Tag: member state
Member states have special duties and privileges. They make a contribution to the capital and operating costs of CERN’s programmes, and are represented in the council, responsible for all important decisions about the organization and its activities.
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The Duke of Edinburgh visits CERN
On Tuesday, 8 September, CERN welcomed His Royal Highness, Prince Edward the Duke of Edinburgh, to visit the site and meet members of the CERN community. Upon arrival at LHC Point 5, he was greeted by the sub-prefect of Gex, Joël Bourgeot, and a CERN delegation that included Director-General Mark Thomson; Director for Accelerators and Technology, Oliver Brüning; Director for Research
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Geographical enlargement: how the CERN family has grown
This week marked not only ten years since the first Associate Member State joined CERN but also a newly signed Associate Member State agreement, extending the CERN family
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Strengthening our diverse workforce while upholding excellence
Diversity and excellence go hand in hand. How does CERN’s new hiring strategy build on efforts to improve gender and nationality diversity?
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Estonian flag raised at CERN
CERN raised today the Estonian flag to welcome its 24th Member State
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CERN welcomes Estonia as its 24th Member State
Estonia becomes the first Baltic country to join CERN as a full Member State
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CERN condolences on the death of Queen Elizabeth II
The CERN flag is flying at half-mast on the Esplanade des Particules today, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II yesterday, at the age of 96. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is one of CERN’s 12 founding Member States. Queen Elizabeth II became its Head of State in February 1952, three
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The Swiss Federal Council holds an extramural session at CERN
The special session of Switzerland’s executive body was followed by an official visit by the President of the Confederation.
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Brazil to become an Associate Member State of CERN
On 3 March 2022, CERN Director-General Fabiola Gianotti and Brazilian Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Marcos Pontes signed an agreement admitting Brazil as an Associate Member State of CERN
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The President of Croatia visits CERN
The easing of health and safety restrictions has put protocol visits back on the agenda at CERN. The President of Croatia, an Associate Member State, honoured CERN with his presence on Thursday, 7 April. Zoran Milanović was welcomed at LHC Point 5 by the sub-prefect for Gex and Nantua, Pascaline Boulay, along with a CERN