Tag: Announcement

  • The French Post Office (Prévessin site) is permanently closing

    The French post office located on the Prévessin site (building 866- R-C06) will close on 27 March 2026. This decision was taken by La Poste due to the operating costs of the office and its low level of use. Those wishing to send postal items may visit the post office in Prévessin-Moëns or the one

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  • Revision of OC 11: a modernised data privacy framework for CERN

    Following the Director-General’s approval on 17 December 2025, the revised Operational Circular No. 11, “The processing of personal data at CERN” (OC 11), entered into force on 1 February 2026. This revised Circular cancels and replaces Operational Circular No. 11 dated January 2019 and its two annexes which came into force on 1 July 2021.

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  • CERN launches KENORA: a new era in occupational health management

    On 12 January 2026, CERN’s Medical Service implemented KENORA, a new occupational health management system to modernise and strengthen occupational health monitoring across the Organization, replacing the existing KITRY (medical records) and PLAMED (planning tool). It is based on a single, secure platform and represents a significant step forward in the management of occupational health

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  • Tools for balance: sign up for a group Stress Check-up session in 2026

    Tools for balance: sign up for a group Stress Check-up session in 2026

    In 2025, CERN launched the Stress Check-up Programme, built on awareness, action and support. This initiative underscored our commitment to fostering a healthy, resilient community by providing tools to recognise, address and manage stress effectively. As we begin 2026, we are pleased to announce four new group sessions. You can secure your place by registering

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  • NIRMA on the move: mapping electromagnetic environments at CERN

    NIRMA on the move: mapping electromagnetic environments at CERN

    Over the coming weeks, you may notice a vehicle equipped with antennas driving slowly on the CERN roads. This is part of the Non-Ionising Radiation Mapping and Assessment (NIRMA) project. The vehicle is equipped with the TURTLE (Top-mounted Unit for NIR Time-averaged Field Level Evaluation), a mobile unit dedicated to measuring electromagnetic fields in the

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  • Pressure equipment safety: your responsibility, our priority

    Pressure equipment safety: your responsibility, our priority

    Safety is everyone’s responsibility. At CERN, pressure equipment such as vessels, piping and safety accessories is essential for both industrial and experimental activities. However, these systems also pose risks due to the energy they contain and the chemical hazards posed by their contents. In the interests of the safety of all personnel and installations, it

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  • CERN’s ISO 50001 certification has been renewed

    CERN’s ISO 50001 certification has been renewed

    Following extensive audits by the French national organisation for standardisation (AFNOR) at the end of 2025, CERN’s ISO 50001 certification has been renewed for another three years, until 1 February 2029. This certification, first awarded in February 2023, recognises CERN’s robust systems and processes for monitoring, improving and optimising energy performance, all in alignment with

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  • Upcoming events

    Upcoming events

    Check out this curated list of upcoming events for the CERN community

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  • 4 February | Annual testing of sirens across Switzerland

    4 February | Annual testing of sirens across Switzerland

    The canton of Geneva authorities wish to remind you that the annual testing of sirens across Switzerland is taking place on Wednesday 4 February 2026 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. In Geneva, 116 sirens (a regular loud sound lasting one minute) as well as a “water alert signal” (for those living close to the

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  • Take part in the 2026 Mentoring@CERN programme

    If you’re looking for guidance, a sounding board or the chance to share your experience, the Mentoring@CERN programme is for you.

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