Tag: CERN community

  • Ian Shipsey (1959 – 2024)

    Ian Shipsey (1959 – 2024)

    Ian Shipsey(1959 – 2024) — Experimental particle physicist Ian Shipsey, a remarkable leader and individual, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in Oxford on 7 October. Ian was educated at Queen Mary University of London and the University of Edinburgh, where he earned his PhD in 1986 for his work on the NA31 experiment at CERN.

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  • CMS develops new AI algorithm to detect anomalies

    CMS develops new AI algorithm to detect anomalies

    During LHC Run 3, researchers at the experiment have deployed an innovative machine learning technique that will improve the data quality of one of the detector’s most crucial components

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  • Computer Security: Security Rules revised

    Computer Security: Security Rules revised

    All owners of computing resources connected to or provided to them by CERN’s computing facilities are ultimately responsible for the compliance of their actions and their resources with these Rules

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  • Celebrating 25 years of service to CERN in 2024

    Staff members who marked 25 years of service to CERN in 2024 were invited by the Director-General to the traditional ceremony held in their honour on 4 November 2024. The photos from the ceremony and the list of the 63 staff members concerned can be viewed in this album (restricted access). We thank them all

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  • Heavy-ion run at the LHC begins

    Heavy-ion run at the LHC begins

    For the next 17 days, every minute counts when it comes to taking lead–lead collision data

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  • CERN Council selects Mark Thomson as next Director-General, starting in 2026

    CERN Council selects Mark Thomson as next Director-General, starting in 2026

    Professor Thomson’s five-year mandate will begin on 1 January 2026

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  • “Twilight burglary” prevention campaign

    “Twilight burglary” prevention campaign — The Swiss authorities warn of high risks of burglary at this time of year. Risks can be considerably reduced by taking simple preventive measures: More information on the Swiss Crime Prevention website at: https://www.skppsc.ch/fr/sujets/cambriolage/ In the event of an incident, please refer to the information on the following websites: Host

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  • Celebrating one year of CERN Venture Connect

    Celebrating one year of CERN Venture Connect

    A year into its journey, CERN Venture Connect has become a launchpad for deep-tech startups

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  • Accelerator Report: Lead ions take the stage

    Accelerator Report: Lead ions take the stage

    As the LHC and SPS wrap up their 2024 proton run, teams are making final preparations for the lead-ion physics run starting on 4 November

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  • Computer Security: 2FA – 2 Fine Astuces

    Computer Security: 2FA – 2 Fine Astuces

    To make your life under 2FA a bit easier, however, here are 2 Fine Astuces (tips) to improve 2FA usability

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