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A large number of visitors are expected at CERN Science Gateway from this autumn, and the youngest ones will be given special treatment
First summer school for secondary students organised between University of Barcelona and CERN
24 high-school students from 24 different countries took part in the first S’Cool LAB Summer CAMP at CERN
The Standard Model Lagrangian equation, seen on t-shirts and mugs from CERN, is explained line-by-line in a new paper aimed at teachers
High school teachers are invited to apply now to visit S’Cool LAB between September 2017 and June 2018
22 places are available for high-school students fascinated by the tiniest parts of our universe to visit CERN for an educational summer camp
S'cool Lab Summer Camp invites 16 to 19 year olds to spend 2 weeks exploring the fascinating world of particle physics at CERN
High school teachers are invited apply online now to visit CERN’s S’Cool LAB for a full day of guided tours and hands-on experiment workshops
Apply now to try hands-on experiments in particle physics at CERN. Deadline: 21 June