Tag: CERN community

  • 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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  • Summer work for children of members of the personnel in 2026

    Summer work for children of members of the personnel in 2026 Written by: HR department — As part of its annual summer work programme, CERN will offer a limited number of short-term summer jobs to children of members of the personnel (i.e. anyone holding an employment or association contract with the Organization). These positions involve

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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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  • Accelerator Report: The accelerator complex is gradually waking up from the winter shutdown

    Accelerator Report: The accelerator complex is gradually waking up from the winter shutdown

    Beam commissioning is progressing well in CERN’s accelerator complex, with beams already at the gates of the SPS

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  • Operational Circular No. 11 (Rev.1) – The Processing of Personal Data at CERN

    Operational Circular No. 11 (Rev.1) – The Processing of Personal Data at CERN Written by: HR department — Operational Circular No. 11 (Rev. 1), entitled “The processing of personal data at CERN”, approved by the Director-General, is now available via the following link. This revision cancels and replaces Operational Circular No. 11, entitled “The processing

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  • A simpler way to extend maternity leave

    A simpler way to extend maternity leave Written by: HR department — Supporting parenthood is important for our Organization and we aim to make the administrative steps relating to the birth of a child as simple as possible. You can now extend your maternity leave by up to four additional weeks, to facilitate breastfeeding, simply

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  • Celebrating Women in Science Day 2026 at CERN

    Celebrating Women in Science Day 2026 at CERN

    CERN features six scientists for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

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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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