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Future Explorers
Future Explorers Space, mountains, oceans: Science at the frontiers of exploration TUESDAY, 23 JUNE 2026 Awaken your inner explorer at CERN’s summer science festival, blending inspiring talks, hands-on and fun activities for all ages and live music under the stars. Saturday 11 July 2026, from 16:00 until 23:00 CERN Science Gateway Campus On Saturday 11
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Reading the layers beneath Lake Geneva
Reading the layers beneath Lake Geneva Geological investigations for the FCC studies continue with measurements on Lake Geneva TUESDAY, 21 JULY 2026 Understanding what lies beneath the surface is essential to assessing any major underground infrastructure project. For the placement studies for the proposed Future Circular Collider (FCC), this means developing the most accurate possible picture
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The Science Gateway passes the million mark
The Science Gateway passes the million mark CERN’s science outreach centre attracts visitors and acclaim THURSDAY, 02 JULY 2026 By Corinne Pralavorio At 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday, 1 July, the Science Gateway passed the symbolic mark of one million visitors thanks to Elna, Antoni and their 10-year-old twins, who were visiting from Barcelona. Since opening in
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CERN bids to host the Tour de France
CERN bids to host the Tour de France A stage of the 2029 Tour de France could take place in the Pays de Gex and the canton of Geneva, with the start line in front of the Science Gateway TUESDAY, 30 JUNE 2026 CERN and the local authorities in its two Host States have applied
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New study highlights CERN’s socio-economic contributions as a global research hub
New study highlights CERN’s socio-economic contributions as a global research hub Findings show that CERN strengthens skills and expertise, fosters innovation and technological advancement and creates global partnerships WEDNESDAY, 24 JUNE 2026 The newly published study Assessment of the socio-economic benefits of CERN activities reports on CERN’s activities over the past 25 years and highlights a range
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Happy World Environment Day!
Happy World Environment Day! When most people think of CERN, they think of particle collisions, the Higgs boson and the boundaries of human knowledge. But there’s another frontier CERN is quietly advancing: environmental responsibility CERN’s 4th Environment Report (2023–2024) – the most recent to date – is a powerful reminder that big science and sustainable
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Passez voir le stand du CERN à la Nuit de la science les 4 et 5 juillet prochains
Passez voir le stand du CERN à la Nuit de la science les 4 et 5 juillet prochains Avant l’ombre, la lumière. Et avant la lumière ? LUNDI, 15 JUIN 2026 Jusqu’à quelques fractions de seconde après le Big Bang de l’Univers, la lumière n’était pas encore libre de voyager. Elle était prisonnière de la
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The CERN Council decided to update the European Strategy for Particle Physics
The CERN Council decided to update the European Strategy for Particle Physics Following more than two years of intense work of the European particle physics community under the auspices of the European Strategy Group, the CERN Council updated the European Strategy for Particle Physics Today, following more than two years of intense work of the
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The CineGlobe Festival returns to CERN!
The CineGlobe Festival returns to CERN! The 15th edition of the CineGlobe Festival will take place from June 5 to 7, 2026 at CERN CineGlobe offers a unique meeting point between cinema, science, and immersive experiences around this year’s theme: Transitions. Throughout the weekend, CineGlobe invites audiences of all ages to discover a rich and
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The public consultation process for the Future Circular Collider (FCC) project begins in Switzerland and France
The public consultation process for the Future Circular Collider (FCC) project begins in Switzerland and France CERN is committed to engaging with the local communities in its two Host States on the Future Circular Collider (FCC) project The public consultation process for the CERN-led Future Circular Collider (FCC) project will soon begin in Switzerland and
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On your marks, ready, set, Museum Night!
