Category: At CERN

  • G7 Summit: CERN Campus Practical Information (12-18 June 2026)

    Update on 10 June 2026 Following consultations conducted in close coordination with the Swiss and French authorities, extended opening hours and exceptional conditions for Gate E and the inter-site tunnel will apply on 12, 15, 16, 17, 18 June 2026. Exceptional opening hours on 12, 15, 16, 17, 18 June 2026 Over the weekend, 24/7 access to CERN campus remains possible

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  • G7 Evian 2026: travel and work recommendations at CERN

    As you may know, the G7 summit will take place in Evian from June 15 to 17, 2026. Given its immediate proximity to Switzerland, this event will have direct consequences on security, transport, and traffic in the Lake Geneva region, particularly in Geneva and along the main cross-border routes. Internal border controls with France will be

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  • Ready for Heatwaves

    As spring gives way to summer, we must stay prepared for whatever the season brings – especially when it comes to periods of intense heat. MeteoSwiss declares a heatwave when average temperatures exceed 25°C for at least three consecutive days. To help protect personnel during such events, CERN introduced its dedicated Heatwave Action Plan in 2023. This

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  • Before you sign anything: the NDA procedure is now on the Admin e-guide

    Exchange of confidential information is part of daily life at CERN. Whether you are exploring a new technology with a supplier, discussing sensitive commercial terms or preparing a collaboration, chances are someone will ask you to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). And chances are, you will not be entirely sure what to do next. Good

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  • Guitare en Scène festival |14-18 July | Special offer for the CERN community

    Guitare en Scène festival |14-18 July | Special offer for the CERN community

    Guitare en Scène festival |14-18 July | Special offer for the CERN community — Members of the CERN community are once again invited to attend the Guitare en Scène festival at a reduced price. You can enjoy a 10% discount on all tickets for any night of the festival, which will be held in Saint-Julien-en-Genevois

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  • CERN summer students reunite 50 years later

    CERN summer students reunite 50 years later

    On 8 May 2026 a group of alumni of CERN’s Summer Student Programme reunited at the place where they first met 50 years ago. The group of four (left to right: Dave Eyre, Christian Gerke, Theo Oyevar and Claus Gössling) first came to CERN in 1976, when the Super Proton Synchrotron had just begun operating.

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  • IMPACT undergoes a transformation: new interface launched for LS3 readiness

    Work to improve IMPACT, CERN’s Intervention Management Planning and Coordination Tool, has reached a major milestone. After several years of upgrade work and extensive user consultation, the “IMPACT declaration” (Activity feature) is now being launched to help support the needs of the CERN community during the third long shutdown (LS3). IMPACT is a critical web application used by a

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  • David Adam (1943 – 2026)

    David Adam (1943 – 2026)

    David Adam (1943 – 2026) — It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our dear friend and colleague Dave Adam. Dave was born on 30 March 1943 in Greenock, a centre of shipbuilding on the Clyde, close to Glasgow. In 1961 he began an apprenticeship as a metallurgical technician

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  • Save the date! CERN Safety Day – 4 June: keeping ourselves and each other safe

    Save the date! CERN Safety Day – 4 June: keeping ourselves and each other safe

    Every day at CERN, we all face a variety of risks, from potential trips and falls to activity-specific hazards. Safety starts with you. On 4 June, join the HSE Department and collaborating teams at Restaurant 1 and in the Main Building for an interactive CERN Safety Day. Discover hands-on demonstrations on many topics, spanning electrical

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  • CERN: a haven for birds

    CERN: a haven for birds

    CERN is not just a hub for groundbreaking research, it’s also a thriving sanctuary for biodiversity. Spanning 625 hectares, with 415 hectares of non-built environments, CERN’s sites host a remarkable variety of habitats, from forests and meadows to wetlands. These spaces provide a home to over 70 bird species, including the swift, woodpigeon, golden oriole,

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