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After 60 hours of hacking at IdeaSquare, the resulting prototypes will be presented at the Globe, from 6.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m on Sunday, 8 October
The 10 and 11 October, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research together with CERN are holding the 13th Industrial Exhibition “Germany at CERN"
Join us for a drink in R1 to get to know each other a little better. Register here: https://indico.cern.ch/event/661717/
A European Broadcasting Union (EBU) Seminar at CERN will address the relationship between science and the media. The event will be broadcasted.
New procedures for sending items by registered and express mail are being introduced from Monday 25 September
Your chance to be part of CERN's Automnales team, explaining and presenting our science at the fair in November
The restaurant area for official lunches and dinners has been renovated to create an elegant and high-tech setting
CERN will celebrate the World Teachers’ Day 2017 with a special event on 5 October
On 7 October, the Palais des Nations will open its doors to the world for the UN Geneva Office’s 2017 Open Day
The procedures for the registration and customs clearance of vehicles in the 431 K and CD special series (“green plates”) will be digitised
As of Monday 18 September 2017, the central heating will be progressively turned on throughout CERN
Lots of inspiring experiences, workshops and a career’s forum for girls aged 11-14