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RESEARCH OFFICE BULLETIN Welcome

Welcome to the May edition of the Research Office Bulletin. I mentioned earlier this year the upgrade of Research Master. The Research Master version upgrade project is near conclusion, with rollout to Researchers and Research Management staff scheduled for the first week of July. There will be information sessions in the lead up to the release of the new version and information sessions will continue to be offered once he system is live. This is a major upgrade, combining the two existing windows and web platforms into one cloud based platform. As a part of the upgrade there is an improved HDR Progress Report Form. As this new form will not be available until the first week of July it has been agreed to delay the first 2018 progress report until then so that we can take advantage of the benefits of the new form. Further detail on the Progress report round will soon be provided to Supervisors and Students. CSU Awards for Excellence Nominations have now opened for CSU Awards for Excellence. These awards are to celebrate exceptional achievements that contribute to the University purpose and strategy, while reflecting our ethos and values. Individuals and teams can nominate themselves and each other, with Award recipients to be recognised at Foundation Day events across all campuses. This is a great opportunity to recognise and celebrate outstanding research outcomes, and inspiring leadership in research and research training. Please go to the website, and view the CSU Excellence Guidelines and Selection Criteria. Nominations close 1 June 2018.

Bringing together research news from around CSU Edition 53 – May 2018

Contents

Welcome .............................. 1

Research Office Review .......... 2

HDR Matters ........................... 2

Professional Development ...... 3

‘Granted’ Program ................... 3

Fulbright Scholarships –

applications now open ............. 3

So much PD on offer in May … 4

Winning 3MT, workshops ........ 6

Library News: .......................... 6

Academic Literacy workshops 8

Nvivo Software & Resources ... 9

The AgriTech Incubator ........... 9

Vitae News ............................. 11

QCU ....................................... 11

Captured ............................... 12

PD Calendar so far: ............... 13

Contact .................................. 15

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RESEARCH OFFICE REVIEW

Professor Mary Kelly, DVC-RDI, has initiated an external review of the Research Office to ensure the functions and resourcing of the Research Office support a strategic approach to research, and future proof for growth in research capacity at CSU. It has been a number of years since the Research Office was reviewed, and in that time there have been many changes in research and research training, and a high level of engagement from governments at all levels in this area.

The overall objectives of the Review are to develop a proposal to support efficient and co-ordinated service for the University by:

Reviewing the current functions and services provided by the Research Office and their alignment with strategic plans, and external requirements

Identifying gaps in the range of services and expertise provided

Identifying any barriers preventing optimum service delivery

Reviewing the communications with Divisions, Faculties and Centres in terms of identifying options to enhance service delivery

Identifying an appropriate structure to ensure effective co-ordination and delivery of all services

Identifying a resourcing model that enables efficient and effective delivery of services

Any Division, Office or individual is welcome to provide a written submission. Written submissions will be accepted until 10 May 2018, and should be forwarded to Tracey Bentley tbentley@csu.edu.au and please limit written submissions to 3 pages.

Best wishes Rosemary Adams Acting Director, Research

HDR Matters

- The Census date for the 201830 session has passed and we have 69 HDR candidates who accepted offers to commence in 201830, which is up slightly on last year. Following the scholarship application round held late last year, CSU was able to offer more HDR scholarships than ever before. 69 candidates have accepted scholarships, with 55 candidates having commenced their scholarships to date. We look forward to the remainder of our scholarship candidates commencing in 201860.

- Theses lodged on or by the 201830 census date have been sent to Examiners around the nation and

internationally. The removal of the requirement to submit bound hard copy theses has made the submission and examination process much simpler.

- HDR candidates hoping to graduate from the August ceremony in Sydney are reminded to please

register your intention with Student Administration via ask@csu.edu.au. HDR candidates approved to graduate will have until Friday 20 July to upload their final digital thesis into CRO to meet graduation processing deadlines – more information about this will be provided to individual HDR candidates at the time a candidate receives their “Approved to Graduate” letter.

