Tag: CERN community
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ATLAS observes new composite particle
Physicists from the ATLAS Collaboration reported the first observation of a new particle.
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Before you sign anything: the NDA procedure is now on the Admin e-guide
Exchange of confidential information is part of daily life at CERN. Whether you are exploring a new technology with a supplier, discussing sensitive commercial terms or preparing a collaboration, chances are someone will ask you to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). And chances are, you will not be entirely sure what to do next. Good
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Guitare en Scène festival |14-18 July | Special offer for the CERN community
Guitare en Scène festival |14-18 July | Special offer for the CERN community — Members of the CERN community are once again invited to attend the Guitare en Scène festival at a reduced price. You can enjoy a 10% discount on all tickets for any night of the festival, which will be held in Saint-Julien-en-Genevois
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CERN summer students reunite 50 years later
On 8 May 2026 a group of alumni of CERN’s Summer Student Programme reunited at the place where they first met 50 years ago. The group of four (left to right: Dave Eyre, Christian Gerke, Theo Oyevar and Claus Gössling) first came to CERN in 1976, when the Super Proton Synchrotron had just begun operating.
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Accelerator Report: From protons to ions – the LHC and its injectors prepare for the Run 3 finale
At 6 a.m. on 19 May, the LHC Run 3 proton physics programme officially came to an end. Thanks to the excellent performance and availability of both the LHC and its injector chain, this year’s integrated luminosity surpassed all expectations, with all four main LHC experiments recording values well above the original projections (fig. 1).
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David Adam (1943 – 2026)
David Adam (1943 – 2026) — It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our dear friend and colleague Dave Adam. Dave was born on 30 March 1943 in Greenock, a centre of shipbuilding on the Clyde, close to Glasgow. In 1961 he began an apprenticeship as a metallurgical technician
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Save the date! CERN Safety Day – 4 June: keeping ourselves and each other safe
Every day at CERN, we all face a variety of risks, from potential trips and falls to activity-specific hazards. Safety starts with you. On 4 June, join the HSE Department and collaborating teams at Restaurant 1 and in the Main Building for an interactive CERN Safety Day. Discover hands-on demonstrations on many topics, spanning electrical
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CERN: a haven for birds
CERN is not just a hub for groundbreaking research, it’s also a thriving sanctuary for biodiversity. Spanning 625 hectares, with 415 hectares of non-built environments, CERN’s sites host a remarkable variety of habitats, from forests and meadows to wetlands. These spaces provide a home to over 70 bird species, including the swift, woodpigeon, golden oriole,
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CERN welcomes new firefighters and advanced rescue vehicles
On the occasion of St Florian’s Day, the annual celebration honouring the patron saint of firefighters, CERN’s Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) welcomed four new firefighters – part of this year’s new intake – to its diverse team of 15+ nationalities, alongside two state-of-the-art vehicles. The ceremony was attended by CERN’s Director-General, as well as