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FACULTY OF SCIENCE RESEARCH BULLETIN ISSUE 27: DECEMBER 2018 Welcome to Issue 27 of the Faculty of Science Research Bulletin which is the last for 2018. This issue wraps up a fantastic year of research. In this issue we get to know Shumaila Arif, who is a PhD graduand, from the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences. We also hear from Esther Callcott about the travel that she undertook as the recipient of the 2018 Samson Agboola International Travel Prize. This travel prize is currently open for 2019 applications. We also learn about the success of the HDR students from the Parasitology Research Group at the Parasitology Annual Conference. This issue also features news about grant and award successes for numerous FOS researchers. There is news about funding opportunities, research professional development and an end of year publications competition! This issue rounds out a year full of research. Please note the change of email addresses for the Associate Dean of Research and Faculty Research Liaison Officer as of 1 January 2019. The bulletin is emailed to all staff and HDR candidates in the Faculty of Science in the first week of each month. If you have a news item, a resource, announcement or a great achievement related to research or HDR candidature you’d like to share, please send it to Deborah or Melanie for inclusion in the next bulletin. Previous issues of the bulletin can be downloaded from the Faculty of Science Research News and Highlights page here HDR NEWS Congratulations – Approved for Graduation Welcome to our New Candidates March Census Date Esther Callcott – 2018 Samson Agboola International Travel Prize recipient Applications for the 2019 Samson Agboola International Travel Prize - Open Getting to Know – Shumaila Arif (PhD graduand) Parasitology Research Group Present at Conference Attention: Masters/PhD students who aspire to a career in Australia’s marine/aquatic sector Postgraduate Supervision Conference – 26 – 29 March 2019 David Syme Research Prize - call for nominations Physiotherapy student presented honours research in Hong Kong RESEARCH NEWS Chelsea Litchfield Receives International Award Congratulations Leslie Weston on ARC LIEF Success CSU Green Research Grant Success Early & Mid-Career Research Forum in Wagga Wagga FOS Funding Enables Conference Attendance and Presentations
Email Address changes for ADR and Faculty Research Liaison Officer
Resource for Early Career Researchers – Now available
Universities Australia – Pitch it Clever Video Competition
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
James N Kirby Foundation - Applications for Small Grants
Australian Companion Animal Health
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) – Grants now open
Spencer Foundation – Small Research Grants
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Be Like Bill - Are your publications in CRO/PURE?
Hugh Kearns Shameless Self-Promotion Rescheduled – 12 December 3 – 4.30pm
Where to publish: Avoiding Predatory or Deceptive Publishers
Research Professional Development Calendar 2019
Library Lowdown - New Features in Primo
End of Year Publications Frenzy Competition – Enter your publications
Finally…… how to get rid of that Christmas song out of your head
Congratulations – Approved for Graduation
Edwina Wilkes, thesis titled “Faecal Egg Count Variability in Foals and Parasite Control Practices in Australia”
Fergus Gardiner, thesis titled “Achieving clinical blood pressure and blood glucose control in patients with chronic
kidney disease and diabetes mellitus: adherence and barriers”
Joshua Sumankuuro, thesis titled “Paradoxes of factors influencing maternal health outcomes in rural northern
Ghana”
Kylie Singh, thesis titled “Ecology of the Macquarie turtle (Emydura macquarii macquarii) downstream of a large
hypolimnetic-releasing impoundment in Australia’s southern Murray-Darling Basin”
Patricia Littlejohn, thesis titled “Using Emotional Empathy to Reduce Workplace Stress, and Horizontal Workplace
Violence in Healthcare Professionals”
Rebecca Heim, thesis titled “Digestibility of Canola Meal Protein for Ruminant Utilisation”
Praneel Titheradge, thesis titled “Fluid Dynamics in Applied Physiology: Instrumentation and Validation of a Venturi
Airflow Sensor for Expired Gas Analysis Indirect Calorimetry”
Shumaila Arif, thesis titled “Epidemiology of Brucellosis in Smallholder Farming Systems in Pakistan”
Stephen Wiedemann, thesis titled “Analysis of resource use and greenhouse gas emissions from four Australian
meat production systems, with investigation of mitigation opportunities and trade-offs between impacts”
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Welcome to our New Candidates
Kellie Thomas – School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, working with Jane Heller
and Jacqui Norris. Kellie will commence this session (201890) full-time on the Wagga
campus.
