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Mats Lindroos (1961 – 2024)
Mats Lindroos (1961 – 2024)(Image: Lindroos)Mats Lindroos, who made major contributions to accelerator technology, passed away on 2 May 2024 aged just 62. Mats received his PhD in subatomic physics...
View ArticleArts at CERN awarded European Commission’s S+T+ARTS Grand Prize for...
Arts at CERN awarded European Commission’s S+T+ARTS Grand Prize for Innovative CollaborationThe European Commission’s S+T+ARTS initiative has awarded Arts at CERN, the arts programme of the Laboratory,...
View ArticleCERN's communications receive European recognition
CERN's communications receive European recognitionThe European Association of Communication Directors (EACD) has awarded CERN’s Education, Communication and Outreach group the EACD 2024 Communications...
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Hans Joachim Specht (1936 – 2024)
Hans Joachim Specht (1936 – 2024)(Image: Specht)Hans Joachim Specht, one of the founders of ultra-relativistic heavy-ion physics and a pioneering figure in hadron cancer therapy, passed away on 20 May...
View ArticleExclusive CERN shop discounts
Exclusive CERN shop discounts CERN access card holders and event participants can benefit from exclusive discounts all year long at the CERN shop in Science Gateway from Tuesday to Sunday, 8.30 a.m. to...
View ArticleUpcoming events
Upcoming events27 May–27 June | At CERN | Meyrin and Prévessin | CERN Table Tennis Club | EN & FRCERN 70th Anniversary Table Tennis Tournament14 Jun–14 Jul | At CERN | R1 | Novae | FREuro 2024...
View ArticleStudents from Estonia, Japan and the USA win the 11th edition of Beamline for...
Students from Estonia, Japan and the USA win the 11th edition of Beamline for SchoolsGeneva and Hamburg, 25 June 2024. Beamline for Schools (BL4S) is a physics competition run by CERN, the European...
View ArticleHow well do you know the CERN & Society Foundation?
How well do you know the CERN & Society Foundation?Did you know that the CERN & Society Foundation is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month?Created in June 2014 to support and promote...
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Building 60 renovations: one year on
Building 60 renovations: one year on(Image: CERN)CERN’s iconic Main Building, Building 60, has reached a crucial milestone in its two-and-a-half-year renovation, with the completion of the so-called...
View ArticleNews from the June 2024 CERN Council Session
News from the June 2024 CERN Council SessionOn 21 June, the CERN Council concluded a busy and fruitful June Session, during which several important discussions were held and decisions made.Firstly, the...
View ArticleSunshine: know the risks
Sunshine: know the risks We all enjoy the benefits of sunshine in the summer, with numerous positive effects on our physical and mental health and well-being. It is no secret, though, that exposure to...
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Computer Security: Dear summer students, welcome!
Computer Security: Dear summer students, welcome!A warm welcome to the summer-student class of 2024! We’re glad that you made it to CERN! We offer a packed agenda for the next two months: challenging...
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Going the extra mile to squeeze supersymmetry out of CMS data
Going the extra mile to squeeze supersymmetry out of CMS dataSupersymmetry (SUSY) is an exciting and beautiful theory that answers some of the open questions in particle physics. It predicts that all...
View ArticleStaff Rules and Regulations – 11th edition
Staff Rules and Regulations – 11th editionIn accordance with recommendations made by the Finance Committee and decisions taken by Council in June 2024 (CERN/FC/6819-CERN/3827), please find below the...
View ArticleThe IMPACT tool is evolving
The IMPACT tool is evolvingIMPACT (Intervention Management Planning and Coordination Tool) is a critical web application used by a large and diverse population at CERN to manage the Organization’s...
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New beam dumps: cut along the dotted line
New beam dumps: cut along the dotted lineWhen particle beams circulating in the LHC need to be stopped, they are directed towards the beam dumps. In 2020, during Long Shutdown 2, the main LHC beam...
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Accelerator Report: Technical stops always hold a few surprises
Accelerator Report: Technical stops always hold a few surprises The LHC technical stop started on 10 June, and the injector complex’s technical stop two days later. These stops were scheduled to align...
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LHCb investigates the rare Σ+→pμ+μ- decay
LHCb investigates the rare Σ+→pμ+μ- decayThe LHCb collaboration reported the observation of the hyperon Σ+→pμ+μ- rare decay at the XV International Conference on Beauty, Charm, Hyperons in Hadronic...
View ArticleUpdated factors for anticipated retirement pension
Updated factors for anticipated retirement pensionDuring the public information sessions in January 2024, the Pension Fund informed you of changes to the Pension Fund Rules and Regulations with respect...
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Next blood donation campaign on 16 July
Next blood donation campaign on 16 July At the last blood donation campaign on 26 March, 148 donors came along to give blood, of which 43 were first-timers. 96 donations were collected.The Geneva blood...
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