Book now at ienrol research to access Flinders’ researcher training and development opportunities.

Upcoming workshops and information sessions include:
   ARC Rejoinders - preparing a response
   Data management - essential information and principles
plus RDS Connect, one-on-one virtual meetings that you can book to meet and work directly with our RDS teams.

Click on the links below to view the course details.

Connect with a researcher - assistance with commissioned-research opportunities - one-on-one virtual meeting - Thursday 28 May 2020

Connect with NHMRC & Health - one-on-one virtual meeting - Thursday 28 May 2020

Connect with ARC Grants - one-on-one virtual meeting - Monday 1 June 2020

ARC Rejoinders - preparing a response - Tuesday 2 June 2020

Connect with IGII [Industry, government, international and internal research funding & research tenders] - one-on-one virtual meeting - Tuesday 2 June 2020

Research Bite: Data management - essential information and principles for research and researchers - Wednesday 3 June 2020

Connect with researcher training and development - one-on-one virtual meeting - Wednesday 3 June 2020

Connect with a researcher - assistance with commissioned-research opportunities - one-on-one virtual meeting - Thursday 4 June 2020

Connect with NHMRC & Health - one-on-one virtual meeting - Thursday 4 June 2020

Connect with Human Ethics - one-on-one virtual meeting - Friday 5 June 2020

Connect with Defence exports and international security - one-on-one virtual meeting - Tuesday 9 June 2020

Connect with researcher training and development - one-on-one virtual meeting - Tuesday 9 June 2020

Connect with ARC Grants - one-on-one virtual meeting - Tuesday 9 June 2020

Connect with IGII [Industry, government, international and internal research funding & research tenders] - one-on-one virtual meeting - Wednesday 10 June 2020

Connect with a researcher - assistance with commissioned-research opportunities - one-on-one virtual meeting - Thursday 11 June 2020

Connect with NHMRC & Health - one-on-one virtual meeting - Thursday 11 June 2020

Further courses scheduled for later in the month and beyond are available at ienrol research.

Book now at ienrol research to access Flinders’ researcher training and development opportunities.

Upcoming workshops and information sessions include:
   Search Translation Masterclass - Flinders Library
   Text Analytics for beginners - Parts 1 & 2
   Systematic reviews methodology - Flinders Library
   ARC Rejoinders - preparing a response
   Data management - essential information and principles
plus RDS Connect, one-on-one virtual meetings that you can book to meet and work directly with our RDS teams.

Click on the links below to view the course details.

Search Translation Masterclass – Flinders Library - Monday 25 May 2020

Connect with ARC Grants - one-on-one virtual meeting - Monday 25 May 2020

Text Analytics for beginners: Part 1 - Introduction, Demonstration & Set up – Flinders Library - Tuesday 26 May 2020

Connect with Defence exports and international security - one-on-one virtual meeting - Tuesday 26 May 2020

Connect with IGII [Industry, government, international and internal research funding & research tenders] - one-on-one virtual meeting - Tuesday 26 May 2020

Systematic reviews methodology – Flinders Library - Wednesday 27 May 2020

Text Analytics for beginners: Part 2 - Participate and Create – Flinders Library - Wednesday 27 May 2020

Connect with researcher training and development - one-on-one virtual meeting - Wednesday 27 May 2020

Connect with a researcher - assistance with commissioned-research opportunities - one-on-one virtual meeting - Thursday 28 May 2020

Connect with NHMRC & Health - one-on-one virtual meeting - Thursday 28 May 2020

Connect with ARC Grants - one-on-one virtual meeting - Monday 1 June 2020

ARC Rejoinders - preparing a response - Tuesday 2 June 2020

Connect with IGII [Industry, government, international and internal research funding & research tenders] - one-on-one virtual meeting - Tuesday 2 June 2020

Research Bite: Data management - essential information and principles for research and researchers - Wednesday 3 June 2020

Connect with researcher training and development - one-on-one virtual meeting - Wednesday 3 June 2020

Connect with a researcher - assistance with commissioned-research opportunities - one-on-one virtual meeting - Thursday 4 June 2020

Connect with NHMRC & Health - one-on-one virtual meeting - Thursday 4 June 2020

Further courses scheduled for later in the month and beyond are available at ienrol research.