Soo Liang Ooi – School of Biomedical Sciences, working with Sokcheon Pak, Peter
Micalos, Rob Zielinski, Terry Golombick and Garth Harris. Soo Liang will commence
this session (201890) full-time via distance.
Please make them feel welcome.
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March Census Date
March census date is a little way off yet, but in order to avoid delays in the
examination process please ensure examiners are finalised as soon as
possible. Although candidates should not know who their final examiners
will be, they should initiate a discussion with their supervisors early on to
identify researchers with expertise in the field who could provide a fair and
balanced assessment of the work.
Candidates are also encouraged to state who they would not want as an
examiner, for example where they are known to have strongly opposing
views, methodologies and/or practices.
The Principal Supervisor is then asked to contact potential examiners and complete the Notification of Readiness to
Submit Thesis & Appointment of Examiners form and forward to the Sub Dean Associate Professor Sandra Savocchia
for review.
For any questions regarding the process please contact Melanie.
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Esther Callcott – 2018 Samson Agboola International Travel Prize recipient
Earlier this year, Esther Callcott from the School of Biomedical
Sciences was awarded the Samson Agboola International Travel Prize.
She used this prize to attend the American Association of Cereal
Chemists International (AACCI) and visit research centres in London
from 18 – 31 October 2018.
Esther has said “The Samson Agboola Travel Prize enabled me to
attend this conference and present my research at an international
level and engage with key research leaders in the Cereal Chemistry
discipline.
In particular, exposure at this conference resulted in a proposition of a
potential post-doctoral offer at North Dakota State University due to my cell culture work and expertise.
Furthermore, I was able to engage with other postgraduate students and discuss issues that are currently faced in this
area of work. It was established that more human health related studies need to be conducted in order to ascertain
solid data around the health benefits of grains and cereals.
I attended forum discussions based on health and it was clear that early-career researchers are needed to assist in
bridging the gap between current research leaders and the direction we should be heading in terms of research and
industry development.
I also had the opportunity to visit a plant research facility in Rothamsted. The plant facility showcased their seed
archives, latest technology and research facilities. I also had the chance to visit the Target Discovery Institute at
Oxford University. The facility tour demonstrated their high-throughput laboratory ranging from amino acid synthesis to
testing synthetic compounds on neuronal cells using automated assay equipment. The tours were very informative
and allowed exposure to current techniques being used in established laboratories.
Overall the trip allowed me to achieve outcomes of international exposure, liaising with other researchers and
methodology development.”
Great work Esther! And on that note.
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Applications for the 2019 Samson Agboola International Travel Prize - Open
Named in memory of Associate Professor Samson Agboola, the Faculty of
Science will offer an annual prize up to the value of $1000 to contribute toward
travel to a relevant international conference or visiting international
laboratories/institutions for the purpose of developing collaboration, presenting
results or conducting experiments.
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Doctor of Philosophy or Master of
Philosophy with research activity focused on chemistry and/or food science in
order to be eligible.
Further information and the application form can be found on the Faculty of
Science Scholarships and Prizes page.
Applications close 28 February 2019.
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Getting to Know – Shumaila Arif (PhD graduand)
Name: Shumaila Arif
What School/Centre did you belong to?
School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences
How did you come to being a PhD student as CSU?
Prior to PhD, I worked for 3 years with the ASLP Dairy Project (an
ACIAR funded project in Pakistan). Due to my work experience with
smallholder dairy farmers in my home country, I was passionate to do
something for them. Therefore, I decided to apply for a PhD
scholarship to work on a disease (brucellosis) that is highly zoonotic
and something that farmers are generally unaware of. I was lucky
enough to receive a John Allwright Fellowship (care of ACIAR) which
has given me the opportunity to come to Australia where, with the help
of my supervisory team (Jane Heller, Marta Hernandez-Jover, Peter
Thomson & David McGill) work on this fantastic project.
What was the focus of your PhD?
The overall focus of the PhD thesis was to investigate epidemiology of brucellosis in smallholder farms in Pakistan.
