Protect yourself and others: get a flu vaccination

The influenza season is approaching and with it comes the consideration of getting a flu vaccination to protect yourself and others. The CERN infirmary will vaccinate any person working on the CERN site (MPE, MPA, temporary workers and contractors) provided the person brings their own vaccine and that the relevant medical questionnaire at the infirmary confirms there are no contraindications to vaccination. Both conditions have to be met for the vaccination to be administered. A medical prescription will be given to the patient after the vaccination to allow the reimbursement of the vaccine by the person’s health insurance provider.

CERN retirees and family members can obtain the flu vaccination in France or Switzerland from their general practitioner or chemist’s: the vaccination is also be reimbursed by the CHIS according to its own rules.

The infirmary is open for vaccination Monday to Friday from 8.30 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.

For more information, see: https://hse.cern/fluvaccination.

anschaef Wed, 10/08/2025 - 11:35 Byline Medical Service Publication Date Wed, 10/08/2025 - 11:31

Renovation of the Main Workshop (B100) to begin in October 2025

The Main Workshop, a historic building dating back to 1957, is a cornerstone of CERN’s technical infrastructure. Covering an area of 5000 m² and housing around 70 operators, technicians and engineers, it will undergo major renovation work starting on 1 October 2025.

The aim of the project, which will take around three and a half years to complete, is to modernise this iconic facility while ensuring continuity of service throughout the works. The renovation will include decontamination, structural renovation, interior refurbishment and modernisation of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical systems, in accordance with the HPE standard for renovated parts and THPE standards for newly constructed parts. The project also includes the installation of solar panels and rainwater retention systems on the roof, in line with CERN’s environmental objectives.

The work will be carried out in four phases so that normal activities can continue in parallel with the construction operations. Some areas of the Meyrin site, including parking spaces and access roads, will be temporarily occupied by the worksite to guarantee safety and separation between construction zones and areas where work will continue as normal (see sketch).

Beyond technical upgrades, the project has three main objectives:

• to restore high standards of safety, ergonomics, quality and reliability in the workplace;
• to strengthen the integration of the EN-MME teams by bringing them into closer proximity, thereby fostering synergy and consistency in working practices;
• to free up and reallocate 1000 m² of space in Buildings 112, 376 and 18.

The works will affect a large area around the building. In particular, certain roads and parking spaces will be used for the construction site facilities in order to ensure a safe environment and to separate the flow of traffic between the areas under construction and those that will remain operational.

The SCE department thanks the CERN community in advance for its understanding and cooperation while this work is taking place and encourages everyone to comply with the parking regulations. To ensure that the renovation of the Main Workshop progresses smoothly and that its occupants are as comfortable as possible, the Security service will carry out regular checks in this area.

anschaef Fri, 10/03/2025 - 10:38 Byline SCE department Publication Date Fri, 10/03/2025 - 10:36

Voxxed Days are back – join us!

Voxxed Days CERN 2026 will take place on 10 February 2026 at CERN Science Gateway. Voxxed Days is a series of software-developer-focused events organised by local community groups around the world.

Review
If you’d like to sign up to be a community reviewer and have your say on which talks make it to the stage, you can fill in this one-minute form and we'll get back to you.

Speak
If you'd be interested in speaking at the event, the call for papers is open until 21 October. We prioritise CERN submissions for the short 15-minute lunch talks, but please go ahead and submit full talks as well if you like!

Attend
As always, a significant number of tickets will be reserved for CERN personnel, taking into account demand and overall representation of the departments. More information on tickets will be published towards the end of the year.

Volunteer
If you're interested in helping out with the event (and getting a ticket to attend the talks), we’d love to have you on board. We'll hold a short introductory session for volunteers in the coming weeks. Just subscribe to this e-group: voxxed-days-volunteers.

 

If you have any questions, you can email voxxed-days-organizers@cern.ch.

anschaef Fri, 10/03/2025 - 10:26 Publication Date Fri, 10/03/2025 - 10:24

Pink October and Movember at CERN: helping you take care of your health

Breast cancer and prostate cancer are among the most common cancers worldwide – but early detection can save lives. Regular screening, awareness of risk factors and healthy lifestyle choices are key to prevention and to better health outcomes in the event of illness.

This autumn, the CERN Medical Service is joining the Pink October and Movember campaigns to raise awareness and answer your questions. Our dedicated stands will give you the opportunity to learn more about prevention, screening and the support resources available.

