8 May 2024

CaRST eNewsletter

All successful submissions also qualify for 5 CaRST points.

For more information, visit the University of Adelaide Visualise Your Thesis website. Competition registrations close on the 7th of July.

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. The aim is to cultivate their academic, presentation, and research communication skills while celebrating the exciting research conducted by HDR students across the country.

All participants qualify for 5 CaRST points.

For more information, visit the University of Adelaide 3MT website and register for the 3MT® information session. Competition registrations open on the 21st of May.

Training & Development Events

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

Stress Survival Kit

When: 9 May 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain B
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Do you find that stress derails your research progression? Want to learn how to effectively manage stress? This webinar focusses on developing daily stress protection strategies to maintain psychological wellbeing and research management. Register here.

eProcurement Information Session

When: 14 May 2024, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain C
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

This workshop presented by the University of Adelaide Finance & Procurement team 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 2024, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 2 credit, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

The relationship you have with your supervisor is crucial in determining your PhD experience. But 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. 

Please note due to high demand this is an additional delivery of the course suitable for students from any Faculty to attend. Register here.

AusSMC Smartphone video workshop for researchers

When: 16 May 2024, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 2 credit, Domain D
Delivery mode: In person

If a picture is worth 1,000 words, then, at 25 pictures per second, video is a priceless tool for communicating in the booming online world. In this workshop you will learn useful skills such as using a smartphone to shoot professional-quality video, and how to edit your footage to put together a finished video package. Register on the waiting list here.

Advanced Searching and Literature Reviews

When: 20 May 2024, 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. In this session, the library staff 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 (New)

When: 22 May 2024, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Credits: 3 credits, Domain D
Delivery mode: In person

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. Register here.

Introduction to searching for systematic reviews

When: 27 May 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain A
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Are you starting a systematic review? Do you need help selecting databases and building your database search strategies? Join the library staff at this introductory presentation for an overview of the systematic review process. This presentation will focus on the literature searching component of your review. Register here.

The 3MT information session

When: 30 May 2023, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Credits: 1 credit, Domain D
Delivery mode: Zoom webinar

Can you sell your thesis in just 3 minutes? This information session will provide everything you need to know about competing in the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. Covering the rules and requirements, competition format and how to successfully sell your research in 3 minutes! Register here.

For more information, refer to the University of Adelaide 3MT website

Other Training & Events

Data Manipulation and Visualisation in R

Jump into this live-coding, intermediate workshop to learn how to manipulate, explore, and gain insights from your data using R's dplyr package. This workshop also covers the language of dataframe reshaping using tidyr and visualisation using the powerful ggplot2 package to create beautiful, publication-quality graphs. 16 & 17 May 2024, 09:30 am - 12:30 pm. Register here.

Please note that Intersect courses are in high demand and places are limited. Your registration is a commitment to attend, and if circumstances change you must advise that you can no longer participate.

Introduction to systematic searching for non-health subjects webinar

Systematic reviews have their origins in the discipline of Health and Medical Sciences, but are increasingly being carried out in other areas. There are also other types of systematic literature reviews which make use of systematic search techniques. Join the Liaison Librarians to learn more about developing an appropriate search strategy for this kind of review. Thursday 23 May 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm. Register here.

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.