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Stories inspired by the visit will be published in an anthology later this year
On 1 June 2021, CERN restarted a number of activities for the public after having had the doors closed for visits and events due to the COVID-19 pandemic
The construction of the project is planned to kickstart later this year, a crucial step towards CERN’s dream emblem of science communication
The President of Slovenia and the President of the Swiss Confederation visit CERN on 20 and 21 June, respectively
As part of the 2016 European Union Contest for Young Scientists, Vladislav Gadalov was awarded a visit to CERN for his work in the field of computing
On 15 July, CERN welcomed spaceflight participant Anousheh Ansari
CERN launches a new website for visitors as Globe reopens to the public after extensive renovation
Today at CERN His Holiness Gyalwang Drukpa discussed science and perception with CERN researchers
Twelve professors and students from the Constantine region of Algeria visited CERN as part of their prize for the Cirta-Science competition
Pernilla Craig, one of UK’s youngest female pilots, saw CERN from deep underground and high in the sky on a visit last week
Make-A-Wish visitor Callum Kerr had his dream come true with a trip to CERN