The research community is facing many challenges around continuing research with labs and campuses closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. To support researchers, the AARNet eResearch team is hosting fortnightly webinars focused on remote research challenges and solutions.

This is a timely series of webinars offering advice to researchers about tools and methods that can make life easier while working remotely. The webinars will be hosted by Dr Carina Kemp, Director of eResearch at AARNet. 

Remote Research Challenges 1: Collecting Data Remotely with a panel (Professor Brent McInnes, Dr Steve McEachern, Dr Jens Klump and Sebastian Robertson)
Thursday 21 May, 12.00 pm - 1.30 pm AEST

Working remotely can mean that researchers are separated from their usual places of work and collecting data. In this webinar invited speakers will talk about remote research data collection methods from how best to build an online survey to working with remote control drones.

Remote Research Challenge 2: Maintaining and Building Communities
Thursday 4 June, 12.00 pm - 1.30 pm

Staying connected to our communities while we are all working remotely is another research challenge we are experiencing during the COVID-19 restrictions. How can we adapt available technologies to continue research collaboration? How can we transform the experiences of traditional conferences and seminars to successful forms of research engagement and communication? This webinar will highlight some recent experiences in running online conferences, creative approaches to research presentations and different ways we can stay connected to our communities while working from home.

Remote Research Challenges 3: Remote Data Storage and Analysis
Thursday 18 June, 12.00 pm - 1.30 pm

Remote Research Challenges 4: Building Remote Data Workflows
Thursday 2 July, 12.00 pm - 1.30 pm

For more information and to register to attend, visit the AARNet website. The first webinar in the series, held on 7 May is also available for viewing at the AARNet website.

Book now at ienrol research to access Flinders’ researcher training and development opportunities.

Upcoming workshops and information sessions include:
   Finding Journals - Flinders Library
   Search Translation Masterclass - Flinders Library
   Text Analytics for beginners - Parts 1 & 2
   Systematic reviews methodology - Flinders Library
plus RDS Connect, one-on-one virtual meetings that you can book to meet and work directly with our RDS teams.

Click on the links below to view the course details.

Finding journals - Flinders Library - Tuesday 19 May 2020

Connect with researcher training and development - one-on-one virtual meeting - Wednesday 20 May 2020

Connect with ARC Grants - one-on-one virtual meeting - Wednesday 20 May 2020

Connect with a researcher - assistance with commissioned-research opportunities - one-on-one virtual meeting - Thursday 21 May 2020

Connect with NHMRC & Health - one-on-one virtual meeting - Thursday 21 May 2020

Connect with IGII [Industry, government, international and internal research funding & research tenders] - one-on-one virtual meeting - Thursday 21 May 2020

Search Translation Masterclass – Flinders Library - Monday 25 May 2020

Connect with ARC Grants - one-on-one virtual meeting - Monday 25 May 2020

Text Analytics for beginners: Part 1 - Introduction, Demonstration & Set up – Flinders Library - Tuesday 26 May 2020

Connect with Defence exports and international security - one-on-one virtual meeting - Tuesday 26 May 2020

Connect with IGII [Industry, government, international and internal research funding & research tenders] - one-on-one virtual meeting - Tuesday 26 May 2020

Systematic reviews methodology – Flinders Library - Wednesday 27 May 2020

Text Analytics for beginners: Part 2 - Participate and Create – Flinders Library - Wednesday 27 May 2020

Connect with researcher training and development - one-on-one virtual meeting - Wednesday 27 May 2020

Connect with a researcher - assistance with commissioned-research opportunities - one-on-one virtual meeting - Thursday 28 May 2020

Connect with NHMRC & Health - one-on-one virtual meeting - Thursday 28 May 2020

Further courses scheduled for later in the month and beyond are available at ienrol research.

Text and data mining enable researchers to deal with immense velocity, voracity, variety and sheer volume of researchable text-based material that is now available.

Join a two-part interactive online workshop series, Tuesday 26 May and Wednesday 27 May 2020, in which Dr Sara King will lead the group through the concepts of Text Analytics for research and show some examples of what Text Analytics looks like, how to access this technology and find out more. 

