Category: News
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Join the #VersusVirus hackathon to help to combat COVID-19
Join the #VersusVirus hackathon to help to combat COVID-19 Help the local and global effort to combat COVID-19, starting now with the #VersusVirus hackathon The #VersusVirus online hackathon is an initiative of the Swiss government, and it encourages anyone from any background to join. It takes place over 48 hours from 3-5 April. Registration is
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Selection of public events to (re-)watch at home
Selection of public events to (re-)watch at home Everyone is encouraged to stay at home. Why not take this opportunity to watch the video recordings of the many events that took place at the Globe previously? Taking part in the global effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, CERN has cancelled its programme of free
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CERN’s Fire and Rescue Service supports Swiss and French ambulance drivers
CERN’s Fire and Rescue Service supports Swiss and French ambulance drivers Since Saturday, 21 March, the CERN Fire and Rescue Service has been helping Geneva’s cantonal hospital (HUG) by transporting patients in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic The goal is to support the HUG ambulance service, which is already very busy. So far, the
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Over 100 budding geeks participate to the DevoXX4Kids conference at CERN
Over 100 budding geeks participate to the DevoXX4Kids conference at CERN Saturday 7 March 2020, CERN hosted an edition of DevoXX4Kids, a day of computing, robotics and electronics workshops. Over 100 children aged 4 to 15 participated to the event. At the Globe of Science and Innovation, in the morning, the Minis (4-6 years old)
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Female ambassadors for science visit local schools
Female ambassadors for science visit local schools Female researchers and engineers have presented their careers and jobs to 132 classes in Geneva and neighbouring France From 3 to 7 February, 67 female volunteers from CERN, the University of Geneva and EPFL visited 132 classrooms in the local area to talk about their careers ahead of
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CERN awarded by Ain Tourism
CERN awarded by Ain Tourism At the 10th E-tourism Day organized by Ain Tourisme on the 5 December 2019 in Saint-Vulbas, CERN has won a trophy for its management of Social Medias during the year 2019. The organization received a rate of 25.5 out of 30, based on various criteria such as the quality of
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CERN Exhibitions: on the road to accessibility
CERN Exhibitions: on the road to accessibility Audio and tactile content have already been installed to make the Microcosm exhibition and the visit itineraries accessible to all Accessibility is making its way into CERN’s exhibitions. Since the summer, audio and tactile content have been available in the Microcosm exhibition. The corridor showing the history of
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“Expanding your Horizons” : Women scientists inspiring young girls
“Expanding your Horizons” : Women scientists inspiring young girls 25 women working at CERN contributed to the sixth bi-annual “Expanding your Horizons (EYH) – Geneva” event at the University of Geneva On 16 November, 25 women working at CERN contributed to the sixth bi-annual "Expanding your Horizons (EYH) – Geneva" event, which took place at
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A special Nobel week at CERN
A special Nobel week at CERN Two colloquia and a historical film will be held at CERN to celebrate gravity waves, laser light and CERN’s Founding Father Edoardo Amaldi, on December 10 – 12 On the 30th anniversary of Edoardo Amaldi’s death, you are invited to the public screening of The Decision – Edoardo Amaldi
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“Mystère au Manoir Moutarde”: when science solves mysteries
“Mystère au Manoir Moutarde”: when science solves mysteries On Thursday 28 November 2019, 300 children and accompanying adults have attended the two performances of « Mystère au Manoir Moutarde » (Mystery at the Mustard Manor) at the CERN Globe of Science and Innovation. Created to raise pupils’ awareness of science, the play seduced the audience
