Tag: CERN community
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Computer Security: Welcome, summer students!
A warm welcome to the summer-student class of 2026! We’re glad that you made it to CERN! We offer a packed agenda for the next two months: challenging lectures; interesting projects to tackle with your team; and lots of time to take a great big gulp of CERN’s academic freedom, spirit and creativity! In order
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Heatwave alert: high fire risk across the CERN site
The current heatwave and dry conditions have significantly increased the risk of fire across the CERN site. Dry vegetation can ignite easily, threatening people, buildings and operations. Although a recent fire near the high-voltage substation on the Prévessin site was safely managed, it highlighted the potential danger. CERN’s Green Spaces team is taking measures to
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Next blood donation campaign on 21 and 22 July, Building 29
The last blood donation campaign spanned two days, on Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 March, and thanks to your solidarity, a total of 234 donors came to give blood, of which 70 were new donors. This resulted in 218 donations collected spanning all blood group types. Thank you all! According to the Geneva blood barometer, blood
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Crédit Agricole at the Prévessin site closed until September
The Crédit Agricole branch located at the Prévessin site has been closed since March and will remain closed until early September 2026. During this period, the ATM remains operational. Customers can also use nearby branches, including those in Prévessin, Saint‑Genis‑Pouilly, Ferney‑Voltaire and Gex. Users are encouraged to consult service opening hours on the Campus App.
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Upcoming events
Please note: FCC public debates (in French) in Switzerland and France Registration now open 14–18 Sep | Engineering | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | RPC Conference | ENXVIII Conference on Resistive Plate Chambers and Related Detectors 20 Sep–3 Oct | Accelerators | Peebles, Scotland | CERN Accelerator Schools | ENIntroduction to Accelerator Physics 27 Sep–3
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On 11 July 2026, set off on the Future Explorers adventure at CERN!
CERN’s science festival, Future Explorers, will celebrate exploration in all its forms. CERN invites the public to discover how curiosity, collaboration and daring help push the boundaries of knowledge. On the programme: inspiring talks, meetings with explorers from a variety of fields, interactive workshops in the ‘discovery den’ at the Globe, book signings and music
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Coordinating activities at CERN: preparing your work to manage concurrent activities safely
As outlined in our June article, CERN has a coordination structure in place to manage and oversee concurrent activities, including for the demanding LS3 period ahead. Clearly defined activities, announced in advance, are essential to allow teams and coordinators to optimise safety for everyone. The preparation phase is fundamental: 1. Before starting any activity 2.
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Bernard Royce French (1931–2025)
Bernard Royce French (1931–2025) — Bernard French, a CERN physicist who worked on and led numerous experiments, especially at the OMEGA spectrometer at CERN, died on 5 November 2025 at the age of 94. Bernard was born in 1931 and gained his PhD at Imperial College London in 1958, staying there as a research fellow
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Extended opening hours for Gates A and C
Opening hours at Gates A and C providing access to the CERN Meyrin site have been extended. Pedestrians and cyclists continue to have 24/7 access at both gates. Vehicle access is now available on weekdays from 06.00 to 20.00. For all gate opening hours, please consult the Campus website or the Campus App.
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George Kalmus (1935–2026)
George Kalmus (1935–2026) — It is with great sadness that we learned that George Kalmus passed away on 27 May at the age of 91. George had a long and distinguished career in experimental particle physics, not only at CERN, where he played a leading role in many experiments, but also at the Rutherford Appleton