Come and see us at the Pink October stands from 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. on:

• Tuesday, 14 October – Restaurant 1
• Wednesday, 15 October – Restaurant 3, Prévessin
• Thursday, 16 October – Restaurant 2

Come and see us at the Movember stands from 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. on:

• Tuesday, 11 November – Restaurant 1
• Wednesday, 12 November – Restaurant 3, Prévessin
• Thursday, 13 November – Restaurant 2

Take a few minutes to stop by, ask questions and find out how small changes can make a big difference to your health and the health of your loved ones.

Find out more about cancer awareness and prevention on the Medical Service’s dedicated webpage: https://hse.cern/content/cancer-awareness-and-prevention.

anschaef Thu, 10/02/2025 - 12:45 Byline Medical Service Publication Date Thu, 10/02/2025 - 12:42

A healthy mind for a calmer future – Lunchtime talk on 9 October

Mental health is a critical issue. According to a study conducted in 29 countries, one in every two people will experience a mental health disorder by the age of 75. The risks are even higher in the fields of science and academia, with above-average levels of stress, anxiety and burn-out.

At CERN, where the work can be highly demanding, finding a balance between performance and well-being is essential. Building resilience, learning to manage stress and caring for your brain are the keys to sustainable performance.

On 9 October, a lunchtime talk entitled “A healthy mind for a calmer future” is being organised as part of the Mental Health campaign, with a panel of health and neuroscience experts. Come and learn about practical strategies for boosting your mental equilibrium and building a calmer future for yourself.

Save the date – join us!

A snack lunch will be served at the entrance to Room Skłodowska-Curie (40/S2-C01) from 11.00 a.m. The talk will begin at 11.30 a.m.

Link to register on INDICO: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1570517/overview.

anschaef Thu, 10/02/2025 - 11:53 Byline Medical Service Publication Date Thu, 10/02/2025 - 11:52

Introducing CERN’s new general Safety knowledge base

The new General Safety Knowledge Base is an online resource designed to help CERN personnel quickly find answers to frequently asked questions across all Safety domains.

This dynamic FAQ-style platform complements the official Safety rules webpage, which remains the authoritative source for CERN’s legal framework in matters of Safety, including Safety guidelines.

While it does not replace this official content, it enhances it by offering accessible explanations and practical implementation guidance with respect to real CERN situations.

The Knowledge Base reflects questions from personnel and will be continuously evolving, with new entries added based on your feedback and emerging safety topics.

If you have suggestions or notice missing content, your feedback is welcome to help improve this essential tool. Contact SafetyFAQ-feedback@cern.ch and let us know!

Stay informed. Stay safe. Explore the Safety knowledge base today.

anschaef Thu, 10/02/2025 - 11:47 Byline HSE unit Publication Date Thu, 10/02/2025 - 11:46

A newcomer among CERN self-rescue masks: meet DEZEGA CARBO 30

Anyone entering underground facilities such as the SPS, the LHC and the experimental caverns must be equipped with a self-rescue mask: a life-saving breathing apparatus designed to protect against respiratory hazards such as oxygen deficiency, smoke, toxic fumes and gases.

Access to these areas and the provision of a self-rescue mask is subject to specific safety training courses designed to familiarise the user with the mask’s operating principle and the conditions under which it must be worn:

• “Self-Rescue Mask – Initial” is a dedicated three-hour classroom programme (validity: three years) available for the incoming personnel concerned, providing essential information on the use of the self-rescue masks available at CERN and relevant emergency response procedures.
• “Self-Rescue Mask – Refresher” – is a blended learning programme (validity: three years) for personnel already familiar with the masks, which combines interactive e-learning with hands-on practice.

Until now, CERN has used two self-rescue mask models: Honeywell Oxy-Pro and SavOx. The Honeywell Oxy-Pro is currently being phased out and replaced with a new model, the DEZEGA CARBO 30, which is now appearing in the CERN Stores alongside the MSA SavOx model.

While the operating principle of the DEZEGA CARBO 30 is largely the same as other models, there are some differences in how the mask is opened, activated and adjusted.

If you are likely to swap to the new DEZEGA CARBO 30 model in the near future, it is recommended that you enrol in a “Self-Rescue Mask – Refresher” course. Alternatively, you can find a poster and video of the mask’s operating procedure and exploded views of the equipment by scanning the QR code below.

Before joining a training session, please ascertain which type of mask you will be using so that the practical part of the training can be adapted accordingly.

If you have been assigned your own mask, please make sure you store it in a suitable location, perform yearly inspections and return it to the CERN Stores if in doubt about its state.

Safety always.

Click here to access resources, posters and videos of operating procedures and exploded views of the equipment.

anschaef Thu, 10/02/2025 - 11:34 Byline HSE unit Publication Date Thu, 10/02/2025 - 11:31

Electrical Safety Awareness Day

Electricity powers our world, but how confidently are you using it? Are you switched on to best practice in electrical safety, or could your knowledge use an extra spark to ensure you and others stay safe?

