9 August 2023

CaRST eNewsletter

Training & Development Events

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

Learn 5 storytelling / presentation techniques from a pitch expert

When: 10 August 2023, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Credits: 3 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: In person, limited places

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 5 techniques that make your content more engaging. The presenter (Tom Hendrick from Talent Academy, ThincLab’s in-house pitch consultant) will also be sharing 5 free online tools to improve your presentations. This multidisciplinary workshop is suitable for all HDR students who want to improve the presentation quality of their research. Register for waitlist

Working with your supervisor (SET)

When: 15 August 2023, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: In person, limited places

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 Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Working with your supervisor (HMS)

When: 17 August 2023, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: In person, limited places

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 Health Science and Medicine

CaRST information session

When: 21 August 2023, 10:00am - 11:00am
Credits: 1 credit, Domain C
Delivery mode: Zoom Online

Career and Research Skills Training (CaRST) is a compulsory component of the PhD and Masters of Philosophy degrees. The CaRST Information Session provides an opportunity to learn about the program requirements, procedures and how to ensure you make the most of the program. The session will provide information on the following: CaRST requirements; Eligible activities; Using CaRST Online; Milestone reviews; Advice from a student. Register here.

Working with your supervisor (ABLE)

When: 22 August 2023, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 2 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: In person, limited places

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

Seven Secrets of Highly Successful Research Students

When: 24 August 2023, 13:30pm - 16:00pm
Credits: 2.5 credits, Domain B
Delivery mode: In person, limited places

What do Higher Degree by Research students do to finish on time, to overcome isolation, doubt and writer’s block, and to enjoy the process? Presented by Hugh Kearns, this workshop describes the key habits that research and experience with thousands of students shows will make a difference to how quickly and easily you complete your HDR. This session will be live streamed. Register here.

Question Time: Handling questions at a conference presentation

When: 30 August 2023, 10:00am - 11:30am
Credits: 1.5 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom Online

No matter how well you prepare for your presentation, the part that freaks out most researchers is question time. Fortunately, you can prepare for question time. You can predict and get ready for most of the obvious questions. And you can learn strategies to deal with the others. Topics will include: Preparing for questions; Inviting questions; Dealing with tricky questions; What to do if you don’t know; Coping with the anxiety; Lists of typical questions; Asking questions. Register here

Other Training & Events

Unix Shell and Command Line Basics

The Unix environment is incredibly powerful but quite daunting to the newcomer. Command line confidence unlocks powerful computing resources beyond the desktop, including virtual machines and High Performance Computing. This training will help demystify Unix as you get to work running programs and writing scripts on the command line. August 15, 9.30am-12.30pm ACST. Online via Zoom. Register here.

Getting started with HPC using Slurm

High-performance computing allows you to accomplish your analysis faster by using many parallel CPUs and huge amounts of memory simultaneously. This online training provides a hands-on introduction to running your analysis on HPC infrastructure using Slurm. August 28-29, 1.30pm-4.30pm ACST. Online via Zoom. Register here.

Note: This course assumes basic familiarity with the Bash command line environment found on GNU/Linux and other Unix-like environments. To come up to speed, consider taking the Unix Shell and Command Line Basics course.

News

Consent and Respectful Relationships new My Uni course

To support a respectful and inclusive university environment, we encourage all students to complete the new MyUni course ‘Consent and Respectful Relationships’ to teach the core principles of respect and respectful relationships communication within relationships. This will help you understand the issues of consent, what constitutes sexual assault and sexual harrassment, and the support that is available. It contains discussion about relationships, dating, and sex. There will be mention of sexual harassment and sexual assault, including definitions and some examples of these behaviours. The first 100 students to complete the online module from 1 August will go into the draw to win 1 of 10 vouchers valued at $200 each. To enrol, please head to Enrol in Consent and Respectful Relationships (adelaide.edu.au).

Lumivero- Research and Technical Writing Institute - Free on demand, NVivo, Citavi, and XLSTAT

Lumivero and Dissertation by Design partnered to deliver four exceptional trainings to help you develop your voice, write compelling argument presentations, and report qualitative findings and statistical results.

All sessions and resources are now available free on-demand! Choose from the following exceptional trainings to help you develop your voice, write compelling argument presentations, and report qualitative findings and statistical results:   

Day 1 Featured Session – Developing Your Voice: How to Paraphrase, Make Claims, and Synthesize Literature; -Demo Session – Accelerating your Literature Review with NVivo; -Demo Session – Using Citavi for Reference Management and Writing

Day 2 Featured Session – Writing a Compelling Argument; -Demo Session – Using Citavi to Support your Arguments; -Demo Session – Using NVivo for Coding and Analysis

Day 3 Featured Session – Reporting Qualitative Findings: Writing Consideration; -Demo Session – Thematic Analysis Using NVivo; -Demo Session – Using Visuals and Queries with NVivo to Report Findings

Day 4 Featured Session – Reporting Statistical Results: Research Writing Considerations; -Demo Session – How to Use XLSTAT for Statistical Analysis; -Demo Session – Mixed Methods Research with NVivo

Kathleen Fitzpatrick Australian Research Council PhD Thinkers   Program 2023 Building the next generation of female academics

Inviting female PhD Candidates who are passionate about generating innovative solutions to real world problems to join a free 2-day cross-disciplinary workshop at UniSA, Adelaide, on 11 and 12 October, 2023. Applications to join the workshop are competitive and places are limited, 5:00pm August 31, 5:00pm. More information on how to apply and the program is available here:  CWeX Website or email Dr Rachael Potter at rachael.potter@unisa.edu.au

Health Week 14-18 August

Student life is full on. Between studies, working, social life, shared living spaces, cost of living, and potentially living away from home for the first time, there are a lot of competing pressures, and it is hard to put wellbeing to the top of your agenda. This Health Week, lets get Back to the Basics focusing on quick, easy, and affordable healthy habits for students.  For events, giveaways, resources and more, head to Wellbeing Hub | University of Adelaide

Mental Health Awareness Month Grants

Open from 4 August to 1 September: Student Health and Wellbeing are offering grants of up to $500 to support events or initiatives during Health Week. Applications close 1 September. Apply here!

Mate Bystander Training

Free three hour workshop for current students. This is an education and intervention program teaching us all to be leaders in the prevention of sexual violence and harassment. The program is designed to teach students how to recognize sexual violence in its various forms and have the confidence to speak out and offer help. Ultimately, we seek to inspire leadership by empowering participants with the tools to feel confident in addressing harmful and abusive behaviour. This training can be counted towards the Adelaide Graduate Award. Register here! 

Recognise and Respond Training

This training is run by the University's specialist sexual violence counsellor, Jo McNamara. Jo will provide a brief overview of best practice responses to disclosures of sexual violence, as well as reporting and support options for student victims/survivors. This includes resources and avenues available at the University. This training can be counted towards the Adelaide Graduate Award. Register here! 

Student laptops now available for loan

Need access to a laptop? Don’t panic! The Library has a new Laptop Self-Service Unit that provides students with 24/7 access to laptops that they can take off campus. This service is available to all students at the University of Adelaide. The unit is located in the Barr Smith Library on Level 3. There are currently 24 laptops which can be borrowed for either 7 days, or 4 hours if you just need quick access. We hope you enjoy this new service! Learn more

Mental Health First Aid

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 the Volunteer Expression of Interest form here.  We will give confirm our volunteers at least 1 week notice before each session.