Tag: At CERN
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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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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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CERN, CHUV and THERYQ join forces for a world first in cancer radiotherapy
CERN, CHUV and THERYQ join forces for a world first in cancer radiotherapy CERN, CHUV and THERYQ have signed an agreement for the development of a revolutionary FLASH radiotherapy device The schematic shows the concept of a new revolutionary VHEE FLASH radiotherapy device (Image: CERN) CERN, the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois(CHUV) and THERYQ (ALCEN group)
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CERN takes part in the 2022 edition of Futur en tous genres
CERN takes part in the 2022 edition of Futur en tous genres A day designed to break down gender stereotypes and broaden professional horizons! On Thursday, 10 November 2022, as part of the Futur en tous genres event, CERN welcomed 24 children from Swiss schools for a day of discovery. Futur en tous genres is
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Six local school pupils light up the Globe with their scientific projects
Six local school pupils light up the Globe with their scientific projects CERN hosted Partage ta science, the cross-border scientific symposium, in the Globe of Science and Innovation on Friday, 14 October 2022. For the eleventh time in a row, Partage ta science, an event organised by and for young people, took place at CERN.
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Microcosm closes its doors
Microcosm closes its doors Microcosm permanent exhibition has permanently closed on 18 September 2022 Microcosm permanent exhibition has permanently closed on 18 September 2022 due to construction works for the Science Gateway, CERN new visitors centre, to open in summer 2023. In the meantime, Universe of Particles permanent exhibition in the Globe of Science and
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A summer of scientific encounters with CERN
A summer of scientific encounters with CERN This summer, CERN has organised several events for the population of the Greater Geneva area July is not yet over, but summer 2022 has already seen a whole variety of local scientific events involving CERN – so it’s time for a round-up. The events began at the end
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Four cinema and discussion evenings to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the discovery of the Higgs boson
Four cinema and discussion evenings to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the discovery of the Higgs boson Screenings of the film Particle Fever in local cinemas and theatres will be followed by discussions with scientists about the present and future of research at CERN. Four cinema and discussion evenings to celebrate the 10th anniversary of
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Two upcoming public events on the environment at the Globe of Science and Innovation
Two upcoming public events on the environment at the Globe of Science and Innovation In May and June, the Globe will shine its spotlight on responsible consumption and the climate emergency CERN’s Year of Environmental Awareness continues, with two evening events for the public scheduled at the Globe. On Thursday, 12 May at 8 p.m.,