We all interact with electricity every day, but we may not be aware of the actual risks it poses. Whether your role involves something as simple as using a Swiss adaptor for your laptop, or you are working hands-on with CERN’s intricate electrical installations, there are risks involved that could have serious consequences. It’s worth taking a moment to reflect on these risks and learn how to manage them effectively.

Join us in Restaurant 3 in Prévessin on 7 October from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for in-person advice, live demos and practical information from CERN’s electrical safety experts. Whether you’re curious about the risks of travel adaptors and extension leads or you need guidance on selecting your next Arc Flash visor or personal protective equipment (PPE), this is your opportunity to learn, ask questions and improve safety in your workplace.

Keep yourself and your equipment safe at home, at work or wherever you’re plugging in next by taking a few minutes to join us and benefit from advice from CERN experts.

Awareness powers safety, and education is the best conductor.

anschaef Mon, 09/29/2025 - 08:22 Byline HSE unit Publication Date Thu, 10/02/2025 - 08:20

Upcoming events

30 Sep 18:00 | At CERN | Meyrin site | CERN Running Club | EN&FR
CERN Road Race

1 Oct 13:00 | Knowledge Sharing | IdeaSquare | IPPOG & CMS | EN
Special Particle Physics Masterclasses for CERN Personnel

1 Oct 14:00 | Physics | 4/3-006 - TH Conference Room | Theory Colloquia | EN
High-precision gravitational wave physics from worldline quantum field theory by Jan Plefka 

3 Oct 18:00 | Knowledge Sharing | Globe of Science and Innovation | CERN Public events | FR
Partage ta science

6 Oct 15:00 | Knowledge Sharing | Online | Library Science Talk | EN
Open and Automated Workflows for Preserving Digital Archives by Shelly Black & Brian Dietz

7 Oct 17:30 | Knowledge Sharing | CERN Council Chamber | Staff Association | EN
Working in science in the age of AI, by Marcel Salathe

10 Oct 17:00 | Knowledge Sharing | CERN IdeaSquare | Women in Technology (WIT) | EN
Designing the Future of Women in STEM

14 Oct 16:15 | Knowledge Sharing | Council Chamber | KT Seminars | EN
Optimising cooling and ventilation motors to save energy: How CERN can be used as a sustainability blueprint for other facilities 

Registration now open

14 Oct 16:15 | Knowledge Sharing | GSI-FAIR & online | GSI-FAIR Colloquium | EN
Special Colloquium in Memoriam Hans J. Specht

20–24 Oct | Physics | CERN | LHC Physics Centre at CERN | EN
SEARCH conference

23 Oct 09:30 | Knowledge Sharing | CERN Council Chamber | Open Source Program Office | EN
ZenDiS & Sovereign Tech Agency @ CERN

23 Oct 14:00 | Knowledge Sharing | CERN Council Chamber | Open Source Program Office | EN
Open Source at CERN in 2025/2026

27–28 Oct | Physics | 6/2-024 - BE Auditorium | TH Workshops | EN
Symposium on Quantum Technologies for Fundamental Physics: Quantum simulators in HEP 2025

31 Oct 14:00 | Knowledge Sharing | 222/R-001 and online | CERN alumni | EN
Moving Out of Academia to – special edition on data science & analytics to MedTech, software engineering, sustainability, finance, consulting and entrepreneurship

5–7 Nov | Accelerators | INFN University of Milan | International Muon Collider Collaboration | EN
International Muon Collider Collaboration Cooling Demonstrator Workshop 2025

7 Nov 14:00 | Knowledge Sharing | Zoom | L&D Micro-Talks | EN
#18 - Peak Energy, Peak Performance: Lessons from Elite Sports 

10–13 Nov | Knowledge Sharing | CERN | History Symposium | EN
4th International Symposium on the History of Particle Physics

16–29 Nov | Accelerators | Split, Croatia | CERN Accelerator School | EN
Beam Instrumentation

17–21 Nov | Computing | Valencia, Spain | ROOT | EN
ROOT Users Workshop 2025

11–24 Jan | Computing | Santiago, Chile | CERN School of Computing | EN
CERN School of Computing – Latin America 2026

3–13 Mar | Experiments | CERN | EDIT (Excellence in Detector and Instrumentation Technologies) | EN
EDIT 2026

9–13 Mar | Accelerators | Everness, Switzerland | CERN Accelerator School | EN
CAS course on Basics of Accelerator Physics and Technology

25–29 May | Computing | Chulalongkorn University | CHEP | EN
28th Conference on Computing in High Energy and Nuclear Physics (CHEP 2026)

 

This is a curated list of events relevant to the CERN community.
More events are available here: home.cern/events
Indico also shows ALL events happening today, this week and in a calendar view. 