On your marks, ready, set, Museum Night! On Saturday, May 30, from 6:00 PM onwards, dive into the marathon that is the Museum Night 2026! On Saturday, May 30, from 6:00 PM onwards, dive into the marathon that is the Museum Night 2026! For one evening, 29 cultural, scientific, and artistic venues across Geneva will
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“Tour du Canton” race at CERN on 3 June
“Tour du Canton” race at CERN on 3 June CERN will host the second stage of the 2026 Tour du Canton de Genève CERN will host the second stage of the 2026 Tour du Canton de Genève. The 8,9 km race is open to all and will start by the Science Gateway before taking in
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First timber beam installed for CERN’s new Building 777
First timber beam installed for CERN’s new Building 777 On 24 April 2026, CERN marked a key milestone for Building 777 in Prévessin with the installation of its first timber beam On Friday, 24 April 2026, CERN celebrated an important milestone in the construction of the future Building 777 on the Prévessin site: instead of
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Hunting the Higgs
Hunting the Higgs Fun and interactive show for all on 29 April This unique, entertaining, interactive and comical event invites the audience (young and old alike) to follow all the steps of the scientific method in an attempt to discover the famous Higgs boson for themselves. This bilingual French-English show, created by Sam Gregson (physicist
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Superconductivity at the Collège Sismondi to mark TecDays
Superconductivity at the Collège Sismondi to mark TecDays The latest edition of TecDays took place on 10 March On 10 March 2026, the Collège Sismondi played host to the latest TecDays, an initiative organised by the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW) aimed at bringing young people closer to science and technology. Professionals from a
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Girls in ICT at CERN on 25 April: an inspiring immersion in technology
Girls in ICT at CERN on 25 April: an inspiring immersion in technology Registration is now open for girls aged 12 to 16 On Saturday, 25 April 2026, marking the International Girls in ICT Day, the CERN Science Gateway will be opening its doors to girls aged 12 to 16 for a morning and afternoon
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Rising stars
Rising stars A cosmic concert by CERN, the HEM of Geneva – Neuchâtel and KV 265 Science & Symphony Films On 31 March 2026, CERN invites you to a galactic journey where science meets music. Young pianists from Geneva’s Haute école de musique (HEM) will be playing pieces from inspirational composers, with stunning scientific films
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Plus large que le ciel
Plus large que le ciel Cinélux vous présente en collaboration avec l’IDIAP et le CERN la première de Plus large que le ciel le 12 mars à 18h30 Première suivie d'une discussion en présence du réalisateur du film Valerio Jalongo, et du professeur Paola Merlo, Head of Computational Learning and Computational Linguistics group à l'IDIAP,
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Collision(s)
Collision(s) A play inspired by an encounter between playwright Catherine Tinivella-Aeschimann and particle physicist Yasmine Amhis (CNRS/CERN) Collision(s), a play inspired by an encounter between playwright Catherine Tinivella-Aeschimann and particle physicist Yasmine Amhis (CNRS/CERN), offers an introspective and poetic journey that reveals the connections between scientific research and human experience. Through a fragmented narrative about
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Heating homes with the world’s largest particle accelerator
Heating homes with the world’s largest particle accelerator Now operational, a new heat exchange system is reusing hot water from part of the Large Hadron Collider’s cooling system to heat homes and businesses in the local area BROKEN IMAGE NOT MOVED (drupal url : https://voisins.cern/en/des-logements-chauffes-grace-au-lhc) BROKEN IMAGE NOT MOVED (drupal url : https://voisins.cern/en/des-logements-chauffes-grace-au-lhc) Related articles
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New exhibition at the Globe of Science and Innovation: Faces of CERN
New exhibition at the Globe of Science and Innovation: Faces of CERN The People Who Make Science Happen From 17 December 2025 until 1 March 2026, the exhibition “The Faces of CERN: The People Who Make Science Happen”, which was created for the Organization’s stand at the Cité des métiers careers fair, will be shown
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A Cosmic Odyssey
A Cosmic Odyssey Looking for electrifying pop psych? Physics geek? Whichever is the case, Cosmic Odyssey is for you. For its very first collaboration with CERN, Antigel has invited physicist Laurent Chevalier to take part in an immersive lecture. Dark matter, particles, vacuum… all these dizzying concepts will become crystal clear. As the backdrop, Sophie
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CERN welcomes elected representatives of Geneva communes
CERN welcomes elected representatives of Geneva communes Elected representatives of Geneva communes visited CERN Science Gateway over the course of three evenings designed to showcase CERN, its mission and its broad local outreach programme BROKEN IMAGE NOT MOVED (drupal url : https://voisins.cern/en/des-elus-de-communes-genevoises-accueillis-au-cern) (Image: CERN) On 7 and 8 October and 12 November, Science Gateway hosted
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CERN, accelerating the talent of the future