Dr Sara King is an E-Research analyst at Australia’s Academic and Research Network (AARNet). Dr King brings expertise in high level national collaborative projects across the university, GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives and museums), and government sectors.  

Participants will see live demonstrations and visualisations and get a feel for what can be done with Text and Data Analytics in a variety of ways.

Over two sessions, the small group will progress from introduction and demonstration to participating in an interactive workshop where they will be guided through running and adapting text mining and analytics techniques. Workshops have been designed for participants who are beginners without prior coding or text and data mining experience. No prior knowledge or familiarity with using coding for text and data mining and analytics is required.

Researchers at all levels who are curious about Text and Data analytics but not certain about what is out there or how to get started are encouraged to attend.

Tuesday, 26 May 9-11 am 
Part one: Introduction, demonstration, set up
Book now at iEnrol-Research.

Part one will introduce the concepts of Text Analytics and introduce the tools needed for session two.  Participants are encouraged to enrol in both sessions.

Wednesday, 27 May 9-11 am
Part Two: Set up, participate, create
Book now at iEnrol-Research.

Part two is an interactive workshop and participants will be guided through running and adapting text mining and analytics techniques using a Jupyter Notebook within AARNet’s SWAN environment in CloudStor.

Course materials and set up notes will be provided to those who are enrolled so that they can re-run the lesson in their own time & apply their own learnings and bodies of text to the workshop.

Book now at ienrol research to access Flinders’ researcher training and development opportunities.

Upcoming workshops and information sessions include:
   ResearchNow Ethics & Biosafety human research ethics training session
   Using Flinders' research budget estimator tools
   Finding Journals - Flinders Library
plus RDS Connect, one-on-one virtual meetings that you can book to meet and work directly with our RDS teams.

Click on the links below to view the course details.

Using Flinders' research budget estimator tools - Tuesday 12 May 2020

Connect with Defence exports and international security - one-on-one virtual meeting - Tuesday 12 May 2020

Connect with researcher training and development - one-on-one virtual meeting - Tuesday 12 May 2020

Connect with ARC Grants - one-on-one virtual meeting - Tuesday 12 May 2020

ResearchNow Ethics & Biosafety training: Human Research Ethics - Tuesday 12 May 2020

Connect with IGII [Industry, government, international and internal research funding & research tenders] - one-on-one virtual meeting - Wednesday 13 May 2020

ResearchNow Ethics & Biosafety training: Human Research Ethics - Wednesday 13 May 2020

Connect with a researcher - assistance with commissioned-research opportunities - one-on-one virtual meeting - Thursday 14 May 2020

Connect with NHMRC & Health - one-on-one virtual meeting - Thursday 14 May 2020

Finding journals - Flinders Library - Tuesday 19 May 2020

Connect with researcher training and development - one-on-one virtual meeting - Wednesday 20 May 2020

Connect with ARC Grants - one-on-one virtual meeting - Wednesday 20 May 2020

Connect with a researcher - assistance with commissioned-research opportunities - one-on-one virtual meeting - Thursday 21 May 2020

Connect with NHMRC & Health - one-on-one virtual meeting - Thursday 21 May 2020

Connect with IGII [Industry, government, international and internal research funding & research tenders] - one-on-one virtual meeting - Thursday 21 May 2020

Further courses scheduled for later in the month and beyond are available at ienrol research.

Join this interactive session to learn how to find, navigate and use Flinders' research budget estimator tools for both competitive and commissioned research.

Research budgets form an important part of costing any research funding application. Flinders' downloadable interactive budget tool systematically steps users through research budget considerations and construction.

Session details

In this session, Partnership Director, Dr Ann-Louise Hordacre will focus on:

• introducing the different budget estimator tools
  
• when and how to use the tools
  
• accessing support
  
• where to find the tools

A Q&A session will follow the presentation, allowing time to discuss and explore your queries and share good practice tips.

When is the session?

The session will be held on Tuesday 12 May at 12.30pm via a Webex webinar.

Who should attend?