If you would like your event to appear on an upcoming Bulletin events list, please contact bulletin-editors@cern.ch

katebrad Fri, 09/26/2025 - 14:03 Publication Date Mon, 09/29/2025 - 16:13

A new CERN Community Support Centre (CCSC) branch is opening in the Main Building

Following the successful launch of the CERN Community Support Centre (CCSC) in Building 33 on 1 August 2024, which has since welcomed an average of 5500 visitors per month, we are pleased to announce the opening of a new CCSC branch in the Main Building on 1 October 2025.

This new branch is a natural extension of the existing CCSC in Building 33 and is designed to serve the CERN community who already have access to the site. It will provide the following services:

• Service Desk: open Monday to Friday, from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., the Service Desk provides the CERN community with direct assistance and information.
• IT Support on Site (IT-SOS): relocating from 504/R-005 (Restaurant 2) to the Main Building, the IT front desk will be open from Monday to Friday, from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
• UNIQA: temporarily relocated to Building 55 since April, UNIQA moves back to the Main Building, integrated in the CCSC. Service hours remain the same: Monday to Friday 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.

For more details on the services available, please see:

• Service Portal Knowledge Base
• IT-SOS webpage
• UNIQA | CERN Health Insurance Scheme webpage.

Stay informed of any updates on the CCSC through the Campus App, and don’t hesitate to visit the new CCSC in the Main Building from 1 October!

anschaef Wed, 09/17/2025 - 10:26 Byline SCE department Publication Date Thu, 09/18/2025 - 08:24

Unlock efficiency with Zoom AI Companion: Enhancing collaboration at CERN

The Zoom AI Companion, which has been approved by the CERN Data Privacy Office, is now enabled for use within CERN's Zoom account. This powerful tool is designed to enhance meeting experiences and boost productivity through artificial intelligence. Let's explore the key features available to CERN users:

Meeting Summary: Never Miss a Beat

The Meeting Summary feature provides concise, AI-generated summaries of discussions, as well as a record of key decisions and action items. This allows participants to engage more fully in conversations without the need for extensive note taking.

• Time-saving: quickly grasp meeting outcomes without having to rewatch recordings

• Enhanced focus: concentrate on discussions, knowing that important details will be captured

• Improved collaboration: easily share summaries with absent team members.

Note: In hybrid settings, the identification of speakers may be less accurate, so always review AI-generated content carefully before sharing.

In-meeting Questions: Your Personal Meeting Assistant while a meeting is in progress

This feature allows users joining a meeting after it has started to quickly catch up on discussions they have missed by asking preset or customised questions about the meeting's content.

• Instant catch-up: get up to speed without interrupting the flow of the meeting

• Personalised information: quickly find out if specific topics or your name were mentioned

• Enhanced participation: contribute confidently even if you missed parts of the meeting.

This feature supports over 30 languages and is controlled and managed by meeting hosts.

Smart Recording: Intelligent Insights from Your Meetings

Smart Recording transforms cloud recordings into a powerful knowledge base by organising content into smart chapters, providing concise highlights and identifying action items.

• Organised content: easily find information about specific topics within lengthy recordings

• Quick review: get the essence of a meeting through highlights and summaries

• Actionable outcomes: clearly identify tasks and responsibilities after a meeting.

Zoom commits to not using customers’ content to train its AI models, thereby ensuring data privacy.

Team Chat Features

Team Chat Summary condenses long conversations, allowing users to grasp the main points efficiently. Team Chat Compose assists in drafting messages, generating responses and crafting new messages to save time and improve the effectiveness of communication.

Conclusion: Embracing the Future of Collaboration at CERN

The Zoom AI Companion features at CERN are designed to streamline workflows, enhance productivity and foster more effective collaboration. By leveraging its intelligent tools, users can save time, improve their meeting experience and focus on their work at CERN.

CERN Videoconference Survey: Your Voice Matters!

CERN is conducting a survey to gather opinions about the Videoconference service, including the use of Zoom AI Companion features. Please fill out the survey at: CERN Videoconference Survey by the end of October 2025.