CERN, accelerating the talent of the future From 25 to 30 November, CERN will be the guest of honour at the Cité des métiers fair taking place at Geneva’s Palexpo. Dive into our universe: discover our learning centre, explore the diversity of our professions and meet the people who push back the frontiers of knowledge
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FameLab international final 2025
FameLab international final 2025 Vote for the best science communicator! FameLab is a world-leading science communication competition, designed to inspire and showcase emerging talent in the art of making science accessible and engaging. Early-career professionals deliver a captivating three-minute presentation on a scientific topic of their choice, which will be judged on content, clarity and
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Investigating beneath Lake Geneva
This animation shows how different layers of the lake’s bed are being mapped as part of the Future Circular Collider (FCC) Feasibility Study BROKEN IMAGE NOT MOVED (drupal url : https://voisins.cern/en/exploration-du-sous-sol-du-lac-leman) As part of the Future Circular Collider (FCC) Feasibility Study, Lake Geneva underwater investigations have now begun. Taking place in 2025 and 2026, these
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8 Nov – Un bestiaire raconté (Bestiary tales)
8 Nov – Un bestiaire raconté (Bestiary tales) On the occasion of Dark Matter Day Storyteller David Telese, in collaboration with CERN physicist Baptiste Ravina, presents this show for children which introduces the subject of dark matter. Since ancient times, our landscapes and our imaginations have been filled with mythical creatures. This show invites you
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13 nov – The peace particle
13 nov – The peace particle New documentary on the history and future of CERN in presence of director Alex Kiehl and producer Elin Rhys Made to mark CERN’s seventieth anniversary, The peace particle is a documentary written and directed by Alex Kiehl, which combines poetry, music and rare archival footage, with special access to
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13 nov – Futur en tous genres
13 nov – Futur en tous genres Inspire the next generation ! On Thursday, 13 November 2025, join us for another edition of the “Futur en tous genres” programme at CERN, an initiative that aims to broaden the professional horizons of young people beyond gender stereotypes. We will invite the children to explore various professional
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CERN welcomes you to the Fête de la science from 3 to 13 October
CERN welcomes you to the Fête de la science from 3 to 13 October CERN is offering various activities across the Pays de Gex as part of a collaborative science trail run by Addictlab From 3 to 13 October 2025, you can discover the theme of “Intelligence(s)” during the Fête de la science, which is
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CERN launches Generation Higgs, its new cultural season, with Cédric Klapisch on 25 September
CERN launches Generation Higgs, its new cultural season, with Cédric Klapisch on 25 September With Generation Higgs, CERN honours the young minds already shaping today’s scientific landscape CERN’s new cultural season, Generation Higgs, is dedicated to youth as a driving force of curiosity, creativity and innovation. More specifically, the name is a poetic reference to
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CERN at the “Avignon Off” Theatre Festival
CERN at the “Avignon Off” Theatre Festival “Collision(s)”, a play based on a meeting between a playwright and a CERN particle physicist, was performed at the “Avignon Off” Festival on 18 July: a deep dive into the interactions between poets and scientists BROKEN IMAGE NOT MOVED (drupal url : https://voisins.cern/en/le-cern-au-festival-de-theatre-avignon) Collision(s) played to a packed
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STELLAR
STELLAR A voyage across the Universe with Nobel Laureates and Astronauts To mark the 56th anniversary of the first human landing on the moon, CERN invites you to Science Gateway on Saturday 19 July 2025, from 4pm to midnight, for STELLAR, a summer science festival blending inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, children’s activities and outdoor music,
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Color Run 2025
Color Run 2025 Meet CERN Scientists in Cessy and join a colorful day of fun! This Sunday, June 8th, don’t miss a rare chance to meet CERN scientists from the CMS Experiment, right in the heart of Cessy! From 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Cessy Salle des Fêtes, the CMS team will be
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Sparks! 2025 – Imagining Quantum City
Sparks! 2025 – Imagining Quantum City Bienvenue à “Quantum City” ! Venez découvrir à quoi pourrait ressembler notre avenir quantique, tempéré par la réalité scientifique. Throughout history, cities have always served as clusters of innovation. In this spirit, Sparks! 2025 will take you through a futuristic journey to a hypothetical “Quantum City”, exploring how quantum
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Pint of Science 2025
Pint of Science 2025 Grab a pint with CERN scientists and explore the universe’s hidden secrets. What happens when cutting-edge science steps out of the lab and into your local bar? You get Pint of Science: a global science festival where some of the brightest minds in research share their work in a more relaxed
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Museum Night on the evening of May 17
Museum Night on the evening of May 17 Le CERN s’associe pour la première fois à la Nuit des musées de Genève ! For its 11th edition, the theme of Myths and Legends will run through all activities offered by 31 cultural, scientific, and artistic institutions. In addition to our immersive multimedia exhibits, you can