Researchers and research support staff who construct budgets for competitive or commissioned research projects and grant applications.

How do I book?

Book now at iEnrol - Research.

The 7th Biennial ACSPRI Social Science Methodology Conference 2020, 2-4 December 2020 at the University of Sydney, has now opened the call for papers. The call will close on 24 September 2020.

The conference's four themes are: Research paradigms and designs; Research methods and techniques; Research technology and tools; and Datasets, data collections and data archiving. Researchers at all levels, from HDR to established are invited to submit abstracts using these themes and the proposed sessions listed below. Papers on any aspect of social science methodology will be considered.

The types of submissions considered include:

• Presentations where an abstract is reviewed (abstract in the conference proceedings). Plan for a 15 minute presentation
• Posters - including a student poster competition (abstract in the conference proceedings).
• Panel - 90 minute roundtable / panel discussion
• Plenary - 90 minute keynote

Sessions that have already been proposed include:

• Set theory in social science: data, frameworks, methods and applications
• Using historical institutionalism as a method for qualitative process mapping in comparative politics
• Telephone Surveys and Beyond in the Post-Modern Era
• Open Source Tools for Survey Data Processing and Analysis
• Arts in health methodologies
• Knowledge translation – Methodologies and methods for impactful research

ACSPRI is currently working on the assumption that the conference we will be able to go ahead in December. If this isn't possible, ACSPRI will communicate with all those who have submitted proposals to decide if a postponement or virtual conference would be the best way to proceed.

Submit your abstract at the Conference website. Further details on the conference is available at their website.

The Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program supports industry-led collaborations between industry, researchers and the community. In its 28-year history, it has proven to be an effective model for linking researchers with industry to address R&D challenges with commercial outcomes.

Bidding for a CRC is a highly competitive process requiring cross-disciplinary teams to come together and collaborate. This takes planning, time and patience. Developed by the CRC Association and Collabforge, this workshop (3-4 June 2020) will combine practical bid-creation content with a deep dive into the theory and practice of collaboration.

The workshop will teach participants what makes a great bid, what the process of bid development entails, the roles of all bid participants, and how to build effective relationship/communication between researchers and industry to develop a compelling bid. Participants will be provided with the opportunity to develop their ideas in conjunction with guidance materials and feedback, finishing with substantive parts of their bid concepts being fleshed out (these can be hypothetical CRCs, bids planned for submission, or even ARC Linkage type concepts).

Attending this workshop will significantly increase the likelihood of a successful CRC or CRC-P application.

Who should attend:

• Researchers who have the responsibility for or interest to develop CRC and CRC-P bids.
• Administrators who have the responsibility for helping coordinate, develop, approve and or administer CRC and CRC-P bids (eg from Commercialisation, Research, Scholarships, etc)
• Interested industry representatives

For more information and to register for the workshop, visit the eventbrite page.

Flinders University is a member of the CRC Association. Interested attendees are to contact Jordan Gardner, Engagement and Policy Manager at the CRC Association, on 02 6260 4177 or at Jordan.Gardner@crca.asn.au for the discount code before registering for the workshop. 

Book now at ienrol research to access Flinders’ researcher training and development opportunities.

Upcoming workshops and information sessions include:
   ResearchNow Ethics & Biosafety training session
   Intellectual Property for Researchers
   Using Flinders' research budget estimator tools
plus RDS Connect, one-on-one virtual meetings that you can book to meet and work directly with our RDS teams.

Click on the links below to view the course details.

Connect with Human ethics - one-on-one virtual meeting - Friday 1 May 2020

ResearchNow Ethics & Biosafety training: Human Research Ethics - Friday 1 May 2020

Connect with ARC Grants - one-on-one virtual meeting - Monday 4 April 2020

Research Bite: Intellectual property for researchers - Tuesday 5 May 2020

ResearchNow Ethics & Biosafety training: Human Research Ethics - Tuesday 5 May 2020

Connect with IGII [Industry, government, international and internal research funding & research tenders] - one-on-one virtual meeting - Tuesday 5 May 2020

Connect with researcher training and development - one-on-one virtual meeting - Wednesday 6 May 2020

