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On 26 September, switch off your lights and take some time to observe the stars
We are considering a future redesign of our premises. Our objective is to offer more ergonomic workspaces, adapted to the needs of our users
Artificial intelligence raises a host of ethical questions. Vivek Nallur of University College Dublin will give an overview of these on 21 August
In the event of a medical emergency in the tunnel during LS2, use the defibrillators and emergency equipment available at the LHC and SPS access points
The deadline to register as a volunteer has been extended to the end of August. Please sign-up on the platform for CERN Outreach Events Volunteers
Please note that a new service has been created to manage all requests concerning the supply of gases
On Tuesday 13 August and Thursday 15 August, the CERN openlab summer students 2019 will present their work at a dedicated public Lighting Talk session