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- The biannual (post-census date) distribution of Operating Funding for scholarship recipients has

been completed for Session 1 201830. Program codes have been topped up for existing students and commencing students now have access to their first round of funding for research-related expenses. For further information on how these funds can be used please refer to the Operating Fund Guidelines.

Professional Development

‘Granted’ Program

Write a stand-out research grant proposal.

Ahead of the deadline. With expert mentoring and strategic advice while you write.

And a tribe to support you.

‘Granted’ is an online course in grant writing and development, being offered for the first time to CSU researchers in 2018. The program guides participants through the process of writing a draft grant proposal, with personal support, mentoring, and strategic advice by a dedicated facilitator. Participants will complete six course modules over two months, commencing 30th July 2018. There are limited places in this course (10) and applications close Friday, 1 June 2018. Further information regarding this program, eligibility criteria, and how to Apply. And the Expression of Interest form. Please direct any enquiries to Dr Alison Matthews, Manager Research Professional Development on 02 6051 9429 or email almatthews@csu.edu.au.

Fulbright Scholarships – applications now open

Applications are now open for the internationally-renowned Fulbright Program, with all postgraduate students, PhD researchers, academics, and professionals being eligible to undertake research or study in the United States. The Fulbright Program is the largest educational exchange program in the world and aims to develop long-lasting, productive bilateral collaborations and cultural understanding between Australia and the United States. The Australian-American Fulbright Commission has launched a new program of scholarships for Australian applicants. The Awards for 2018 include a new Fulbright Future Scholarship to fund projects that seek to advance cutting-edge applied scientific research, kick start innovative business collaborations that foster the creation of new jobs, and further the development of impact-driven emergent technologies. Fulbright Scholars receive generous living and travel allowances as well as other entitlements according to the award.

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The Fulbright program holds clear links to the CSU Research Narrative, and will be of interest to all CSU researchers striving to improve the health, well-being, and prosperity of Australians through their research. This is a unique and prestigious award that CSU staff have had past success in securing. The Fulbright Alumni Advisers for CSU are available to share their exchange experiences and support prospective applicants. “Being a Fulbright Scholar here at the Rochester Institute of Technology has been the most exciting experience of my life. The experience has helped me to grow so much as a researcher, as a person, and as an advocate for cultural understanding between people with diverse experiences. Being a Fulbright Scholar, and everything that has happened as a result of this opportunity, has changed my world and my career into something bigger and better than I could ever have imagined” – Dr Kate Crowe, 2016 Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholar. More information? There will be an information session for CSU staff by Fulbright Ambassador, Professor Rod Hill and the Australian-American Fulbright Commission Scholarship Manager, Tara Hawley on Wednesday, 16th May at 1.30pm. Please register your interest for this session on the Research Professional Development Calendar. For further information about Fulbright Scholarships and the application process, contact the Office of Global Engagement and Partnerships ogep@csu.edu.au.

So much PD on offer in May …

What sessions are you registered for? The Calendar has been updated to the end of July, here are a few …

Working with the Media On the 10th of May, Wes Ward is hosting an introductory media awareness workshop for all researchers covering ways to strategically and successfully work with the media in a research context. Communicating research findings to potential users outside the academic community, whether in government, business, the third sector or the general public, should be an essential element in most researchers lives. This workshop will help you with how you can engage with the media in order to have a greater impact and will provide information about: what makes a good news story, working effectively with journalists, and giving TV and radio interviews.

Making the Most of Focus Group Interviews On the 22nd May, Dr Jenine Beekhuyzen from Adroit research is facilitating this workshop. Focus group interviews are an effective way to understand how groups of people construct meaning and to uncover the context of people’s beliefs and behaviour. However focus groups offer special

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challenges in the selection of participants, moderation of discussion and recording both individual and group interaction data. This workshop looks at some examples of focus group interviews to understand how to avoid some common problems and obtain the greatest benefits.