 

anschaef Wed, 09/17/2025 - 10:15 Byline IT department Publication Date Wed, 09/17/2025 - 10:11

Upcoming events

15–19 Sep | At CERN | Meyrin & Prévessin sites | SCE department | EN & FR
CERN Mobility Week 2025 – see programme

15–17 Sep | Knowledge Sharing | CERN Science Gateway | CERN open science office & OpenAIRE | EN
Open Science Fair 2025

16 Sep 10:30 | Physics | Main Auditorium | LHC Seminar | EN
Results from the recent 2025 light ion LHC run by ALICE, ATLAS, CMS and LHCb

16–18 Sep | Knowledge Sharing | Council Chamber | Academic Training Lectures | EN
Future Circular Collider: A Physics Manifesto, by Christophe Grojean (1) (2) (3)

16 Sep 12:30 | At CERN | Main Auditorium & online | CERN Medical Service | EN/FR
Conference as part of the Move more, eat better campaign

17 Sep 14:00 | Physics | 4/3-006 - TH Conference Room | Theory Colloquia | EN
Black Hole Science Opportunities With Radio Interferometry, by Alex Lupsasca

17–24 Sep | Experiments | CERN | DRD1 | EN
DRD1 Gaseous Detectors School

18 Sep 09:30 | Knowledge Sharing | Campus Biotech, Geneva | CERN Venture Connect & Fongit | EN
Café + Croissant: Life Sciences and Entrepreneurship

18 Sep 18:00 | Knowledge Sharing | CERN Council Chamber and online | CERN alumni | EN
Towards a Future High-Energy Collider at CERN, by Karl Jakobs

19 Sep 14:00 | Knowledge Sharing | Online | HR Learning & Development Micro-Talks | EN
#17 Mastering digital wellbeing: Take control of your online life

21 Sep–4 Oct | Accelerators | Spain | CERN Accelerator School | EN
Introduction to Accelerator Physics

23 Sep 09:00 | Knowledge Sharing | Online | Medipix | EN
Symposium on Timepix and Medipix

23 Sep 10:30 | At CERN | Online | CERN Service Management Forum | EN & FR
8th CERN Service Management Forum / 8ème Forum "CERN Service Management"

24 Sep 11:00 | Knowledge Sharing | Main Auditorium | Academic Training Lectures | EN
The enigma of sleep: Why it is essential to life and what happens when it fails, by Raphael Heinzer

25 Sep 19:00 | Knowledge Sharing | CERN Science Gateway | CERN Public events | FR & EN
Les vrais chercheurs (ne savent pas ce qu'ils cherchent), by Cédric Klapisch

29 Sep 11:00 | Knowledge Sharing | 40/S2-C01 - Salle Curie | Knowledge Transfer Seminars | EN
From aircraft design to brain sensors – How quantum technology can change society and what it means for you

1 Oct 13:00 | Knowledge Sharing | IdeaSquare | IPPOG & CMS | EN
Special Particle Physics Masterclasses for CERN Personnel

3 Oct 18:00 | Knowledge Sharing | Globe of Science and Innovation | CERN Public events | FR
Partage ta science

7 Oct 17:30 | Knowledge Sharing | CERN Council Chamber | Staff Association | EN
Working in science in the age of AI, by Marcel Salathe

 

Registration now open

14 Oct 16:15 | Knowledge Sharing | GSI-FAIR & online | GSI-FAIR Colloquium | EN
Special Colloquium in Memoriam Hans J. Specht

20–24 Oct | Physics | CERN | LHC Physics Centre at CERN | EN
SEARCH conference

31 Oct 14:00 | Knowledge Sharing | 222/R-001 and online | CERN alumni | EN
Moving Out of Academia to – special edition on data science & analytics to MedTech, software engineering, sustainability, finance, consulting and entrepreneurship

5–7 Nov | Accelerators | INFN University of Milan | International Muon Collider Collaboration | EN
International Muon Collider Collaboration Cooling Demonstrator Workshop 2025

10–13 Nov | Knowledge Sharing | CERN | History Symposium | EN
4th International Symposium on the History of Particle Physics

16–29 Nov | Accelerators | Split, Croatia | CERN Accelerator School | EN
Beam Instrumentation

17–21 Nov | Computing | Valencia, Spain | ROOT | EN
ROOT Users Workshop 2025

11–24 Jan | Computing | Santiago, Chile | CERN School of Computing | EN
CERN School of Computing – Latin America 2026

3–13 Mar | Experiments | CERN | EDIT (Excellence in Detector and Instrumentation Technologies) | EN
EDIT 2026

 

This is a curated list of events relevant to the CERN community.
More events are available here: home.cern/events
Indico also shows ALL events happening today, this week and in a calendar view. 

If you would like your event to appear on an upcoming Bulletin events list, please contact bulletin-editors@cern.ch

katebrad Wed, 09/10/2025 - 10:05 Publication Date Mon, 09/15/2025 - 09:26

The September/October 2025 issue of the CERN Courier is out

(Image: CERN Courier)

The quark model. The Ω-. The cosmic microwave background. Charm. The Brout–Englert–Higgs mechanism. CP violation. Colour. 1964 was a remarkable year for invention and discovery . The story of quarkonia began one year earlier, in 1963. As the ATLAS collaboration joins CMS in reporting an excess near the top–antitop production threshold, John Ellis asks whether quarkonia’s final chapter is now being written.