Connect with a researcher - assistance with commissioned-research opportunities - one-on-one virtual meeting - Thursday 7 May 2020

Connect with NHMRC & Health - one-on-one virtual meeting - Thursday 7 May 2020

Connect with Defence exports and international security - one-on-one virtual meeting - Tuesday 12 May 2020

Connect with researcher training and development - one-on-one virtual meeting - Tuesday 12 May 2020

Using Flinders' research budget estimator tools - Tuesday 12 May 2020

Connect with ARC Grants - one-on-one virtual meeting - Tuesday 12 May 2020

Connect with IGII [Industry, government, international and internal research funding & research tenders] - one-on-one virtual meeting - Wednesday 13 May 2020

Connect with a researcher - assistance with commissioned-research opportunities - one-on-one virtual meeting - Thursday 14 May 2020

Connect with NHMRC & Health - one-on-one virtual meeting - Thursday 14 May 2020

Further courses scheduled for later in the month and beyond are available at ienrol research.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Graduate Data Network and the Institute for Public Administration Australia (IPAA) have adapted the 2020 Graduate Data Forum A data-based APS: reflections and new directions to a digital format to be delivered free and online.

This forum aims to build data literacy and will enable participants to hear from data leaders across the Australian Public Service. The 2020 forum still promises to be an excellent opportunity for graduates in data and non-data streams alike. The online forum will be released in four segments over April – May, available at the IPAA website.

Sessions currently available include the Keynote Address 1 from Dr David Gruen on "A Data Driven APS, Reflections and New Directions", Panel 1 on Ethics and Data Sharing, and Panel 2 on "Successes and Challenges of Data Driven Service Delivery".

The May Royal Society of South Australia (RSSA) lecture will be given by Dr Emma Sherratt (School of Biological Sciences, University of Adelaide) on "More than the ‘third wheel’: an evening with the overlooked major group of amphibians, caecilians", 6.30 pm, Thursday 14 May.

The RSSA hold monthly meetings are currently online via Zoom, and open to the public. All current members will receive an invitation via email containing a link to the meeting. If you are not a member and would like to view the seminar email Alice Clement with your request. 

Say “amphibian” and most people will picture a cute, big-eyed green frog. Those with a passion for amphibians (or a Northern Hemisphere background) might picture a four-legged, lizard-lookalike salamander. Very few people would immediately picture a long, thin, legless caecilian. Caecilians (Amphibia: Gymnophiona) are one the three major orders of modern amphibians, and arguably the most overlooked in science and popular culture. Emma will talk about her experience with these animals, as a PhD student diligently studying their strange compact skulls, and as a world-travelled researcher keen to spread the good word about these enigmatic animals. This talk will cover aspects of their biology, ecology and geographical distribution, which all build to a complex and fascinating picture of evolution, and Emma will explain why these creatures are an excellent model for studying the history of reproductive biology.

For more information please check out their Twitter or their website.

Book now at ienrol research to access Flinders’ researcher training and development opportunities.

Upcoming workshops and information sessions include:
   Media training for researchers, including social media
   ResearchNow Ethics & Biosafety training session
   Intellectual Property for Researchers
plus RDS Connect, one-on-one virtual meetings that you can book to meet and work directly with our RDS teams.

Click on the links below to view the course details.

Connect with ARC Grants - one-on-one virtual meeting - Monday 27 April 2020

Connect with IGII [Industry, government, international and internal research funding & research tenders] - one-on-one virtual meeting - Tuesday 28 April 2020

Connect with Defence exports and international security - one-on-one virtual meeting - Tuesday 28 April 2020

Media training for researchers, including social media - Thursday 30 April 2020

ResearchNow Ethics & Biosafety training: Human Research Ethics - Thursday 30 April 2020

Connect with NHMRC & Health - one-on-one virtual meeting - Thursday 30 April 2020

Connect with Human ethics - one-on-one virtual meeting - Friday 1 May 2020

ResearchNow Ethics & Biosafety training: Human Research Ethics - Friday 1 May 2020

Research Bite: Intellectual property for researchers - Tuesday 5 May 2020

ResearchNow Ethics & Biosafety training: Human Research Ethics - Tuesday 5 May 2020

Connect with NHMRC & Health - one-on-one virtual meeting - Thursday 7 May 2020

Further courses scheduled for later in the month and beyond are available at ienrol research.