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Explore the quantum world at the 14th season of CineGlobe from 14 to 18 May
Explore the quantum world at the 14th season of CineGlobe from 14 to 18 May As in previous years, the festival will once again be fusing the arts and science offering a programme of short films, hands-on workshops, immersive experiences and special evening events. CineGlobe, the international festival of films inspired by science, returns to
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CERN at the Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc International Fair 2025
CERN at the Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc International Fair 2025 Visitors met scientists and discovered how science shapes our daily lives From 1 to 11 mai 2025, CERN participated for the second consecutive year in the Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc International Fair in La Roche-sur-Foron, which this year celebrated its 100th anniversary. As a global research institution, CERN demonstrated
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A journey through CERN’s past in black and white
A journey through CERN’s past in black and white An exhibition of old black-and-white photos at Geneva’s Bains des Pâquis retraces some of CERN’s history CERN’s photo archives contain hundreds of thousands of images, among them hidden gems. Many of them are beautiful, while others are surprising or downright bizarre. For a long time, these
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La nuit est belle 2025 !
La nuit est belle 2025 ! On 11 April, CERN will be participating in the 5th edition of “La nuit est belle” event, by switching off the lights of its premises all evening and night On the evening of Friday, 11 September, CERN will be participating in the 5th edition of “La nuit est belle
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CERN at the 2025 Exhibition of Inventions
CERN at the 2025 Exhibition of Inventions CERN invites you to discover its technologies through science shows at the Swiss Pavilion The International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva is back for its 50th edition, which will be held from 9 to 13 April 2025 at Palexpo, Geneva. An unmissable event in the innovation calendar, it will
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A silver coin for CERN
A silver coin for CERN The Swiss Federal Mint issues a limited-edition silver coin in honour of CERN On 13 March 2025, Swissmint issued a special "CERN" coin symbolising Swiss and global innovation. Swissmint is the company mandated by the Swiss Confederation to mint Switzerland's standard coins, the ones you use for everyday payments. It
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Super Quantum!
Super Quantum! Exploring quantum physics through comic and superheroes Save the date for Super Quantum! and join us at CERN to celebrate World Quantum Day. This event will explore the fascinating world of quantum science, which holds the potential to profoundly shape the future of science and society. Super Quantum! will present quantum physics in
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Les Dieux et le Père Noël : vers une solution quantique
Les Dieux et le Père Noël : vers une solution quantique Luc Chareyron guides you through a show that is as funny as it is fascinating, blending science and imagination. On March 20th at 20.00, CERN’s Science Gateway invites you to discover Les Dieux et le Père Noël : vers une solution quantique, a comedy
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New Year ceremony at CERN
New Year ceremony at CERN Representatives of local authorities and of International Geneva gathered at CERN for the annual New Year ceremony. On 31 January 2025, CERN Director-General Fabiola Gianotti met more than 130 representatives of local authorities and of International Geneva to present her best wishes for the New Year and to thank them
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De Temps en Temps
De Temps en Temps To celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, physicist Yasmine Amhis and the DoniSSi string quartet invite you to explore the mysteries of time in all its aspects. On February 11th at 20.00, CERN’s Science Gateway invites you to discover De Temps en Temps, an artistic and scientific
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Public events season 2025
Public events season 2025 Quantum! The United Nations declared 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology in recognition of the importance and potential of quantum technologies to accelerate progress towards achieving a more sustainable and equitable world. Quantum has therefore been chosen as the central theme for the 2025 season, highlighting CERN’s contribution
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An evening with Al Gore
An evening with Al Gore Global challenges and the role of science Join us for a remarkable evening with Al Gore, the 45th Vice President of the United States of America. On the 8th of November 2024, at 19:30, Al Gore will deliver a compelling presentation at CERN Science Gateway. Al Gore was awarded the
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Dance with Evolution
Dance with Evolution An artistic meeting between physics, life sciences and contemporary dance. On November 19th at 7:30 p.m., CERN’s Science Gateway invites you to Dance with Evolution. The show blends contemporary dance with physics and life sciences. This bold performance, directed by choreographer Michel Hallet Eghayan and inspired by the captivating stories of paleoanthropologist
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Curious connections
Curious connections The Museum comes to CERN What do the feathers of an Eider duck have to do with survival blankets? Can scientists follow the tracks left by particles like they can those of dinosaurs? Did you know that ants form large collaborative communities, just like humans? From 26 October 2024 to 2 March 2025,
