1. Technical news:

· The work on the new FE7 installed at GPS is progressing. The mechanical and electrical work is completed. Currently all is being verified and commissioned. The work on the vacuum will follow.

· The 9-gap heat exchanger of REX has been repaired. The upgrade of REX-trap software is advancing. Work on the LINAC RF is in progress.

· The general plan for rearrangement of the RILIS laser cabin in order to accommodate the new equipment is being implemented. New laser tables have arrived. At the same time the laser path for pumping in the RFQ has been defined.

· Water connectors near the BTY line have been replaced to prevent possible leaks.

· The interlock for GPS.FC490 and GLH/GHM deflector plates is being implemented.

· Work is being done on the software for the fast tape station.

· Today the inspection of the GLM / GHM deflector plates has started.

· The ASTEC1 power supply still needs a top up of the oil. Further tests will follow.

2. A.O.B:

· ISOLDE has been granted 8 summer students. This includes all projects with high and intermediate priority, plus another student for the first project of the ones with the lowest priority.

· There has been an inspection on electrical safety on Tuesday.

· There will be a course on GEANT 4 organized near Bratislava, Slovakia in the period 9-12 Oct. The approximate fee including accommodation and food is currently estimated at about 300EUR. The first circular will follow soon.

· Piet Van Duppen initiated a discussion for a universal representation of ISOLDE in scientific presentations, which includes a new logo and a new layout of the experimental hall. There have been a number of suggestions. The main idea is that an example of the logo and the layout should be provided on the ISOLDE web in a user-friendly format, but possibly also the original 3D drawings.

· Please consider the ISOLDE LOGO COMPETITION, whose deadline stands at April 15-th. Send your logo directly to Piet. There will be a prize to win. Yorick did not state clearly what it will be, but it may be worth nonetheless.

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