Systematic Reviews—Who What Why When and How On the 23rd May Maggie Watson is discussing Systematic Reviews and the Who, What, Why, When and How. It’s for HDR students and researchers and explains how a systematic review is an appraisal and synthesis of primary research papers using a rigorous and clearly documented methodology in both the search strategy and the selection of studies. This minimises bias in the results and allows the review to be published as a rigorous and reproducible body of work. While systematic reviews are based on medical methodologies, there is still scope and potential to use a systematic review in any field. This session seeks to introduce the concept of systematic reviews, the methodology and, most importantly, the necessary reporting standards that allow for publication. Reporting standards for environmental research is used an example (ROSES Reporting standards for systematic evidence synthesis).

Data Visualisation On the 24th of May, Gail Fuller from SPAN is running Data Visualisation. At this session you will gain practical knowledge regarding how to access ABS data and data from other important data sets and learn more about the CSU support services available to you in this endeavour.

The Conversation, what you need to know On the 29th of May, Sunny Creagh from the Conversation will be sharing a presentation to cover: What is The Conversation, Why write for The Conversation, What's a

story and what's not, and How to pitch your ideas and modify your writing style for a general audience, plus there will be a great Q+A section The Conversation is an independent source of news and views, sourced from the academic and research community and delivered direct to the public. Their team of professional editors work with university, CSIRO and research institute experts to unlock their knowledge for use by the wider public. There are 5.2 million users, reaching 35 million people, having 33,000 registered authors of which 55% are contacted by media to share their stories further. Are you writing for the Conversation yet?

To register for any of these sessions and to see what else is available, see the Research Professional Development Calendar.

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Winning the 3MT – workshops Are you participating in the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition? Two online workshops are on offer to support you in developing and presenting your speech before the CSU heats in June. In the first we’ll discuss competition rules and explore what makes a successful 3MT presentation. In the second, we’ll provide an opportunity to practice and get further tips for engaging your audience and communicating your message clearly and concisely. Join us online on Monday, 14 May and Monday, 28 May from 3.00-4.30pm.

Monday, 14 May, 3-4.30pm (1.5hrs)

Winning the 3MT - Part 1

You have three minutes to tell someone about your thesis! Are you prepared for 3MT? Explore ways to

engage your audience and tell them about your research concisely and effectively.

Register

Monday, 28 May, 3-4.30pm (1.5hrs)

Winning the 3MT - Part 2

Are you ready for the 3MT? Use this opportunity to practice your speech or discuss your ideas. Get feedback

and suggestions for making a dynamic and engaging speech.

Register

For further information and registration details see the professional development calendar. If you have any questions, please contact Joyce Voerman: jvoerman@csu.edu.au

Library News: MAY 2018 This is the next instalment of our series about the Research Tab on the Library homepage.

PLAN & FUND

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This section will give you links to:

the Research Professional database, and allow you to search for, bookmark and create alerts for

funding opportunities.

Information and links to Researcher profiles and creating an ORCiD account.

Information about research impact and engagement and how best to record it.

Want to know more about Research data management, this page will give you guidelines,

definitions and more information.

We also have links to other CSU organisations that can help you plan your information needs

and requirements.

UPCOMING LIBRARY TRAINING:

8th May 9.30-10.30 Establishing a Research Profile

9th May 9.30-11.00 EndNote for Windows

15th May 9.30-11.00 Endnote Online + iPad

17th May 9.30-10.30 Finding & Using Theses & Dissertations

22nd May 9.30-10.30 Literature Review Using EndNote & NVivo

23rd May 9.30-10.30 Staying up to Date with Research Alerts

29th May 9.30-10.00 Presenting Research Metrics for Grants and Promotion

30th May 9.30-10.30 Finding Research Funding Opportunities including Research Professional

See the Library training page to register for these sessions, and for many more. PREDATORY JOURNALS, PUBLISHERS ... "Senior Australian academics have issued a warning about the rise of so-called 'predatory journals', saying they threaten the credibility of real scientific and medical research" http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-13/rise-in-predatory-publishers-sparks-warning-for-researchers/9640950 There are a number of things to look for, that will help you identify predatory journals & publishers - see the Library guide Where to publish: Avoiding predatory or deceptive publishers

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And if you’re still not sure, contact a Faculty Liaison Librarian for assistance.

