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The registration plate readers on Routes Scherrer and Bohr are now operational and have already started to collect data
As is the case every autumn, the Medical Service suggests that you should get vaccinated against seasonal flu
If you are a staff member and considering retirement in the next one or two years, we encourage you to participate in two special seminars
Two technical training courses have been launched for scientists and engineers at CERN
The Long-Term Collections (LTC) of the CERN staff celebrate 45 years at CERN by organising an exhibition in the Main Building from 11 to 14 October
Are you a science or technology teacher, or a student between 12 and 18 years old with a strong interest in science?
How to stay safe on your bike
Registration is now open for the CERN Accelerator School’s specialised course to be held in Erice, Italy from 10-19 March, 2017
Registration for the 2017 sessions of the JUAS and ESIPAP Schools is now open
Springer Nature will be present with a book and journal booth on 4 and 5 October, located as usual in the foyer of the Main Building
IT-CDA is gathering information to more accurately form a snapshot of the CERN IT user community
There are simple measures that you should take to work safely with electronics racks