Tag: CERN community
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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
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Computer Security: Agentic loss of control
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) brings many opportunities but also comes with risks (see our last-but-one Bulletin article). Writing better software and code (or not). Having better answers (or just better lies). Creating a fancier and more beautiful CV (which might not be you anymore). Producing cool videos of your last vacation for your
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New short-term unplanned medical, death and disability insurance for MPAs
New short-term unplanned medical, death and disability insurance for CERN associated members of the personnel (MPAs) is now available. This insurance is intended for short assignments of up to 90 days within any 180-day period (renewable under the same conditions). Please note that holders of a legitimation card are not eligible. It has been designed
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2026 relay race: another resounding success!
The 2026 edition of the CERN relay race, which took place on 7 May, attracted a total of 194 teams (compared with 184 last year) and over 1100 runners. Times ranged from 12 minutes and 32 seconds (with veterans “The Shabbys” once again the winners!) to over 22 minutes. The walking race brought together 33
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The CineGlobe Festival returns to CERN!
The 15th edition of the CineGlobe Festival will take place from June 5 to 7, 2026 at CERN. CineGlobe offers a unique meeting point between cinema, science, and immersive experiences around this year’s theme: Transitions. Throughout the weekend, CineGlobe invites audiences of all ages to discover a rich and interdisciplinary program combining film screenings, live
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Upcoming events
Check out this curated list of upcoming events for the CERN community
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Cloudy with a chance of muons
When you want to capture an important moment in your life, you often take a photo. You could write down the key details instead – who you were with, where you were, the time of day – but this information might not be as impactful as a picture of the event. Physicists like to record
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Hantavirus: an update from the CERN Medical Service
You may have seen recent news about a hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius. As of 12 May 2026, 11 cases (nine confirmed, two probable) have been reported, including three deaths. Affected passengers are currently hospitalised in Switzerland, France, Germany, Spain and the Netherlands. Hantavirus is typically contracted through contact with infected
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3 June | “Tour du Canton” race at CERN
CERN will host the second stage of the 2026 Tour du Canton de Genève. The 8.9 km race is open to all and runners will start by the Science Gateway before taking in the Swiss countryside on their way up to Mategnin, before returning to CERN to finish. More information and registration at http://www.courir-ge.csh/.