Specifically, the aims are to assess the prevalence of brucellosis in various agro-ecological zones in Pakistan and to
understand practices undertaken by farmers that may facilitate the spread of the disease, amongst both livestock and
humans. In order to reduce the prevalence of brucellosis, it is necessary to understand farmers’ knowledge and
understanding of this disease, as well as communication networks for information about animal and human health
issues, including zoonotic diseases.
Why does this research interest you and why is it important?
I have had a keen interest in this research project because the work has direct implication to improve the health of rural
farming communities. The outcomes of this research provide the foundations on which to build an intervention program
to reduce the impact of brucellosis on animals and humans. This work has identified a high prevalence of disease in
four regions of Pakistan and this can constitute a substantial public health risk for rural smallholder communities as well
as resulting in production losses for this system. The findings of this work together to increase our understanding of
brucellosis in the smallholder systems of Pakistan, particularly through a ‘One Health’ perspective.
What’s next for you?
Recently, I have started working as a Project Manager with ACIAR (Australian Centre for International Agriculture
Research) funded project in Pakistan which is aiming to enhance small ruminant to benefit farming families in
Pakistan.
Any advice for current HDR students?
Please write every day! I know it is the biggest challenge but try to write even a few lines and no matter if you end up
deleting those lines, but it will give you the feeling of moving forward.
Thanks very much for agreeing to being interviewed Shumaila, and all the best for your future.
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Parasitology Research Group Present at Conference
In the last week of September students and lecturers from the parasitology group, CSU based at Wagga, attended the
annual conference of the Australian Society of Parasitology which was held at St Kilda, Victoria. HDR students, Cara
Wilson (supervised by David Jenkins), Shafaet Hossen and Michelle Williams, (both supervised by Shokoofeh
Shamsi), all submitted abstracts for assessment. Each student was granted one of the much coveted conference
presentation time spots to talk about their research. Louise Sproule, supervised by Shokoofeh, participated in the 3
minute speed dating presentation and introduced humour into the area of parasitology with her original dialogue!
Thomas Williams although not present in person was well represented with a poster which was on display. David
Jenkins in typical style gave a thoroughly engaging presentation.
Eleanor Stellar, who completed her Honours in Animal Science at CSU, is now employed as a scientist by Elanco
Australasia Pty Ltd. Eleanor, who was supervised by Shokoofeh for her honours, gave a wonderful talk and some
valuable advice at the early career researcher breakfast. The conference was a wonderful opportunity to showcase
the depth of parasitology research which is supported at CSU. It was also an invaluable opportunity for students to
establish contacts with experts in their chosen field and to develop presentation skills.
Above: Shafaet Hossen presenting at the conference
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Attention: Masters/PhD students who aspire to a career in Australia’s
marine/aquatic sector
The National Marine Science Committee has established a Working Group,
chaired by Emeritus Professor Helene Marsh at JCU, to investigate the
compatibility between Australia’s postgraduate training and the needs of non-
university employers in Australia’s marine/aquatic sector. The project is
intended to contribute to the development of university training that better
meets the emerging needs of Australia’s ‘Blue Economy’.
In addition to interviewing employers to understand their professional staff needs, they wish to conduct a short (5 – 10
min) online survey with Masters/PhD students who aspire to a career in Australia’s marine/aquatic sector (consulting,
research, fisheries/aquaculture, non-profit sector, offshore oil & gas, marine insurance, tourism, government,
boat/ship building, construction, ports & shipping, etc.).
The survey will seek your views about your postgraduate training in the context of what skills, attributes and
knowledge you think are needed by non-university employers in the marine/aquatic sector. Taking part in this study is
voluntary and you can end your participation at any time without explanation or prejudice. Your responses will be kept
anonymous – they will never be linked nor identifiable to you. The data from the study will be used in a report to the
National Marine Science Committee.
If you wish to participate, please let Melanie know and she will forward on your details to the Research Officer.
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Postgraduate Supervision Conference – 26 – 29 March 2019
Postgraduate Supervision Conference – The Global Scholar: Implications for
Postgraduate Studies and Supervision, presented by the Centre for Higher and
Adult Education, in conjunction with the Southern Postgraduate Forum will be
held in Stellenbosch, South Africa from 26 – 29 March 2019.