Due to COVID-19, the Australian Consortium for Social & Political Research Inc. (ACSPRI) are not able to offer their Winter courses face-to-face at the University of Queensland (22-26 June) and the University of Technology, Sydney (6-10 July).

For those who wish to continue with training, ACSPRI are offering a number of their courses in an Online Winter Program 'live' via Zoom. Courses will run during the week of 22-26 June.

Classes will run across the 5 days in blocks of 'online time' and be restricted to 12 people to maintain the interactivity and applied nature of the courses. All software requirements will be listed on the course page & ACSPRI will contact you in advance to make sure you have what you need. Testing your setup prior to the course with ACSPRI support staff is also on offer. Over the week there will be ample opportunities to interact with your fellow classmates and instructor as well as work on applied exercises. 

The ACSPRI master-classes and workshops have been rescheduled for the 2nd half of the year.

As Flinders University is a member organisation of ACSPRI, Flinders' researchers are eligible for ACSPRI members' rates.

Please follow the links below for more details about each course, including the schedule and course syllabus.

Winter Online (22-26 June)

Foundations of Qualitative Methodologies, Data Collection and Analysis

An introductory 3 day course for people with limited or no experience in Qualitative Methods, combining lectures and practical workshops. Introduces you to the theoretical underpinnings, methodologies and techniques of data collection & analysis, including:

• interviewing,
• focus groups,
• coding,
• data analysis
• and presentation.

Fundamentals of Statistics

A solid foundation in basic statistical concepts and procedures. Emphasises statistical techniques applicable to the social sciences. Largely non-mathematical, concentrating on concepts rather than mathematical theory. Gain competency in SPSS (no previous experience needed).

Introduction to Social Network Research and Analysis

A course designed for social researchers using qualitative and mixed methods. Building from basic SNA, the course reviews the possibilities for working with rich network data from interview or online sources. Looking at a series of Network Research Designs, you will consider:

• the best ways to code and manage raw data;
• the most efficient formats for importing such data into visualisation and analysis software;
• appropriate measures and statistics for reporting findings.

Applied Statistical Procedures

An intermediate, applied course covering a range of the most commonly used statistical procedures, taught from an applied prospective, with questions encouraged. A good foundation for progression to the more detailed courses (Regression, Factor Analysis & SEM). The Statistical package used will be SPSS, with no prior knowledge of SPSS required.

Data Analysis in R

A course for applied data analysts, looking at public policy, social sciences and industry. Learn to use R for statistical analysis including means, confidence intervals and linear regression in R. Create publication standard graphs of your results. No prior experience with R, or any sophisticated quantitative methods are required for this course.

Data Analysis Using Stata

Stata for beginners, introducing you to survey research, data management, analysis and graphics. Appropriate for people familiar with Stata who want to extend their capabilities. You are encouraged to bring your own data for analysis.

Qualitative Research: Design, Analysis and Representation

Focusing on issues of design and positioning, analysis and representation of qualitative research. This course is for researchers, practitioners and academics who have conducted at least one qualitative study, and are familiar with the process and context of qualitative research. You will cover:

• Epistemological and Methodological foundations;
• Design frameworks;
• Data Analysis and representation;
• Issues of representation, quality, validity and trustworthiness;
• Constructing effective arguments.

Applied Longitudinal Data Analysis

This is an introductory course, providing an overview of the statistical theory, applications & capabilities of LDA, aiming to develop a readiness for using LDA software, and the requisite knowledge for applying LDA methods and models in an intelligent way.

• focussing on linear mixed effects models and generalised linear mixed effects models;
• Using Stata, a full set of exercises and solutions will be provided (no prior experience in Stata necessary);
• Developed in consultation with the National Centre for Longitudinal Data, Dept of Social Services, and as such, participants will apply and have access to a number of datasets through the Australian Data Archive (ADA).

