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Apply now for our problem-solving workshop - also known as hackathon - taking place at CERN from 31 October to 2 November
The box office is now open for events in Geneva, Switzerland, this September to mark CERN's 60th anniversary
We would like to invite you to take part in one of the information sessions to explain applications and interviews for indefinite contracts
Over recent years, CERN has been tightening its links with fellow organisations in Geneva’s vibrant international community
The 2014 High School Teacher Programme (HST) is well under way, and this year it has a distinct Middle Eastern flavour, says Rolf Heuer
Former Director of TRIUMF who provided substantial Canadian contributions to the LHC and the ATLAS detector
A small number of places are available to attend CERN's second TEDx event on 24 September - apply now!
ICFA has issued a statement endorsing the particle-physics strategic plans produced in Europe, Asia and the US, and their globally aligned priorities
Today at 4pm in the CERN library, Michael Dittmar presents "Extracted: how the quest for mineral wealth is plundering the planet" by Ugo Bardi
Teachers from the Middle East are working together at CERN’s High School Teachers Training Programme to produce lessons about SESAME