Closing date for early registration is 25 January 2019.
For more information visit http://www0.sun.ac.za/chae/conference/index.html
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David Syme Research Prize - call for nominations
Nominations are invited for the 2018 David Syme Research Prize. The Australia-wide prize recognises the best
original research in Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Geology produced in Australia during the past two years (1
January 2017 - 31 December 2018). Preference will be given to original research of value in the industrial and
commercial interests of Australia (ie. impact of the research on the discipline and more broadly).
Summary details are:
Value: approx. $8,500 Closing date: Monday 29 April 2019
The prize is made by nomination only. Senior members of the academic or research community such as co-authors or
co-researchers, heads of department or deputy vice-chancellors (research) are invited to nominate eligible colleagues.
Researchers associated with any Australian university and researchers without university connections are eligible for
nomination, but please note that the following are not eligible for nomination:
Professors or researchers who will have attained the position of professor at the time the award is made;
Researchers outside universities who will have attained a level of seniority comparable to a university professor at the
time the award is made (LEVEL E);
Researchers who have not spent the equivalent of at least 5 full years of the last 7 in Australia.
The award is made on the basis of the research quality within the discipline and its likely impact and value in the
industrial and commercial interests of Australia.
Nomination details are on the Faculty of Science website: Open for Application, under ‘David Syme’.
Nominations and enquiries should be directed to: Linda Richardson; T: 8344 5949; E: science-
awards@unimelb.edu.au
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Physiotherapy student presented honours research in Hong Kong
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) graduand Claire Smart recently presented her Honours research paper at the
11th Pan-Pacific Conference on Rehabilitation in Hong Kong. Her dissertation titled Kinesio Tape in Paediatric
Physiotherapy: Exploring Practitioner Experience earned her a first class honours.
Claire was one of six presenters in an oral session on pediatric rehabilitation at the conference. She noted that her
interest for this research came from recently collaborating with an experienced pediatric physiotherapist.
Claire has been offered a job working as a physiotherapist for children and people with disabilities but we hope in the
future she’ll return to do a PhD with us!
See the full story on CSU news here.
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Chelsea Litchfield Receives International Award
Congratulations to Chelsea Litchfield (School of Exercise Science, Sport and Health) who
has been selected as the winner of the International Award for Excellence for The
International Journal of Sport and Society, Volume 9, by the Common Ground Research
Networks.
The International Journal of Sport and Society is among the sixty-six scholarly journals
published by Common Ground Research Networks. Common Ground, which was
founded in 1984, seeks to take the pivotal ideas and challenges at play within established disciplines and create
spaces for interaction that cut horizontally across legacy knowledge structures.
Chelsea’s article, “Female Athletes, Olympic, and Non-Olympic Online Sports Coverage in Australia,” was selected for
the award from among the highest-ranked articles emerging from the peer-review process and according to the
selection criteria outlined in the peer-review guidelines.
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Congratulations Leslie Weston on ARC LIEF Success
Congratulations to Professor Leslie Weston (School of Biomedical Sciences)
who is part of the successful ARC LIEF bid with ANU, UNSW, USyd and the
CSIRO. It was third time lucky, with the group having submitted applications
two times previously. The funds will be used to purchase a high resolution gas
chromatography mass spectrometry for metabolic research. The equipment
will be accessible to all Australian researchers and will be based at ANU in
Canberra.
