Road safety at CERN: respect the rules, respect each other
Road safety at CERN: respect the rules, respect each otherSafety isn’t just about our workspaces; it extends to how we conduct ourselves on the roads on and around the CERN site. Every day, CERN’s...
View ArticlePreventing winter falls and injuries
Preventing winter falls and injuriesEvery winter brings an increase in the number of visits to the infirmary, particularly in connection with falls or injuries as a result of icy roads and paths or...
View ArticleAt the World Economic Forum 2025
At the World Economic Forum 2025CERN Director-General Fabiola Gianotti and world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma perform a duet of “Le Cygne” by Camille Saint-Saëns at the World Economic Forum’s annual...
View ArticleComputer Security: Don’t let your data walk away
Computer Security: Don’t let your data walk awayData confidentiality, while not paramount for CERN’s physics data, is still important when it comes to protecting sensitive contractual, financial,...
View ArticleThe “Meyrin–Prévessin Express” pilot shuttle service becomes official
The “Meyrin–Prévessin Express” pilot shuttle service becomes officialIn February 2024, the SCE, SY and BE departments launched a pilot project for a new shuttle service between the Meyrin and Prévessin...
View ArticleRevised computer security rules
Revised computer security rules[This article was updated on 4 February 2025]At its second meeting, the Computer Security Board formally approved several Subsidiary Rules to the Use of CERN computing...
View ArticleAdjustment of the internal tax scale
Adjustment of the internal tax scaleIn application of Article R V 2.03 of the Staff Regulations, the internal tax scale has been adjusted with effect on 1 January 2024.The new scale may be consulted...
View ArticleOfficial launch of the Quantum Year
Official launch of the Quantum YearDuring the inauguration of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology on 4 February, Simona-Mirela Miculescu, President of the 42nd session of the...
View ArticleCERN Knowledge Transfer Fund and Medical Applications Budget 2025 – submit...
CERN Knowledge Transfer Fund and Medical Applications Budget 2025 – submit your application by 31 MarchCERN’s core business is fundamental science. However, the Laboratory’s technology and know-how...
View ArticleThe other 99%
The other 99%Atoms are made up of protons and neutrons orbited by electrons, which are thousands of times lighter. But that’s not the whole story. Protons and neutrons are themselves composed of trios...
View ArticleUpcoming events
Upcoming events11 Feb 12:00 | At CERN | Restaurant 1 | Women in Technology & Aid For All | EN&FRWomen in Technology (WIT) cake sale in support of Aid For Allon the occasion of the International...
View ArticleInternational Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025From left to right: Irene, Sofia, Eva, Maria, Asar and Marta share their stories about working at CERN on the occasion of the International Day of...
View ArticleComposition of the Joint Advisory Disciplinary Board (JADB / CPCD)
Composition of the Joint Advisory Disciplinary Board (JADB / CPCD)2025 Exercise Appointed by the Director-GeneralAppointed by the Staff AssociationMembersJohn PYM / DGNick ZIOGAS / IPT1st...
View ArticleComputer Security: When free+free becomes costly
Computer Security: When free+free becomes costlyAt last. With Christmas another 300 days away, the season of the “free” is over. Or is it? Not all software, even if labelled “open source” or “free”, is...
View ArticleWho is eligible for a free Unireso travel pass?
Who is eligible for a free Unireso travel pass?Courtesy of the State of Geneva, Unireso travel passes for the Geneva public transport network (TPG) are now available free of charge for the following...
View ArticleAccelerator Report: A first step towards beam production – the Linac4 source...
Accelerator Report: A first step towards beam production – the Linac4 source is running againWhile the year-end technical stop (YETS) is still in full swing in the LHC and progressing as planned, the...
View ArticleChamonix Workshop 2025: looking to the future
Chamonix Workshop 2025: looking to the futureThe Chamonix Workshop 2025, held from 27 to 30 January, brought together CERN’s accelerator and experimental communities to reflect on achievements, address...
View ArticleCERN Security Policy
CERN Security PolicyCERN is committed to maintaining a secure environment for its personnel, site and assets. In line with this commitment, the Director-General has adopted the CERN Security Policy in...
View ArticleEuropean Strategy for Particle Physics Open Symposium in Venice
European Strategy for Particle Physics Open Symposium in Venice Registration is now open for the Open Symposium of the 2026 Update of the European Strategy for Particle Physics.The symposium is a major...
View ArticleSummer work for children of members of the personnel
Summer work for children of members of the personnelDuring the period from 16 June to 5 September 2025 inclusive, there will be a limited number of jobs for summer work at CERN (normally unskilled...
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