In 2025, the community has the opportunity to shape strategic investments for decades to come. CERN Council president Costas Fountas and European strategy secretary Karl Jakobs report a growing consensus on the future of the field.

The cover is a classic photograph of the OPAL detector at LEP – just one of the historic experiments whose software and data are being given a new lease of life, decades after data-taking ended. As the LHC surpasses one exabyte of stored data, Cristinel Diaconu and Ulrich Schwickerath call for new collaborations to join a global effort in data preservation, to allow future generations to unearth the hidden treasures.

Elsewhere in this issue of CERN Courier: should dark energy evolve?; scalable technology for precision neutrino physics with small detectors; tips from IBM’s head of science and technology on how to get a job in industry; an update on the ATOMKI anomaly; Andreas Hoecker’s highlights from EPS–HEP; and much more.

Read the digital edition of this new issue on the CERN Courier website.

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Be the first to know when the new digital issue of CERN Courier is available, email cern.courier@cern.ch to request to receive a new-issue alert.

ehatters Tue, 09/09/2025 - 17:33 Publication Date Tue, 09/09/2025 - 17:24

15–19 September | CERN Mobility Week 2025: Let’s move smarter, together!

15–19 September 2025 marks a first for CERN: our very own Mobility Week! For five days, synchronised with the European Commission’s campaign to raise awareness of sustainable urban mobility, the CERN community will come together to rethink the way we commute and move around our sites.

The idea is simple: by choosing smarter, greener or healthier transport options, we not only reduce our environmental footprint, we strengthen the sense of community that makes CERN unique. And there’s a bonus: less time in traffic means more time for science and improved well-being!

A week packed with activities

From Meyrin to Prévessin, there will be something for everyone:

• Bicycle repair workshops – Give your bike some love (registration required).
• Talk – Hear directly from the Director of Geneva’s Office cantonal des transports (OCT).
• Mobility Orbit – A parade celebrating alternative mobility.
• Mobility stands – Meet CERN services, partners and retailers outside Restaurants 1, 2 and 3.
• Vacuum Day - Imagine what your life would be like without so many cars coming on site. Daily prize draws – Travel sustainably during the week and enter the draw to win one of hundreds of prizes!

Incentives to get you rolling (or riding, or sharing…)

• E-bike rentals – try out for a week one of 60 electric bikes; CERN will contribute 50 CHF towards the renting fee.
• Carpooling boost – reserved parking spaces, networking sessions and tools from Mov’ici and HéLéman.
• Try public transport – buy a TPG monthly pass; CERN covers 60% of its cost for the first 100 staff members.
• Enhanced shuttle service – more CERN buses at morning, lunch and evening peak times.
• Hitchhiking pilot – a new, community-driven way to get around and between the CERN sites.

Our partners – TPG, Donkey Republic, Genève Roule, OCT and Geovelo – will also be on site with tips and practical tools, such as cycling maps of CERN and the surrounding area.

CERN’s Smart Mobility strategy isn’t just about getting from A to B. It’s about:

• Protecting the environment, in line with CERN’s sustainability commitments.
• Building a culture of shared, efficient transport.
• Supporting the well-being of the CERN community.

Just as our experiments rely on collaboration and innovation, so too can our daily mobility. Every bike ride, shared car trip or bus ride helps CERN move forward sustainably.

Discover new mobility options – join the movement.
Detailed info available here: cern.ch/mobilityweek

Let’s make transport move forward – together!

Organised by the SCE department, with the contribution of SuisseEnergie (www.suisseenergie.ch)

katebrad Thu, 09/04/2025 - 11:18 Byline SCE department Publication Date Thu, 09/04/2025 - 11:11

Temporary closure of the carpark next to Building 55

To facilitate the next phase of works connecting the Meyrin heating plant to Point 1, the carpark next to Building 55 will be closed from 7 September 2025 to 29 May 2026.

Although a right of way will be set, access will be exclusively restricted to emergency interventions. It is therefore crucial not to obstruct its access.