Applied Structural Equation Modelling

An applied introduction to a range of basic structural equation models and the use of the AMOS and/or Mplus software to estimate the model parameters. This course will cover:

• Introduction, revision and the fundamentals of SEM;
• The eight steps of SEM;
• Basic SEM models;
• Problems in SEM;
• An introduction to advanced SEM models.

*N.B. Although the instructor will teach and use both packages throughout the course, students are free to use either both packages or they may choose to just work with one of the packages.

2020 Master-classes and Workshops

Big Data Analysis for Social Scientists: 20-21 July, with Professor Robert Ackland.

An Introduction to Mixed Methods Research Design: 23-24 July, with Dr Nicola McNeil.

Introduction to Structural Equation Modelling using Stata: 21-22 August, with Dr Joanna Dipnall.

NVivo Essentials: 27-28 August, with Dr Anuja Cabraal

Collecting, Managing and Analysing Qualitative Interview Data: 7-8 September with Professor Carol Grbich

Foundations of R for Research: 11-12 September, with Dr Joanna Dipnall.

Systematic Literature Reviews using NVivo: 19 August, with Dr Jenine Beekhuyzen.

Questionnaire Design: 8-9 October, with Dr Gordon Emmerson.

Qualitative Research: Doing Constructionist Data Analysis: 5-6 November, with Professor David Silverman.

The Who, the What and the How of Moderating Focus Groups: TBC, with Bianca Plunkett.

Book now at ienrol research to access Flinders’ researcher training and development opportunities.

Upcoming workshops and information sessions include:
   Identifying Journals - how to find and where to publish
   Human Research Ethics - information session
   Introduction to bibliometrics
   Intellectual Property for Researchers
plus RDS Connect, one-on-one virtual meetings that you can book to meet and work directly with our RDS teams.

Click on the links below to view the course details.

Tracking Current Research (Library) - Thursday 16 April 2020

Library Systematic reviews series Part 3: Managing citations and PRISMA report - Thursday 16 April 2020

'Advanced Searching’ (Library) - Thursday 16 April 2020 

Identifying Journals: how to find; where to publish (Library) - Friday 17 April 2020

Connect with ARC Grants – one-on-one virtual meeting - Monday 20 April 2020

Connect with IGII [Industry, government, international and internal research funding & research tenders] - one-on-one virtual meeting - Wednesday 22 April 2020

Research Bite: Human research ethics - information session - Wednesday 22 April 2020

Connect with NHMRC & Health - one-on-one virtual meeting - Thursday 23 April 2020

Introduction to Bibliometrics to inform your research (Library) - Thursday 23 April 2020

Connect with ARC Grants - one-on-one virtual meeting - Monday 27 April 2020

Connect with IGII [Industry, government, international and internal research funding & research tenders] - one-on-one virtual meeting - Tuesday 28 April 2020

Connect with NHMRC & Health - one-on-one virtual meeting - Thursday 30 April 2020

Connect with Human ethics - one-on-one virtual meeting - Friday 1 May 2020

Research Bite: Intellectual property for researchers - Tuesday 5 May 2020

Further courses scheduled for later in the month and beyond are available at ienrol research.

The Defence Innovation Partnership is offering one-on-one discussion sessions (by video-conference) with researchers interested in applying for the Collaborative Research Fund (round 4 due to open mid-July 2020) and learning more about how they can help with connections to collaborators in industry, academia and Defence.

The 30-minute video-conferences will be hosted by Defence Innovation Partnership and will be conducted on the following days: Tuesday 28 April to Friday 1 May 2020.

If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please email enquiries@defenceinnovationpartnership.com, with your details, and preferred date and times, and Defence Innovation and Partnerships will respond with a meeting request.

This will be on a first in - first served basis.

If you have any questions, please contact the Defence Innovation Partnership via email.

The April Royal Society of South Australia (RSSA) lecture will be given by Associate Professor Amy Roberts (College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences) on "An Exploration of the Aboriginal Significance of Rockshelters and Caves in the South Australian Riverland Region" 6.30 pm, Thursday 9 April.

The RSSA hold monthly meetings are currently online via Zoom, and open to the public. All current members will receive an invitation via email containing a link to the meeting. If you are not a member and would like to view the seminar email Alice Clement with your request. 