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CSU Green Research Grant Success
Congratulations to teams led by Dave Watson, Raf Freire and Nigel Urwin who
were successful in obtaining CSU Green funds for their projects:
Artificial tree hollows—thinking outside the box – Project led by Professor David
Watson (SES)
How does behaviour influence the survival and fitness of Murray Cod in the Murray-
Darling river system? – Project led by Associate Professor Raf Freire (SAVS)
A study of the biodiversity and abundance of free-living bioluminescent bacteria in coastal waters around Camden
Haven and the Camden Haven river – Project led by Dr Nigel Urwin (SBMS)
For more information about these interesting projects refer to CSU Green
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Early & Mid-Career Research Forum in Wagga Wagga
In early November, over 70 early & mid-career researchers (EMCRs), from the Faculty of Science, travelled from all
CSU campuses to the Wagga Wagga campus for two days of activities. A mix of external and internal speakers were
selected to meet the needs of the attendees. Sessions covered grants and funding, professional development opportunities, intellectual property and contracts, impact and engagement and publicising research. The forum also enabled researchers to network through an interactive afternoon tea and pre-dinner drinks, hosted by PdCSU (Post-doctoral Society). A ‘fast pitch’ speed collaboration activity also encouraged inter-disciplinary networking between researchers. More photographs and resources are available at: S:\Common\ Temp Folder Less Than 90 Days\SCIENCE EMCR Forum
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FOS Funding Enables Conference Attendance and Presentations
During the second half of 2018, the faculty has provided a new Conference and Training Scheme which has enabled
some FOS researchers to attend conferences or training.
Luke Donnan (School of Community Health) attended the 2018 Sports Medicine Australia
Conference in Perth, Western Australia (October 10-13, 2018). The financial support
enabled him to deliver a presentation titled: Variations in lumbar spine joint moments in
Australian Rules football players with a history of hamstring injury. During the conference
Luke was shortlisted for an award for best paper.
The abstract from Luke’s presentation has been published in the November 2018
supplement of the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2018.09.038).
Left: Luke Donnan presenting.
Raquel Butler (School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences) International
Conference for Equine Exercise Physiology in Lorne, Victoria between 12th
and 13th November 2018.
Rachel reported that she was able to develop some future collaborations in
the area of equine welfare and learn of the current developments in her field.
From left, Petra Buckley, Glenys Noble and Raquel Butler (SAVs)
Rylee Dionigi (School of Exercise Science, Sport & Health) presented at the 10th Annual International Arts and
Health Conference, Port Macquarie. The presentation ‘Creative Ageing: Evaluating Dementia-friendly, Arts-based
Programs in Port Macquarie, NSW, Using an Authentic Partnership Approach’ was delivered by Rylee, local artist and
creative ageing practitioner Ms Lisa Hort, and Ms Debbie Sommers from Port Macquarie Museum and Historical
Society.
The Australian Centre for Arts and Health hosted the 10th Annual International Arts and Health Conference, which ran
from Monday 12 to 15 November at Sails Hotel, Port Macquarie.
Read more at http://news.csu.edu.au/latest-news/environmental-sciences/ilws/using-the-arts-to-create-quality-care-
for-people-living-with-dementia?yqZzmDi73xXGr57z.99
Kerry Mann (School of Exercise Science, Sport & Health) attended the 2018 International Society of Biomechanics in
Sport conference at the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) City Campus,
Auckland from the 10-14th of September 2018. The conference was hosted in
partnership between AUT, AUT Millennium, High Performance Sport New Zealand
(HPSNZ) and Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development (ATEED).
Kerry presented a paper titled ‘Can we alter youth athlete’s landing strategy in a
stop-jump movement?’ which has been published in ISBS Proceedings Archive:
Volume 36: Issue 1. Kerry was the recipient of FOS Return to Research funding.
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As of 1 January 2019 the means of contacting the Associate Dean of Research and the Faculty
of Science Research Liaison Officer in regards to any Faculty research related communications
will change to the following generic email addresses:
Faculty of Science, Associate Dean of Research – FOS-ADR-Exec@csu.edu.au
Faculty of Science, Research Liaison Officer - FOS-RLO@csu.edu.au
Please ensure that Notice to Submit (NTS) forms, leverage and other compact applications and all other research
related requests are sent to the FOS-ADR-Exec@csu.edu.au email address as of 1 January 2019.
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Resource for Early Career Researchers – Now available
To aid the career development of FOS’s early career researchers, a new book which
covers all aspects of running research projects has been donated to the CSU Library.
FOS researchers can access the text via the library.
Christian, K. (2018). Keys to running successful research projects: all the things they
never teach you. London: Academic Press.
Keys to Running Successful Research Projects: All the Things They Never Teach You
provides a step-by-step guide for the management of a successful research project or
program. Through the use of illustrative case studies, the book covers all aspects of
management that should be included during researcher training, helping researchers
overcome the many challenges they face in their day-to-day management of people,
time and resources. Links throughout provide more detailed information from gold standard sources on every topic. It
is a must-have reference for postdocs, research managers and administrators in colleges, universities, hospitals and
research institutes.