The SCE department thanks you for your understanding.

ehatters Thu, 09/04/2025 - 10:13 Byline SCE department Publication Date Thu, 09/04/2025 - 10:10

Upcoming events

3 Sep 14:00 | Physics | Main Auditorium | Theory Colloquia | EN
The present and future of flavour, by Marzia Bordone (part of Invisible2025 workshop)

4 Sep 16:30 | Knowledge Sharing | Main Auditorium & online | CERN Colloquium | EN
What the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) reveals about the Hubble Tension, by Adam Riess

9 Sep 09:00 | Experiments | Main Auditorium | SPSC – SPS and PS Experiments Committee | EN
158th Meeting of the SPSC – News from the experiments at CERN's SPS

15–17 Sep | Knowledge Sharing | CERN Science Gateway | CERN open science office & OpenAIRE | EN
Open Science Fair 2025

16–18 Sep | Knowledge Sharing | Council Chamber | Academic Training Lectures | EN
Future Circular Collider: A Physics Manifesto, by Christophe Grojean (1) (2) (3)

16 Sep 12:30 | At CERN | Main Auditorium & online | CERN Medical Service | EN/FR
Conference as part of the Move more, eat better campaign

18 Sep 09:30 | Knowledge Sharing | Campus Biotech, Geneva | CERN Venture Connect & Fongit | EN
Café + Croissant: Life Sciences and Entrepreneurship

18 Sep 18:00 | Knowledge Sharing | CERN Council Chamber and online | CERN alumni | EN
Towards a Future High-Energy Collider at CERN, by Karl Jakobs

19 Sep 14:00 | Knowledge Sharing | Online | HR Learning & Development Micro-Talks | EN
#17 Mastering digital wellbeing: Take control of your online life

23 Sep 10:30 | At CERN | Online | CERN Service Management Forum | EN & FR
8th CERN Service Management Forum / 8ème Forum "CERN Service Management"

24 Sep 11:00 | Knowledge Sharing | Main Auditorium | Academic Training Lectures | EN
The enigma of sleep: Why it is essential to life and what happens when it fails, by Raphael Heinzer

29 Sep 11:00 | Knowledge Sharing | 40/S2-C01 - Salle Curie | Knowledge Transfer Seminars | EN
From aircraft design to brain sensors – How quantum technology can change society and what it means for you

 

Registration now open

8–12 Sep | Accelerators | ETH Zurich | ECAART | EN
European Conference on Accelerators in Applied Research and Technology (ECAART 15)

17–24 Sep | Experiments | CERN | DRD1 | EN
DRD1 Gaseous Detectors School

21 Sep–4 Oct | Accelerators | Spain | CERN Accelerator School | EN
Introduction to Accelerator Physics

20–24 Oct | Physics | CERN | LHC Physics Centre at CERN | EN
SEARCH conference

10–13 Nov | Knowledge Sharing | CERN | History Symposium | EN
4th International Symposium on the History of Particle Physics

16–29 Nov | Accelerators | Split, Croatia | CERN Accelerator School | EN
Beam Instrumentation

17–21 Nov | Computing | Valencia, Spain | ROOT | EN
ROOT Users Workshop 2025

11–24 Jan | Computing | Santiago, Chile | CERN School of Computing | EN
CERN School of Computing – Latin America 2026

3–13 Mar | Experiments | CERN | EDIT (Excellence in Detector and Instrumentation Technologies) | EN
EDIT 2026

 

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katebrad Mon, 09/01/2025 - 09:46 Publication Date Mon, 09/01/2025 - 16:49

16 September: Move More, Eat Better

 

Sedentary lifestyles and poor eating habits pose major challenges to public health by increasing the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity. Yet small lifestyle changes can lead to big improvements, not only in energy, concentration and well-being, but also in our long-term physical and mental health.

Join us on Tuesday, 16 September for the “Move More, Eat Better” campaign, a special event organised by the CERN Medical Service alongside the European Mobility Week activities coordinated by the SCE department (more details early September). This is your chance to explore how movement and nutrition can transform your daily life – at work and beyond.

What to expect:

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Main Building, R1 and R1 terrace/lawn

• Live sports and movement demos (weather permitting) with various CERN sports clubs, including basketball, croquet, martial arts, fitness and more, and featuring a warm-up session with the Servette Football Club. If it rains, alternative demos will be organised on the Mezzanine of the Main Building.
• Practical nutrition tips and advice from NOVAE and the Antenne Genevoise des Diététiciens (ADIGE, a Geneva-based association of dieticians).
• Smart tools to stay active at your desk with AZERGO and the CERN Medical Service.
• And don’t miss the chance to make your own smoothie using pedal-power!

12.30 p.m. to 2 p.m. – Main Auditorium

Conference with specialist health and nutrition experts, notably the Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève (HUG) and the Servette Football Club. For more details and to register, see: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1560595/.

This is the perfect complement to a week of mobility and well-being initiatives at CERN. Let’s get moving – for your heart, your head and your health.

