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The 9th International Masterclasses in particle physics kicked off today, linking high school students around the world by video-conference
Register before 28 February
Due to maintenance there will be frequent power interruptions in the Meyrin West area; please switch off electrical equipment
Rolf Heuer expresses his thanks to all the people who made this first LHC run such a success
A limited number of positions available to children of personnel (aged 18-24) between June and September
The CERN Courier is now available as a PDF edition
Sound artist Bill Fontana recorded his first soundscapes at CERN on a 4-day induction visit preceding his residency
Attendance is free for iCSC2013 - “Where students turn into teachers”. Topics include GPUs, Computer vision, SW Testing, Grid interpretation
Gate E will be open until the end of traffic jams
