Category: At CERN
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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 interdisciplinary program combining film screenings, live
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Upcoming events
Check out this curated list of upcoming events for the 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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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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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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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
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Register as a guide for the 2026 Museum Night!