Thesis

When: 5 June 2023, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Credits: 2.5 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: In person, limited places

Writing a thesis is an enormous task and it can be difficult to know where to start, or what to do next. This workshop is designed to guide you through the process of structuring and writing the different components of a thesis, from the different chapters or sections, through to paragraphs and the use of different sentence structures for specific purposes. Throughout the workshop, you'll be provided with practical tips to help you create a template for your thesis and take productive steps towards writing it up. Register on the waiting list.

Preparing for the 3MT: Everything you need to know

When: 6 June 2023, 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.

The Australian research funding landscape

When: 8 June 2023, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain C
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

This webinar provides an overview of the Australian research funding landscape, including the large competitive grant schemes, smaller grants, prizes & awards, as well as industry funded research opportunities. The webinar will also provide early career researchers with tips and tricks to find appropriate funding sources to support their research. Register here

Good Feedback: Asking for it; getting it; and responding to it

When: 13 June 2023, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain B
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Many graduate students cite getting and dealing with feedback from their supervisors as one of the most frustrating areas of candidature. You can wait for ages and when it comes it’s not what you wanted. Feedback is essential to help you make progress and improve the quality of you outputs. But if you just say “give me feedback” you are leaving it completely up to chance. So what can you do to ensure you get the feedback you need? Register here

Developing your Cultural Intelligence (CQ)

When: 14 June 2023, 10:00am - 11:30am
Credits: 1.5 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: In-person, limited places

Developing your Cultural Intelligence (CQ): How to succeed in culturally diverse settings

Working and engaging with people from a different cultural backgrounds has become the norm for most of us. It can be a very enriching experience, but it is not always easy. It requires a certain set of skills to be flexible when dealing with the ambiguity and uncertainty of various culturally diverse situations. Register here

Early Career Research funding – maximising your chance of success

When: 20 June 2023, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Credits: 1.5 credits, Domain C
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

This webinar will provide early career researchers with practical advice on developing their track record and preparing to apply for research funding opportunities. Join us to hear from successful early career researchers regarding their career journey and experience. Register here

Structuring your academic writing (H&MS focus)

When: 22 June 2023, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Credits: 2.5 credits, Domain A
Delivery mode: In-person, limited places

This workshop will cover strategic approaches to writing, contextualised to the various types of writing that H&MS or biological sciences HDRs are likely to come across in their candidature (e.g. the thesis, research papers, candidature milestone reports, research participant information, ethics applications, sci-comm, etc.). There will also be a series of workshop activities for students to troubleshoot their writing, allowing them to be guided in determining practicable solutions. Register here

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Feel more confident supporting those who may be suffering from mental health problems. Mental Health First Aid Training (MHFA) will teach you about the signs & symptoms of common disabling mental health problems, how to provide help, and how to access professional help. MHFA Training is free and available for all enrolled students.

Please go to https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/wellbeing/mental-health#training for content details and upcoming dates.

To make a booking contact jillian.allen@adelaide.edu.au

Volunteer opportunity for STEM students - Inspiring Women Program

The Diversity Team in SET are looking for volunteers to assist in our Inspiring Women program. This program’s goal is to engage primary aged girls in STEM activities in a hands on and engaging way. We are looking for a number of current students to support our girls through the STEM activities by encouraging and giving gentle nudges in the right direction if they get a little distracted or confused. These students can be undergraduate or post graduate students but will need to be able to travel to North Terrace campus to contribute to the program. Lunch will be provided to volunteers. Please find Volunteer Expression of Interest form here.  We will give confirm our volunteers at least 1 week notice before each session.

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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.