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For 15 years, UNOSAT has been using CERN’s powerful IT infrastructure for the purposes of its humanitarian work
Due to works, the road SCHERRER, in front of buildings 52 and 53, will be closed to traffic from Monday 20 March to Wednesday 22 March
If you are an IT expert interested in being a mentor, apply today.
On 29 March, during the Fermi LAT collaboration meeting at CERN, an open day will be held in CERN’s Main Auditorium
Due to office renovation work, the Users’ Office will move to Building 510 as from 16 March for 2 months
Registration is now open for the CERN Accelerator School’s course on Advanced Accelerator Physics, to be held in Ogham (London) from 3 to 15.09.2017
Gate C will be closed to all traffic (including cyclists and pedestrians) from 15 to 29 March while work is carried out
A hot topic, to be explored from 21 to 26 of March at the Globe Science and Innovation at CERN
The new Service Desk contract will begin on 1 April 2017 and will incorporate the Central Telephone Switchboard
The School will be held in Evora, Portugal, from 6 to 19 September 2017
The SMB Department informs you that refurbishment and renovation works on the ISR road bridge will start next week
Interested in science communication and how to present your research work? Participate in the Swiss heats of FameLab 2017!