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CMS opened its doors to the residents of Cessy
CMS opened its doors to the residents of Cessy On Friday, October 4th, 2024, the CMS Collaboration organised an in-person event at Point 5 for the residents of the Pays de Gex, France, where the CMS detector is located. For the first time after COVID-19, the local community was invited to visit CMS and joined
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Dark Matter Day 2024
Dark Matter Day 2024 Discover the Mysteries of the Universe and the Brain At 7.30 p.m. on 31 October 2024, join us at the Science Gateway for an immersive evening that will take you on a journey from cosmology and particle physics to neurosciences To celebrate Dark Matter Day 2024, CERN is inviting you to
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Future Circular Collider (FCC): geological studies are now under way
As part of the Feasibility Study for the Future Circular Collider (FCC) project, geological field studies are now under way to determine the nature of the subsoils and to better understand the stability of the soils. This is a crucial step as, if the project comes to fruition, it is planned to locate the collider
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CERN’s 70th anniversary echoes across the globe
CERN’s 70th anniversary echoes across the globe Locate an event or exhibition near you! From conversations with distinguished scientists, exhibitions showcasing CERN science and innovative technology, to masterclasses and public engagement events in Member States, Associate Member States and beyond, there is something for everyone to enjoy in celebrating CERN’s 70th anniversary. Fascinating events are
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Photo exhibition “Not a Woman’s Job? Changing Faces of Science and Tech”
Photo exhibition “Not a Woman’s Job? Changing Faces of Science and Tech” CERN, together with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), is participating in the photo exhibition entitled “Not a Woman’s Job? Changing Faces of Science and Tech”, which will be held at the UN Office at Geneva from 2 to 12 July 2024. The aim
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Science Night 2024 : Dive into the Cycles of the Universe with CERN
Science Night 2024 : Dive into the Cycles of the Universe with CERN The 14th edition of La Nuit de la science takes place on July 6 and 7, 2024 at the Museum of the History of Science and in the Parc de la Perle du Lac. CERN will actively participate in this event with
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Unveiling the science of tomorrow: FCC Study takes centre stage at La Roche-sur-Foron exhibition
Unveiling the science of tomorrow: FCC Study takes centre stage at La Roche-sur-Foron exhibition The Future Circular Collider team discussed the project’s status and aspirations with a large number of attendees The Future Circular Collider (FCC) study, an ambitious global initiative to secure the future of high-energy physics in the 21st century, took centre stage
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CERN 70th anniversary exhibition at Geneva Airport
CERN 70th anniversary exhibition at Geneva Airport Take a journey to the origin of the Universe and CERN’s facilities before jumping on your next flight To honour its 70 years of contributions to scientific knowledge, technological innovation and international collaboration, CERN has put together a rich and diverse programme, at CERN and across its Member
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CERN and International Geneva at Balexert
CERN and International Geneva at Balexert Meet International Geneva, discover how it impacts your daily life! As the host of more than 40 international organizations, 180 permanent missions and over 400 NGOs, International Geneva is one of the leading hubs of multilateral diplomacy in the world. The work of these institutions is truly universal in
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CERN gets involved: 60 minutes for the planet
CERN gets involved: 60 minutes for the planet Every year, CERN takes part in the “Earth Hour” initiative to highlight its commitment to preserving the environment. Related articles
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CERN publishes knowledge transfer highlights from 2023
CERN publishes knowledge transfer highlights from 2023 The digital report “Accelerating Innovation Through Partnerships” shows how CERN, in collaboration with its partners, uses its technologies and skills to stimulate innovation for the benefit of society. CERN’s 2023 knowledge transfer highlights are available for the first time in digital format, in line with CERN’s commitment to
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A new data centre at CERN
A new data centre at CERN The new data centre complements the existing centre and will allow CERN to respond to the growing data-processing needs of the worldwide scientific community 23 February, 2024 | By Antonella Del Rosso On 23 February 2024, a brand-new data centre was inaugurated on CERN’s Prévessin site (France), marking the
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From particle physics to medicine
From particle physics to medicine Spend a fascinating evening discovering how the technologies of particle physics are driving progress in medicine BROKEN IMAGE NOT MOVED (drupal url : https://voisins.cern/en/de-la-physique-des-particules-la-medecine) Did you know that particle accelerators are also used to treat cancer? That medical imaging has taken great leaps forwards thanks to the crystals and chips
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Record participation in the 2024 Women and Girls in Science and Technology event!
