The Marconi Society, the premier organization recognizing the achievements of living scientists in the field of communications science and the Internet, is seeking nominations for its 2013 Marconi Prize, given to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the advancement of communications for the benefit of mankind through scientific or technological discoveries or innovations.

Two research fellow positions in wireless communications open at Macquarie University, Sydney Australia. Candidates with active research profiles in wireless communications, with strong backgrounds in communications theory, are encouraged to apply. Research fellows will work with Stephen Hanly and his group. Closing date: June 1, 2012.

The Student Committee organizes the ISIT 2012 Student-Society Show on Thursday July 5th during lunch time.

The registration for ISIT 2012 is now open. Deadline for early registration is May 25

Tom Cover's memorial day will be held on October 12th, 2012 from 2pm to 6pm at the Arrillaga Alumni Center, McCaw Hall and the Ford Gardens, Stanford University

The Marconi Society is seeking nominations for Paul Baran Young Scholars.

The information theory seeks nominations for the Claude E. Shannon award and the Aaron D. Wyner distinguished service award.

This is the sixth in a series of conferences that aims to bring together the leading researchers in the areas of information theory, quantum information theory, and cryptography. ICITS covers all aspects of information-theoretic security, from relevant mathematical tools to theoretical modeling to implementation. Papers on all technical aspects of these topics are solicited for submission.

The website of the 2012 North-American School is now up and running !

The video of the Shannon Lecture delivered at ISIT 2011 by Prof. Shlomo Shamai is available online at http://media.itsoc.org/isit2011/