Hot topic in the news today, is the latest article published in Nature - Towards Practical, high -capacity, low-maintenance information storage in synthesized DNA, which demonstrates a new technique to store and transport human-made data.

Big data is in the news at the moment. The Conversation, "which is an independent source of analysis, commentary and news from the Australian university and research sector" have published three thought provoking articles on the topic over the last few month they include:

The long awaited launch of ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) register, was announced this week. ORCID aims to address a shared problem in the research community of connecting research with researchers, Laure Haak, Executive Director of ORCID stated "But ORCID is more than a Registry, it is a community effort to embed these identifiers in research workflows." To find out further information on ORCID or to register for your own researcher ID go to http://orcid.org/register.

Would you believe it's almost time for graduation?

If you are about to graduate, UQ has a new Graduations' website that can give you all the important details. Answers to questions about eligibility, ceremony dates and times, ticket information, directions to the ceremony, order of events, and photographs can be found on the Graduations' website.

Don't forget to return all your Library items before you leave. One of the graduating criteria is that:

The Australasian Hydrographic Society is once again offering its Annual Education Award of AUD$2,500 to support a student wishing to join the hydrographic profession.  The award is open to students studying or researching in any maritime discipline including, but not limited to, the following:

This is your chance to get vacation work.  Meet and talk to HR reps from the companies you want to work for, including:

• BMA
• Aker Solutions
• Brisbane City Council
• Defense Force Recruiting
• Hanson
• Hatch
• WorleyParsons,  and many more

When: Friday 3rd September 10am - 2pm

Where: UQ St Lucia Campus, UQ Centre 27a