Academic Literacy workshops for those studying in English as an additional language

Workshops on speaking, writing, emailing and proofreading in academic contexts are being offered over the next few weeks. These workshops are designed specifically for people whose first language is not English, but all are welcome. Joyce Voerman, acting Academic Literacy Coordinator, will present the workshops. Joyce’s background is in TESOL, linguistics and language education. The workshops will include practical exercises, resources and strategies to apply in a range of contexts. The workshops are on Fridays from 2-3.30 pm on the following dates: 4 May – Academic Writing Style 11 May – Email writing 8 May – Proofreading and Grammar To register, click on the events above or go to the Professional Development calendar and click on the relevant event. For further information contact: jvoerman@csu.edu.au

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Nvivo Software & Resources

NVivo is available for download on University owned computers, staff home computers and student's computers. There is no charge for this software. Further details on installation are here on the CSU Computer Shop website. Unfortunately, we do not have a resident expert in NVivo. However, the Research Office offers sponsored courses (no cost to you) on NVivo, run by Adroit Research as part of the Research Office Professional Development Calendar. These are limited in numbers and are held over 2 sessions (you must register for both). The next are on the 15 th and 17th of May. There is also an advanced session available for those that have completed these two sessions and who are progressing well. In addition to this there are a number of helpful online resources on using NVivo, which are listed below:

Resources from Adroit Research

Selection of highly recommended research articles and books on qualitative research and data analysis

Getting Started

10 Software Tools for more PhD productivity and less headaches

Module 2 - Using NVivo for your literature review (YouTube)

Give your literature review an edge

The AgriTech Incubator

In mid-2016, the NSW Department of Industry commenced a two year partnership with each NSW University and CSIRO to drive innovation and grow jobs in NSW, with a particular focus on small to medium enterprises. The program is called Boosting Business Innovation. With the $1M funding provided, CSU has established 3 programs: 1. The AgriTech Incubator. Led by Professor John Mawson, the AgriTech Incubator aims to spark innovation and economic development in the Riverina-Murray region by supporting the development of start-up companies and facilitating innovation within small-to medium-sized enterprises (SME) by providing access to University expertise and facilities. A program of gender equity initiatives dedicated to improving women’s participation in ‘tech’ will also be delivered. The AgriTech Incubator specifically encourages start-ups seeking to leverage new technologies from ‘farm to fork’ but is open to participation by any ‘tech-enabled’ regional start-up. The Incubator is funded by the NSW Department of Industry with significant additional funding from Charles Sturt University.

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A total of 16 start-ups have been supported through the Incubator Program. Cohort 2, recently completed the Program on 26th March 2018 pitching their business idea to invited guests at the AgriTech Incubator. The participant’s business ideas ranged from the development of apps and software platforms that support producers and agricultural suppliers, and developing new food products to diversify farming income, to a financial support service and new methods for enhancing travellers’ health.

