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News from Council - June 2016
A major topic was the approval of CERN’s Medium Term Plan (MTP) 2017-2021
Why diversity means more than just gender
Martin Steinacher, Director for Finance and Human Resources, writes to CERN personnel about diversity at the Organisation
What makes CERN’s research great
As a newcomer to CERN, I find myself both honoured and humbled to have had the role of Research Director confided in me for five years
A great start for the whole CERN accelerator chain
With physics data-taking under way this week at the LHC, I’d like to take a look at what’s been happening at the rest of the CERN accelerator chain.
The IR Sector – Opening new horizons for CERN
Charlotte Warakaulle shares her vision for the new International Relations (IR) Sector.
Physics for all
“Physics for all” ran the cover story on the March issue of Physics World magazine, and it's a sentiment that we can surely all put our weight behind.
Congratulations on the direct detection of gravitational waves
This week saw the announcement of an extraordinary physics result: the first direct detection of gravitational waves.
Detection of Gravitational Waves
The announcement by LIGO and VIRGO collaborations of direct detection of gravitational waves confirms one of Einstein's major predictions
The Chamonix workshop: a key point in the CERN calendar
Last week I attended the annual LHC performance workshop in Chamonix. This meeting is an essential part of the CERN calendar.
Looking forward to a great year ahead
The year 2016 will be very challenging but also very exciting for all of us at CERN.