To access the book:
https://primo.csu.edu.au/discovery/fulldisplay?docid=alma991013217980302357&context=L&vid=61CSU_INST:61CS
U&search_scope=MyInst_and_CI&tab=Everything&lang=en
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Universities Australia – Pitch it Clever Video Competition
Universities Australia challenges researchers to talk up their research in a 1 to 2 minute video.
The video should aim to get leaders from across the country to become champions for your work.
Three cash prizes are up for grabs.
Applicants must be an Australian university PhD candidate or researcher up to 10 years from PhD
completion. Applicants must provide evidence of their eligibility in their submission.
The Vice-Chancellor’s award will be presented during the Universities Australia Higher Education Conference in
February. Applicants should be aware that the winner will need to be available to attend this event.
Submissions close – 24th of January 2019. If you are considering entering please contact Deborah Munns, Faculty
Research Liaison Officer, dmunns@csu.edu.au to arrange some assistance.FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
** Please note that all applications for external funding must be submitted to the
CSU Research Office 10 working days prior to the granting bodies closing date
with a completed Notice to Submit (NTS) form including all signatures
James N Kirby Foundation - Applications for Small Grants
Applications for Small Grants ($15,000 or less) are open from 1 November to 28 February each year. Applicants will
be notified of the outcome within a month of the Board Meeting held in May. It is preferable for applicants to apply
earlier in the process rather than leaving it to the last minute at the end of February. More information:
KirbyFoundation
Australian Companion Animal Health
Applications are sought for grants (of up to $10,000.00 per year each), for research into the causes, prevention and
cure of disease in animals seen in small animal veterinary practice and in particular in the canine, feline and other
companion animal species.
The Norman Wettenhall Foundation Small Environmental Grant Scheme – Opens 3 December
2018
We are looking for projects around:
flora and fauna conservation
threatened mammal conservation
landscape restoration and education (Victoria only)
https://wettenhall.org.au/grants/small-environmental-grants/
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) – Grants now open
The FRDC will evaluate applications based on two levels of assessment:
Greater than $175,000 (incl GST) assessed by the FRDC Board. This will occur at the April, August and November
board meetings.
Less than $175,000 (incl GST) and considered low risk, assessed by the FRDC. An application can be submitted at
any time where an RAC, subprogram or IPA wishes to address an issue. These projects must have a budget of less
than $175,000 and be considered a low risk by the FRDC.
Closing date for applications 15th February 2019. More information can be downloaded here
http://frdc.com.au/Research/Call-for-applications
Spencer Foundation – Small Research Grants
The Small Research Grants program aims to support smaller scale or pilot research projects that have budgets of
$50,000 or less. Proposals are encouraged from scholars across a variety of disciplines in an effort to fund field-
initiated education research. Deadline – 1 February 2019. More information herePROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Be Like Bill - Are your publications in CRO/PURE?
With EDRS conversations happening, it’s vitally important that ALL of
your publications and other outputs are input in the research
repository. This should be done regardless of whether you think they
‘count’ for ERA or other purposes.
If you need help, your friendly Faculty Liaison Librarian is there to help.
Go to this page https://research.csu.edu.au/performance/csu-research-
output-cro on the Research Office website for more information.
See below for our end of year publications competition.
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Hugh Kearns Shameless Self-Promotion Rescheduled – 12 December 3 –
4.30pm
We are excited that Hugh Kearns has rescheduled this this session. "It's tempting to
think that if you are clever and work hard then people will notice and shower you with
rewards. Tempting but probably not true. As well as being clever and working hard you
also need to be able to promote yourself."
In this workshop you will learn strategies for: - putting yourself out there, - asking for
what you want, - taking responsibility – not waiting for it to happen, - developing your
one minute pitch and presenting yourself effectively for promotions, grants, awards.
This workshop will look at:
- Asking for what you want
- Why waiting isn’t enough
- Using convincing language
- Self-promotion
- Networking, mentoring and collaborating
- Putting yourself in the spotlight- Media and other methods to communicate
Who is it for?
Academics, researchers and HDR candidates.