Record participation in the 2024 Women and Girls in Science and Technology event! In the course of a week, more than 5800 local schoolchildren spent time with female science ambassadors. From 5 to 9 February, more than eighty female ambassadors from CERN, the University of Geneva, EPFL and LAPP spoke to 5800 local pupils, giving
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A year to celebrate CERN’s 70th anniversary
A year to celebrate CERN’s 70th anniversary Celebrations begin with Unveiling the Universe, an event combining science, art and culture in CERN Science Gateway on 30 January Happy 2024 from CERN! In 2024, CERN is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Throughout the year, events and activities will showcase the Laboratory’s rich past, as well as its
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Underground electrical connection between LHC Points 6 (Versonnex) and 5 (Cessy)
In preparation for the High-Luminosity LHC, CERN will construct an underground electrical connection between LHC Points 6 (Versonnex) and 5 (Cessy) in 2024 In preparation for the High-Luminosity LHC, CERN will construct an underground electrical connection between LHC Points 6 (Versonnex) and 5 (Cessy) in 2024 The work will begin in early 2024 and is
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CERN publishes its environment report for 2021–2022
CERN publishes its environment report for 2021–2022 The report highlights progress and areas for future development in CERN’s ongoing efforts to minimise its environmental footprint BROKEN IMAGE NOT MOVED (drupal url : https://voisins.cern/en/le-cern-publie-son-rapport-sur-lenvironnement-2021-2022) CERN Science Gateway is a net-zero carbon footprint building (image : CERN) Today, CERN is publishing its third environment report for the
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Host State Presidents visit CERN
Host State Presidents visit CERN President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron during his state visit to Switzerland at the invitation of the President of the Swiss Confederation Alain Berset President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron in the LHC tunnel on the occasion of his state visit to Switzerland, with the President of the
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Futur en tous genres 2023 at CERN
Futur en tous genres 2023 at CERN Experiences and workshops that inspire future careers! On Thursday, 9 November 2023, CERN once again took part in the Futur en tous genres event. The aim of this initiative is to make schoolchildren aware of the diverse range of careers available to them and to encourage them to
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Registration is now open for the 2024 edition of Women and Girls in Science and Technology!
Registration is now open for the 2024 edition of Women and Girls in Science and Technology! From 5 to 9 February 2024, ambassadors for women and girls in science will be visiting local schools to talk to pupils about their profession. Register your class now! CERN, the UNIGE Faculty of Science, EPFL and the Laboratoire
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The 12th “Partage ta science” symposium took place at CERN
The 12th “Partage ta science” symposium took place at CERN Seven students from secondary schools in the Pays de Gex and Geneva presented their final-year work at a scientific symposium organised by young people, for young people. On Friday, 13 October 2023, CERN welcomed students from secondary schools in Switzerland and France to the cross-border
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CERN Science Gateway: public events programme
CERN Science Gateway: public events programme A season of events for all: find out what is in store now that CERN Science Gateway has opened its doors (Image: CERN) CERN Science Gateway is our new flagship venue for visitors from all over the world wishing to learn more about the Laboratory and its work. The
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CERN inaugurates Science Gateway, its new outreach centre for science education
CERN inaugurates Science Gateway, its new outreach centre for science education CERN has inaugurated its new emblematic centre for science education and outreach targeting a public of all ages. The building was designed by world-renowned architect Renzo Piano and funded by external donations. BROKEN IMAGE NOT MOVED (drupal url : https://voisins.cern/en/le-cern-inaugure-le-portail-de-la-science-son-nouveau-centre-de-communication-grand-public-pour) Eliezer Rabinovici, président du
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CERN gets ready to open Science Gateway
CERN gets ready to open Science Gateway A few days before its highly anticipated opening, we take you behind the scenes of this flagship project for science education and outreach. CERN receives more than 300 000 requests for visits every year, demonstrating the public’s increasing interest in science. In 2017, to meet this demand, the
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CERN switches off its lights for the night in support of the initiative “La nuit est belle!”
