Tag: General public
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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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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