To register - https://research.csu.edu.au/research-support/professional-development/calendar
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Where to publish: Avoiding Predatory or Deceptive Publishers
Don’t waste your precious
time by publishing inpredatory, hijacked or counterfeit journals. But with over 1000 new journals being launched each year the choice can
be difficult.
The CSU library has compiled a useful guide which has trips on how to determine if a journal is legitimate. The guide
includes links to the Think, Check Submit website which provides a range of tools and practical resources to educate
researchers and build trust in credible research.
To reach the CSU library guide: http://libguides.csu.edu.au/c.php?g=375501&p=5427221
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Research Professional Development Calendar 2019
Sessions start in 2019 with My Research Career, Module 1 – Introduction, research landscape and time management
on the 12th of February.
12 February My Research Career, Module 1 – Introduction, research landscape, priority and time
management
14 February Supervisor Series, Module 1 – Introduction, research landscape, priority and time
management
26 February Research Administration 1 - Why Apply for a Grant
28 February HDR Candidate Induction
For more information and to register: https://research.csu.edu.au/research-support/professional-
development/calendar
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Library Lowdown - New Features in Primo
This month we are highlighting some exciting new resources from the library. Primo, the Library’s catalogue and
discovery tool has some great new features.
SCImago Journal Ranking Information and SHERPA RoMEO publisher copyright and self-
archiving policies.
Need to decide “Where to publish?” This information will give researchers access to data and information to help
them decide where to publish. For example; how does this journal rank when compared to other journals in the
discipline (using SCImago) …… and will the publisher allow me to self-archive a copy of the article in order to meet the requirements of my research grant? PlumX metrics information Metrics information is now available through Primo. This information is available when you click on the title and go to the detailed page for journal articles. This information will display when the article has a DOI. The information is a series of metrics, sometimes known as alternative metrics, including Captures, Mentions, Social Media and Citations. New Library Guide: Systematic and Systematic-like Reviews Have to do a Systematic Review and have no idea where to start? The Library has published a new library guide to help you with your Systematic and Systematic-like reviews. This comprehensive guide will give you step by step instructions on how to achieve your review and it includes a simple questionnaire that you can take to define the type of review that you are doing.
Want to know more? As always if you want to know more about the above, want to organise some training, or just want to know more about what the Library has to offer, don’t hesitate to contact one of the Library Faculty Liaison team Back to Top End of Year Publications Frenzy Competition – Enter your publications Have you been meaning to add a publication to CRO, but just haven’t got around to it? We have an incentive for you. If you enter your publications into CRO/Pure by 14th of December you can go into the draw for an exclusive CSU Travel Mug (twenty mugs are available). Conditions: 1. When you have submitted your publication(s), go to My Research Outputs in the menu on the left. 2. Take a screenshot showing the “For Approval” tag under one of the records you have submitted. Send an email with the screen shot to FOS-RLO@csu.edu.au by the 14th of December. The competition is open to both staff and HDR students. If over 20 entries are received names will be drawn from a hat.
Mugs will be sent via internal mail. Get CROING
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Finally…… how to get rid of that Christmas song out of your head
Shops, cafes, gym, home…..throughout December it seems there
is no escape from Christmas songs. So how do you get those
jingle bells, Bing or Mariah out of your head?
Freya Bailes of University of Leeds, outlines some methods to
eradicate earworms in her article in The Conversation
http://theconversation.com/i-just-cant-get-you-out-of-my-head-how-
to-eradicate-earworms-58094, (18 May 2016).
Hope it works!
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Next Issue:
This is the final issue of the FOS Research Bulletin for 2018. The next issue will be released
in the first week of February 2019. If you would like to contribute a story to the next issue
please send it to Deborah or Melanie by the 28th of January.
In the meantime the editorial team wish you all a very relaxing end of year.
Until next issue.......
Assoc Prof Jane Quinn Assoc Prof Sandra Savocchia Deborah Munns Melanie Snell
Associate Dean Research (Acting) Sub-Dean Graduate Studies Research Liaison Officer Graduate Studies Liaison Officer
jquinn@csu.edu.au ssavocchia@csu.edu.au dmunns@csu.edu.au msnell@csu.edu.auYou can also read