CERN switches off its lights for the night in support of the initiative “La nuit est belle!” On the evening of Friday 22 September, all CERN sites remained in darkness, including the new Science Gateway building On the evening of Friday 22 September, CERN once again participated in “La nuit est belle!”. This initiative was
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In 2023, the CineGlobe festival will orbit the local region before landing at Science Gateway
In 2023, the CineGlobe festival will orbit the local region before landing at Science Gateway The 12th edition of the science film festival will comprise three satellite events in Grand-Saconnex, Versoix and Saint-Genis-Pouilly and a closing event at CERN’s Science Gateway The CineGlobe festival was founded in 2007 and celebrates cinema inspired by science, with
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Open Calls for CineGlobe
Open Calls for CineGlobe The twelfth edition of CineGlobe, international film festival inspired by science and technology, presents “Mauvais Je(ux)” – An experimental theatre production that plays games with your data. A creation of Gruppe Laokoon, produced in collaboration with CineGlobe and the GIFF (Geneva International Film Festival) which will take place on 9 November 2023
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An evening dedicated to neutrinos in Prévessin-Moëns
An evening dedicated to neutrinos in Prévessin-Moëns On Saturday, 8 July 2023, the inhabitants of Prévessin-Moëns had the opportunity to visit a unique CERN facility, the Neutrino Platform. CERN, the Prévessin-Moëns local authorities and the village’s municipal library joined forces to organise the event, which enabled local residents to find out more about what goes
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Pint of Science festival brings CERN scientists to local bars
Pint of Science festival brings CERN scientists to local bars More than 150 science enthusiasts flocked to bars in Geneva and Saint-Genis-Pouilly for three evening events dedicated to CERN For the tenth year in a row, the Pint of Science festival – which took place in 400 towns in 26 countries around the world over
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Eleven successful years and counting for the Be a Scientist project
Eleven successful years and counting for the Be a Scientist project For 684 budding scientists from schools in the local area, the 11th edition of the Be a scientist project wrapped up on Thursday, 11 May 2023. For four months, 30 teachers and 684 schoolchildren aged from 7 to 12 from the Geneva, Ain and
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Let’s quantum
Let’s quantum A first-of-its-kind workshop at CERN saw high-school students coming to the Laboratory to discover the fascinating field of quantum science and technology On 6 May, CERN hosted its first-ever workshop for high-school students on all things quantum. The event was organised jointly by CERN’s Quantum Technology Initiative (QTI) and Finland’s QPlayLearn team in
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Between two infinities: Our place in the Universe
Between two infinities: Our place in the Universe A conference by Gianfranco Bertone on 1 June BROKEN IMAGE NOT MOVED (drupal url : https://voisins.cern/en/between-two-infinities-our-place-universe-0) Spectacular advances in modern astronomy have opened our horizon to an unexpected cosmos: a dark, mysterious universe, populated by enigmatic entities we know very little about, such as black holes, dark
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Pint of Science Festival 2023: come and meet CERN scientists on 22, 23 and 24 May
Pint of Science Festival 2023: come and meet CERN scientists on 22, 23 and 24 May CERN scientists will participate in three Pint of Science events in Geneva and one in Saint-Genis-Pouilly. Come along and learn something new about CERN in your local bar. Pint of Science is an annual global science festival that gets
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Happy birthday to the Passport to the Big Bang
Happy birthday to the Passport to the Big Bang The Passport to the Big Bang discovery trail is celebrating its tenth anniversary – ten years during which local people have been able to find out about science and technology while cycling around the France-Geneva countryside. Are ugly quarks the same as beauty antiquarks? Can neutrinos
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The 2023 Django Girls Geneva event was a resounding success!