This lecture will present recent research into the Aboriginal significance of rockshelters and caves in the South Australian Riverland region. Since the inception of Australian archaeology rockshelters on the River Murray have been the focus of investigation and were instrumental in demonstrating the time-depth of the Aboriginal past to non-Indigenous Australians. In this presentation previously unpublished rock art sites will be explored as well as the intricate Aboriginal narratives about these important places. 

For more information please check out their Twitter or their website.

The Australian Government is inviting applications through an open competitive process to apply for grant funding under the Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program (the program). 

The program is designed to: preserve Australia’s wartime heritage; involve people around the nation in a wide range of projects and activities that highlight the service and sacrifice of Australia’s service personnel in wars, conflicts and peace operations; and promote appreciation and understanding of the experiences of service and the roles that those who served have played in shaping the nation.

There are two categories of grants available under the program:

Community Grants (STS-CG)

• Grants to a maximum of $10,000 are available for local, community-based projects and activities.

Major Grants (STS-MG)

• Grants between $10,001 and $150,000 are available for major commemorative projects and activities that are significant from a national, state, territory and/or regional perspective.

Please note that while research is eligible, the grant cannot be used for projects or activities that are exclusively for research.

Assessment and notification of outcomes will be divided into three batches. The table below identifies the cut-off dates for all three batches:

• Batch 1 - applications included up to 11:00PM AEST on 15 July 2020. The Flinders internal closing date for a completed final draft application is 1 July 2020.
• Batch 2 - applications included up to 11:00PM AEDT on 29 October 2020. The Flinders internal closing date for a completed final draft application is 15 October 2020.
• Batch 3 - applications included up to 11:00PM AEDT on 11 February 2021. The Flinders internal closing date for a completed final draft application is 28 January 2021.

For application advice and assistance, contact Mary Lyons, Senior Research Grants Officer (IGII).

For further information about eligibility and how to apply, go to the Funding Round Application page. Information about applying for this funding round can also be found on GrantConnect.

The Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association, are inviting clinicians and professionals to join them at the inaugural Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference, which has been rescheduled to Wednesday 25 – Friday 27 November 2020 at Mantra Legends, Gold Coast.

The conference will provide a platform for professionals to connect and gain insight from industry experts, as well as develop a greater understanding of mental health in children and adolescents from ages 3-19 years.

The target audience for attendees are clinicians, counsellors, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, therapists, case managers and mental health professionals.

During the two-day event, the aim will be to focus on early diagnosis and prevention, as well as treatment and recovery of mental health for children, young people and their families.

The program will feature table top discussions, key note speakers, panel discussions, oral and poster presentations, workshops and networking.

Sam Stewart, CEO of the Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association said about the decision:

"Earlier this week we made the difficult decision to postpone the 2020 Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference. In the interest of public safety and the enforced restrictions surrounding COVID-19, we felt this the only responsible course of action.

Our team have been working around the clock to ensure a smooth transition to a rescheduled date. I am pleased to announce that the 2020 Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference will now take place from Wednesday 25 – Friday 27 November at Mantra Legends Hotel, Surfers Paradise.

With the continued support of keynote speakers, concurrent presenters and our valued sponsors and exhibitors, I am confident that this event will provide valuable insight and practical tools for you to continue your work in child and adolescent wellbeing.

On behalf of the Association, I would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all health professionals, leaders, workers and volunteers working tirelessly throughout this challenging time. Your work is a humbling reminder of the importance of continued advancement, education and awareness for our mental health industry.

I look forward to meeting you in November and again extend my thanks to you for your patience and understanding."

For more information, and to register, visit the conference website - https://www.camh.com.au/.

Future Earth Australia, following extensive consultation and oversight from leading urban research, practice and policy experts from around Australia, has launched a report that lays out a 10-year strategy to transform Australia’s cities and regions and to address urban problems including transport congestion, inflated housing markets, the loneliness crisis, inequity in opportunities and biodiversity loss.

Future Earth Australia is a national peak initiative that enables Australian researchers, governments, industry and NGOs to collaborate with each other and with international networks and programs across Australia and Oceania.

Watch the video and read about the report.