Cohort 2 participant and founder of Sprout Ed, Jenny Rolfe-Wallace said "The CSU AgriTech Incubator provided an opportunity to meet with other entrepreneurs in the early stages of their business ventures. We were able to share our journeys, ideas, thoughts, questions and experiences in a supportive environment, and the weekly meetings helped create accountability for our progress throughout the program. This was important for me, because I had been working on my business idea for years but had felt unable to take the next step. At each stage of the program, I was able to address and

overcome some of the barriers that had kept my business concept from becoming a reality, and the positive relationship built with my mentor was pivotal in this process. By the end of the eight weeks, I was not only ready to present my pitch, but put the initial phase of my business plan into action." Sprout Ed helps people build financial knowledge, confidence and empowerment through five key operations. Sprout Ed is hosting a series of events titled ‘Women, Wealth and Wine’ during 2018, with the next event scheduled for 9th May at the Pavilion Hotel Wagga. Based in the refurbished Building 6 on the Wagga Wagga campus, the Incubator is now available for use as a co-working and event space. Please contact project officer Siobhain Howard if you are interested in this opportunity. Contact: E: agritechincubator@csu.edu.au. Photos: Jenny Rolfe-Wallace, founder of Sprout Ed, ‘Pitching’ her business idea. 2. CenWest Innovate Aims to support the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Central West NSW, to encourage interaction between small to medium-sized enterprises and the University, to support business innovation, and to encourage jobs growth in the region. CenWest has run many workshop and events attracting local businesses keen to develop. Its second iteration of the six month Next Stage Growth Program has just commenced.

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3. Walan Mayinygu Is an Indigenous Entrepreneurship pop-up hub bringing business masterclasses, practical workshops and networking opportunities to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and businesses across New South Wales. The roaming Pop Up Hubs overcome geographical isolation to provide powerful spaces for individuals and communities to generate their own business ideas. Hubs have been run in Dubbo, Albury and Port Macquarie. The next hub is running in Lismore in mid-May. The Department of Industry has given a further $500,000 funding for an additional 2 years.

Vitae News

Focus on: Research Leadership, Independence and Management

Our new 'Focus on' web pages are packed with dedicated and useful resources about Research Leadership,

Independence and Management. Find out more about the researchers journey from being led and managed by

supervisors to being responsible for leading and managing others. Our resources are for researchers and those

supporting them. Look out for more details about our Focus-on #vitaechat taking place on Thursday 7 June. Read

more about Focus-on

Vitae blog for Wonkhe

Read our article about how to help researchers navigate the turbulent landscape, in our blog for Wonkhe.

QCU

What Research Support can QCU provide? The Quantitative Consulting Unit (QCU) provides statistical support to research students and staff across the University. QCU's core statistics support services include:

Free general consultancy on statistical theory and application related to a research problem;

Tutorials/training for learning and using analysis software such as R, SPSS, G*Power3.1, @Risk and Netica;

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Advice on, support to, and completion of statistical data analysis needed from a research project (e.g., for HDR students’ studies, manuscripts for submission to a professional journal, proposal for grant application, etc.);

Workshops for enhancing researchers’ statistical data analysis skills – currently we are offering a half-day R Introduction workshop and a one-day G-Power workshop.

Our next monthly cRow meeting will be held on 11 May 2018 in the Graham Centre from 10 am – 12 pm. Please contact Coral via cmoffat@csu.edu.au if you would like to join us or know more.

Our next mid-month R tutorial online Q & A session will be held on 15 May 2018 (Tuesday) from 2-5pm. Please advise John via email (gxie@csu.edu.au) before the session if you plan to join in. You can participate in the session via the Adobe Connect link https://connect.csu.edu.au/r_qandasession/ this will be the Adobe Connect meeting link for every Q & A session.

For a full description of and how you can get access to our services please log onto QCU’s webpage http://www.csu.edu.au/qcu.

Captured

On Tuesday 15th May 2018, the CAPTURED exhibition will open at the CSU Regional Archives in Wagga. The opening will commence at 11.00am in the Archives foyer.