The 2023 Django Girls Geneva event was a resounding success! Last weekend, 34 “Django Girls” discovered the world of computer programming and created their first website under the guidance of CERN mentors On 21 and 22 April 2023, after two consecutive fully online events, CERN once again hosted an in-person Django Girls Geneva workshop at
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Physics masterclasses at CERN – pupils from local schools discover the infinitesimally small
Physics masterclasses at CERN – pupils from local schools discover the infinitesimally small Upper-secondary-school pupils spent a day analysing real data from CERN’s particle physics experiments This year, in the context of the physics masterclasses coordinated by the International Particle Physics Outreach Group (IPPOG), CERN again welcomed more than 80 pupils from local secondary schools
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CERN takes part in the Earth Hour
CERN takes part in the Earth Hour CERN took part in this symbolic initiative, as it does every year, to signal its commitment to protecting the environment Every year, on the last Saturday of March, Earth Hour is a call to the people of the world to take action to help protect nature and the
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Science Gateway: Night-time traffic disruption expected from 3 to 13 April on the Route de Meyrin
Science Gateway: Night-time traffic disruption expected from 3 to 13 April on the Route de Meyrin Due to works related to Science Gateway, the Route de Meyrin will be closed between 10.00 p.m. and 5.00 a.m. on the nights of 3-6 and 11-13 April Science Gateway, CERN’s new education and science outreach centre, is reaching
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Around a hundred budding young programmers took part in the DevoXX4Kids workshops at CERN
Around a hundred budding young programmers took part in the DevoXX4Kids workshops at CERN Young people aged from 4 to 15 spent a day getting to grips with new technologies in a fun and intuitive way during the DevoXX4Kids workshops, held at CERN. On Saturday, 11 March 2023, CERN hosted DevoXX4Kids – a day of
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23 March 2023 – Mad Maths: a zany, poetic show about mathematics
23 March 2023 – Mad Maths: a zany, poetic show about mathematics Une conférence poético-loufoque sur les mathématiques Presented in the form of a maths lesson, “Mad Maths” is a mad-cap, off-the-wall show performed by two nutty professors. As they push maths to the limits of reason, the result is a hilarious mixture of poetry
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Applications are now open for the Django Girls programming workshop!
Applications are now open for the Django Girls programming workshop! The Django Girls programming workshop, run by CERN engineers for girls and women aged 15 and over, is returning to CERN on 21 and 22 April 2023. Sign up now! The International Girls in ICT Day (ICT = information and communication technologies) will be celebrated
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Feasibility Study for a possible Future Circular Collider (FCC) gets under way on the ground
Feasibility Study for a possible Future Circular Collider (FCC) gets under way on the ground The first phase involves a major geographical, geological and environmental data-gathering effort CERN’s main facility, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), will complete its mission around 2040, and the international particle physics community is already working on various options for the
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Registration for DevoXX4Kids@CERN is now open
Registration for DevoXX4Kids@CERN is now open The conference for budding programmers, aged 4 to 15, is returning to CERN in 2023 CERN will once again play host to DevoXX4Kids on Saturday, 11 March 2023, in the Globe of Science and Innovation. Throughout the day, workshops will be run (in French) for inquisitive youngsters aged 4
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Female science ambassadors reach out to more than 5000 local schoolchildren
Female science ambassadors reach out to more than 5000 local schoolchildren Women working in science and engineering took time out to visit local schools and talk about their jobs as part of “Women and girls in science and technology” week From 30 January to 3 February 2023, around a hundred female science “ambassadors” from CERN,
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Source: CERN (CDS) International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February: local activities for all ages
International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February: local activities for all ages The role of women in science will be celebrated with presentations in schools and a show The International Day of Women and Girls in Science was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in order to promote full and
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Source: CERN (CDS) Building 180’s metamorphosis
Building 180’s metamorphosis The renovation that was completed in 2022 has transformed the appearance of CERN’s second-biggest building in terms of surface area while also improving its energy performance The reuse of equipment is inherent to the technological success that has always made and continues to make CERN what it is. The Proton Synchrotron is
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Source: CERN (CDS) Civil-engineering work for the major upgrade of the LHC completed
Civil-engineering work for the major upgrade of the LHC completed CERN celebrates the completion of the civil-engineering work for the High-Luminosity LHC (HL-LHC), the major upgrade of its flagship collider, the LHC Today, CERN celebrates the completion of the civil-engineering work for the High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider (HL-LHC), the major upgrade of its flagship collider,
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The Future Circular Collider (FCC) study – measurement campaign
Une campagne de mesures dans notre région In accordance with one of the recommendations of the 2020 update of the European Strategy for Particle Physics, CERN’s Member States have entrusted the Organization with the task of studying the feasibility of the Future Circular Collider (FCC), a next-generation particle collider that would succeed the LHC when
