Category: At CERN
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Heatwave alert: high fire risk across the CERN site
The current heatwave and dry conditions have significantly increased the risk of fire across the CERN site. Dry vegetation can ignite easily, threatening people, buildings and operations. Although a recent fire near the high-voltage substation on the Prévessin site was safely managed, it highlighted the potential danger. CERN’s Green Spaces team is taking measures to
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Next blood donation campaign on 21 and 22 July, Building 29
The last blood donation campaign spanned two days, on Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 March, and thanks to your solidarity, a total of 234 donors came to give blood, of which 70 were new donors. This resulted in 218 donations collected spanning all blood group types. Thank you all! According to the Geneva blood barometer, blood
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Crédit Agricole at the Prévessin site closed until September
The Crédit Agricole branch located at the Prévessin site has been closed since March and will remain closed until early September 2026. During this period, the ATM remains operational. Customers can also use nearby branches, including those in Prévessin, Saint‑Genis‑Pouilly, Ferney‑Voltaire and Gex. Users are encouraged to consult service opening hours on the Campus App.
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Upcoming events
Please note: FCC public debates (in French) in Switzerland and France Registration now open 14–18 Sep | Engineering | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | RPC Conference | ENXVIII Conference on Resistive Plate Chambers and Related Detectors 20 Sep–3 Oct | Accelerators | Peebles, Scotland | CERN Accelerator Schools | ENIntroduction to Accelerator Physics 27 Sep–3
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Coordinating activities at CERN: preparing your work to manage concurrent activities safely
As outlined in our June article, CERN has a coordination structure in place to manage and oversee concurrent activities, including for the demanding LS3 period ahead. Clearly defined activities, announced in advance, are essential to allow teams and coordinators to optimise safety for everyone. The preparation phase is fundamental: 1. Before starting any activity 2.
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Extended opening hours for Gates A and C
Opening hours at Gates A and C providing access to the CERN Meyrin site have been extended. Pedestrians and cyclists continue to have 24/7 access at both gates. Vehicle access is now available on weekdays from 06.00 to 20.00. For all gate opening hours, please consult the Campus website or the Campus App.
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Campus information has moved: discover the new CERN Campus website
Practical information about life and services on the CERN sites is now available on the CERN Campus website. Following the restructuring of the Site and Civil Engineering (SCE) Department website, information related to housing, mobility, catering, access, parking and other campus services has been migrated to the new website. As a result, some links to
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Supporting parents from day one: new and improved leave entitlements
As of 1 July, CERN is strengthening its support for parents welcoming a child through a longer maternity leave and the introduction of a paid parental leave available to all parents. If your child was born on or after 1 January 2026, you may still benefit from these new provisions retroactively, provided that your contract
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The Science Gateway passes the million mark
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 October 2023, the Science Gateway has established itself as a beacon of science tourism. With its five exhibitions, lab workshops, science