CERN Colloquium | 30 November | The Einstein Telescope: the next-generation...
CERN Colloquium | 30 November | The Einstein Telescope: the next-generation gravitational-wave observatory in EuropeThe Einstein Telescope: the next-generation gravitational-wave observatory in Europe,...
View ArticleCERN and the World Food Programme sign a memorandum of cooperation
CERN and the World Food Programme sign a memorandum of cooperation On 10 November, CERN and the World Food Programme (WFP) took a significant step in formalising their partnership by signing a...
View ArticleThick-skinned: Using heavy-ion collisions at the LHC, scientists determine...
Thick-skinned: Using heavy-ion collisions at the LHC, scientists determine the thickness of neutron “skin” in lead-208 nuclei Lead-208 has an intriguing nucleus. It is neutron rich, containing 82...
View Article27 November: special particle physics masterclass for CERN personnel
27 November: special particle physics masterclass for CERN personnelAre you a CERNie without a particle physics background?Join the masterclass for non-physics members of CERN held by the International...
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Host State Presidents visit CERN
Host State Presidents visit CERNPresident of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron during his State visit to Switzerland at the invitation of the President of the Swiss Confederation Alain Berset,...
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Progress Pride flag lights up the Esplanade des Particules in honour of...
Progress Pride flag lights up the Esplanade des Particules in honour of LGBTQ+ STEM dayThe “Progress Pride” flag at CERN, in full view of CERN personnel, local commuters and visitors to Science...
View ArticleNext blood donation campaign on 28 November
Next blood donation campaign on 28 November At the last blood donation campaign on 17 July 2023, 120 donors came along to give blood, of which 34 were first-timers. 76 donations were collected. Before...
View ArticleBikash Sinha (1945 – 2023)
Bikash Sinha (1945 – 2023)Bikash Sinha, influential Indian scientist and pioneer in quark–gluon plasma and the early Universe, passed away on 11 August at the age of 78. As one of the ALICE...
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Computer Security: Your six digits are yours
Computer Security: Your six digits are yoursRecently, several colleagues (and perhaps even you?) have received WhatsApp messages that read something like “I’m sorry I sent you a 6-digit code by SMS by...
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CERN energy management: a collective effort
CERN energy management: a collective effortCERN Science Gateway has almost 4000 square metres of solar panels that provide energy not only for this new visitor centre but also for other CERN buildings....
View Article30 November | CERN screening of "The Geneva Event"
30 November | CERN screening of "The Geneva Event"Journey back 40 years to relive the excitement of hunting for the W boson at CERN, with an exclusive screening of the 1983 BBC documentary The Geneva...
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Visit CERN Science Gateway during the winter holidays
Visit CERN Science Gateway during the winter holidaysCERN Science Gateway (Image: CERN)When the CERN site closes its doors on 23 December for the end-of-year closure, CERN Science Gateway will remain...
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8 December | Music and physics: a space–time voyage back to our origins, with...
8 December | Music and physics: a space–time voyage back to our origins, with Yo-Yo MaFollowing his performance in the LHC tunnel in August 2019, Yo-Yo Ma returns to CERN for an evening of music and...
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CERN & Society Foundation end-of-year campaign
CERN & Society Foundation end-of-year campaignStudents from the non-Member state summer student programme 2023. (Image: CERN)The CERN & Society Foundation is pleased to announce its annual...
View ArticleCelebrating 25 years of service to CERN in 2023
Celebrating 25 years of service to CERN in 2023Staff members who marked 25 years of service to CERN in 2023 were invited by the Director-General on 2 November to the traditional ceremony held in their...
View ArticleSafe charging of portable lithium batteries
Safe charging of portable lithium batteriesFires caused by lithium batteries sporadically make the news, and CERN is not immune from this phenomenon. CERN has experienced several fires caused by a...
View ArticleCERN Health Insurance Scheme (CHIS) - Opening hours of UNIQA offices during...
CERN Health Insurance Scheme (CHIS) - Opening hours of UNIQA offices during end-of-year closure Please note that the UNIQA office at CERN (Main Building) will be closed during the two-week end-of-year...
View ArticleService availability during CERN’s annual closure 2023/2024
Service availability during CERN’s annual closure 2023/2024General site servicesAs always, in addition to the Fire and Rescue service (+41 22 76) 74444, the Security service remains operational every...
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Ultimate gift guide for the CERN community
Ultimate gift guide for the CERN communityWe’re pulling our socks up and have researched 13 different options for gift ideas for the CERN community. (Image: CERN)Looking for gift ideas? Look no...
View ArticleCERN publishes its environment report for 2021–2022
CERN publishes its environment report for 2021–2022Today, CERN is publishing its third environment report for the years 2021 and 2022.This report chronicles the advancements made in key environmental...
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