Tag: CERN community
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Hantavirus: an update from the CERN Medical Service
You may have seen recent news about a hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius. As of 12 May 2026, 11 cases (nine confirmed, two probable) have been reported, including three deaths. Affected passengers are currently hospitalised in Switzerland, France, Germany, Spain and the Netherlands. Hantavirus is typically contracted through contact with infected
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3 June | “Tour du Canton” race at CERN
CERN will host the second stage of the 2026 Tour du Canton de Genève. The 8.9 km race is open to all and runners will start by the Science Gateway before taking in the Swiss countryside on their way up to Mategnin, before returning to CERN to finish. More information and registration at http://www.courir-ge.csh/.
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First steel beams for DUNE start to be lowered
In a major milestone for the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) in the US, approximately 4500 tonnes of steel beams will soon be moved 1.5 km underground to build the structural elements of two enormous detectors. CERN is playing a key role in DUNE, an international endeavour to explore the mysterious properties of neutrinos. On 7 May,
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Update on the public debate regarding the Future Circular Collider project
On 23 April, an update session was held at CERN regarding the ongoing public debate on the Future Circular Collider (FCC) project. This event was aimed at members of the CERN community wishing to find out more about the progress of the FCC project and the various initiatives designed to inform and engage with the
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From Amazonia to CERN: First Brazilian Teacher Programme held at CERN
From 19 to 24 April 2026, CERN welcomed 24 high-school teachers from across Brazil for its very first Brazilian Teacher Programme. Representing all regions of the country, the participants travelled both from major state capitals and remote areas in Amazonia, reflecting the geographical and cultural diversity of Brazil. Launched in 1998, CERN’s Teacher Programmes are
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Supporting early careers beyond CERN
The CERN Alumni Network aims to provide those who have left the Laboratory with a means of keeping in touch with CERN and with each other. This mission begins at CERN, as the network supports soon-to-be alumni in their transition. Each year, many people transition beyond CERN, often into industry – a move that presents
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CERN’s KiCad component library now open source
The cornerstone of open source philosophy is that the recipients of technology should have access to all of its building blocks, such as software code, schematics for electronics and mechanical designs. This lets everyone study, modify and redistribute the technology to others. Since releasing the World Wide Web software under an open source licence in
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Upcoming events
4–8 May | Knowledge Transfer | TH Conference Room & Online | Theory Workshops | ENGravitational waves from amplitudes 8 May 10:00 | At CERN | Library | Archives, Library & Open Science Events | ENMeet the author of “A concise history of radiation detectors: Hunting for the unknown” 8 May 11:00 | Computing |
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Explore CERN’s biodiversity: new orchid and late-mowing panels installed
CERN’s commitment to biodiversity is now more visible than ever! Nineteen new information panels have been installed around the Meyrin site, offering everyone the chance to learn about the different orchid species that call CERN home. Five of these panels focus on the importance of late mowing, a practice that allows flora to complete its
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Diabetes awareness campaign
Did you know that more than 589 million people worldwide live with diabetes (IDF, 2024), and that one in nine adults is affected? In Switzerland, almost 500 000 people are affected by this chronic disease (Diabetes Switzerland, FOPH, 2024–2025). Yet type 2 diabetes, which accounts for 90% of cases, can be avoided or delayed by following