Mr Martyn Killion (Manager, Public Access, State Archives NSW) will officially open the exhibition, and Dr Penny Stannard (Managing Curator, Exhibitions, State Archives NSW) will deliver a presentation entitled Capturing the Captured – stories from the exhibition. CAPTURED – Portraits of Crime 1870-1930 is an exhibition produced by State Archives NSW that explores the stories of men, women and children who were incarcerated in NSW gaols from 1870 to 1930. The exhibition engages with photographic portraits and descriptions of prisoners sourced from the State Archives Collection of Gaol Photographic Description Books. These historic records have been digitised, and interpreted through research within and beyond the archives to illuminate events and contexts that led ordinary people to commit crimes. But as the ordinary unfolds, so, too, does the extraordinary. The exhibition’s set of compelling case studies of individuals captured in the criminal justice system as a result of choice or circumstance provides a unique perspective that makes a new contribution to the history of NSW. To compliment this touring exhibition the CSU Regional Archives will also display a selection of archival material. These items, drawn from the CSURA collection, will highlight untold stories of local prisoners. For catering purposes, please RSVP to 02 6933 4590 or email wdoubleday@csu.edu.au by 5.00pm on Friday 11th May 2018.

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Summary of what’s on the Professional Development Calendar so far:

Date Session Details & Registration

2nd May Conducting Interviews - Logic and Logistics

4th May Academic Writing Style (EAL)

8th May Establishing a Research Profile

9th May EndNote for Windows

10th May Working with the Media in Research

11th May Email writing (EAL)

14th May Winning the 3MT - Part 1

15th May NVivo, Session One

15th May Endnote Online + iPad

16th May My Research Career, Module 5 – Funding, Grant writing

16th May Fulbright Opportunities

17th May Finding & Using Theses & Dissertations

17th May NVivo, Session Two

18th May Proofreading & Grammar (EAL)

22nd May Making the Most of Focus Group Interviews

22nd May Literature Review Using EndNote & NVivo – An Introduction

23rd May Systematic Reviews—Who What Why When and How

23rd May Staying up to Date with Research Alerts

24th May Data Visualisation

28th May Winning the 3MT - Part 2

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Date Session Details & Registration

29th May Presenting Research Metrics for Grants and Promotion

29th May The Conversation, what you need to know

30th May Finding Research Funding Opportunities including Research Professional

30th May Understanding Ethics when including Animals in Research

5th Jun Using Health & Medical Databases

6th Jun My Research Career, Module 6 – Working with collaborators

7th Jun Introduction to GIS & Spatial Analysis

12th Jun Supervisor Series, Module 3 – Problems during candidature and providing students with feedback

13th Jun Human Ethics

14th Jun Using Citation Databases (including Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar)

14th Jun HDR Candidate Induction

20th Jun Understanding Research Application and Administration

25th Jun Presenting Research Metrics for Grants and Promotion

25th Jun Developing your ‘Voice’ in your Research Writing

26th Jun Using Library Databases

26th Jun Critical Writing: Part 1

27th Jun Literature Review Using EndNote & NVivo – An Introduction

27th Jun Critical Writing: Part 2

28th Jun Critical Writing: Part 3

2nd Jul Presenting your research at a conference: The Basics

3rd Jul Writing More Clearly: Part 1

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Date Session Details & Registration

4th Jul Writing More Clearly: Part 2

4th Jul How to run your own Writing Group

5th Jul Accessing ABS Data and other important Datasets

5th Jul Writing More Clearly: Part 3

11th Jul EndNote for Windows

16th Jul EndNote for Mac

17th Jul Nvivo, Session One

18th Jul Using Library Databases

19th Jul Nvivo, Session Two

24th Jul Establishing a Research Profile

24th Jul My Research Career, Module 1 – Introduction, research landscape, priority and time management

25th Jul Planning Surveys and Designing Questionnaires: Part 1

26th Jul EndNote Master Class

26th Jul Planning Surveys and Designing Questionnaires: Part 2

27th Jul Planning Surveys and Designing Questionnaires: Part 3

30th Jul Staying up to Date with Research Alerts

CONTACT We welcome contributions, feedback and suggestions for the Bulletin: RESEARCH OFFICE Ph: (02) 6933 2578 Email: researchpd@csu.edu.au http://www.csu.edu.au/research