[1] There is a concise write-up on UNBSSI and ISWI in the attached pdf --- starting on page 41 and ending on page 42. (Thanks to Dr Hans Haubold for sending in this item.)

[2] The following item (text announcement) was submitted to this office by Dr. Satoru UeNo of Hida Observatory at Kyoto University, Japan. Please forward to graduate students who might be interested in this internship -- it is an excellent opportunity for anyone pursuing a career in solar physics research. The dead line for applications is 03 November 2013.

This is a call for applications from graduate students who reside outside of Japan for participation in the winter internship program for solar physics that will take place at Hida observatory of Kyoto University, Japan. The research topic will be the observational study of solar active phenomena using the Domeless Solar Telescope (DST) and Solar Magnetic Activity Telescope (SMART) (including the data obtained by the CHAIN project) at Hida observatory: www.kwasan.kyoto-u.ac.jp/index_en.html

Selection will be based on the contents of the submitted application form (see below), with 2 students (number may vary) being selected. Travel and accommodation costs will be fully supported. The period of stay at Hida Observatory will be for 1 to 2 months during 2013.12.21 to 2014.2.28.

Please send your application form, or any questions regarding the internship, by email to with the title 'Hida Winter Internship'.

The due date for the application is 3 Nov. 2013.

Supervisors:
Kiyoshi Ichimoto, Professor, Kyoto Univ.
Satoru Ueno, Assistant Professor, Kyoto Univ.
Shin'Ichi Nagata, Assistant Professor, Kyoto Univ.