For more information, see: hse.cern/move-more.

ehatters Thu, 08/14/2025 - 15:04 Byline HSE unit Publication Date Thu, 08/21/2025 - 10:59

Upcoming events

21 Aug 16:30 | Knowledge Sharing | Salle Bohr 40/S2-B01 and online | CERN alumni | EN
A summer student’s journey to leading global quantum initiatives: Story of Pawel Gora

27 Aug 14:00 | Physics | 4/3-006 - TH Conference Room | Theory Colloquia | EN
Workshop on Advancing gravitational wave predictions from cosmological first-order phase transitions by Kari Rummukainen

28 Aug 10:00 | Accelerators | 31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre | A&T Seminar | EN
High Temperature Superconductivity: status, present and future applications by Amalia Ballarino

3 Sep 14:00 | Physics | Main Auditorium | Theory Colloquia | EN
The present and future of flavour, by Marzia Bordone (part of Invisible2025 workshop)

15–17 Sep | Knowledge Sharing | CERN Science Gateway | CERN open science office & OpenAIRE | EN
Open Science Fair 2025

16 Sep | At CERN | Main Auditorium & online | CERN Medical Service | EN/FR
Conference as part of the Move more, eat better campaign

18 Sep 09:30 | Knowledge Sharing | Campus Biotech, Geneva | CERN Venture Connect & Fongit | EN
Café + Croissant: Life Sciences and Entrepreneurship

18 Sep 18:00 | Knowledge Sharing | CERN Council Chamber and online | CERN alumni | EN
Towards a Future High-Energy Collider at CERN, by Karl Jakobs

19 Sep 14:00 | Knowledge Sharing | Online | HR Learning & Development Micro-Talks | EN
#17 Mastering digital wellbeing: Take control of your online life

 

Registration now open

8–12 Sep | Accelerators | ETH Zurich | ECAART | EN
European Conference on Accelerators in Applied Research and Technology (ECAART 15)

17–24 Sep | Experiments | CERN | DRD1 | EN
DRD1 Gaseous Detectors School

21 Sep–4 Oct | Accelerators | Spain | CERN Accelerator School | EN
Introduction to Accelerator Physics

20–24 Oct | Physics | CERN | LHC Physics Centre at CERN | EN
SEARCH conference

10–13 Nov | Knowledge Sharing | CERN | History Symposium | EN
4th International Symposium on the History of Particle Physics

16–29 Nov | Accelerators | Split, Croatia | CERN Accelerator School | EN
Beam Instrumentation

17–21 Nov | Computing | Valencia, Spain | ROOT | EN
ROOT Users Workshop 2025

11–24 Jan | Computing | Santiago, Chile | CERN School of Computing | EN
CERN School of Computing – Latin America 2026

3–13 Mar | Experiments | CERN | EDIT (Excellence in Detector and Instrumentation Technologies) | EN
EDIT 2026

 

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katebrad Tue, 08/12/2025 - 09:09 Publication Date Mon, 08/18/2025 - 14:03

Your opinion matters: Take part in our online survey

The CERN Pension fund recently sent you a short questionnaire by email. All that’s missing is your feedback!

This survey is designed to help us to get to know you better and improve how we communicate with you.

Your input will guide us in making our content and services clearer, more relevant, and better suited to your needs.

We rely on your feedback to keep improving.

This is your chance to tell us what’s working well and where we could do better.

You’ll find the questionnaire in your inbox or can access it directly by clicking here.

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Thank you very much for your participation and valuable input.

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anschaef Tue, 07/29/2025 - 10:15 Publication Date Tue, 07/29/2025 - 10:11

Upcoming events

13 Jun–24 Aug | Knowledge Sharing | Globe of Science and Innovation | Temporary exhibition | EN & FR
Levitation – Glass sculptures by Ján Zoričák

29 Jul 11:00 | Physics | 503/1-001 - Council Chamber | LHC Seminar | EN
The dark side of jets: ATLAS Dark Sector studies with jets by Giuliano Gustavino

29 Jul 16:00 | Physics | 508/1-001 | ISOLDE Seminar | EN
The AGATA campaign at LNL by Simone Bottoni

30 Jul 14:00 | Physics | 4/3-006 - TH Conference Room | Theory Colloquia | EN
The challenge of accurate and physical QCD predictions by Gavin Salam

9 Aug 14:00 | Knowledge Sharing | R1 terrace, Meyrin site | CERN music club | EN & FR
Music on the Lawn

11 Aug 13:30 | Computing | 31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre | CERN openlab | EN
CERN openlab Summer Student Lightning Talks (1/2)

12 Aug 13:30 | Computing | 31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre | CERN openlab | EN
CERN openlab Summer Student Lightning Talks (2/2)

14–16 Aug 19:00 | Knowledge Sharing | UpTown Geneva Theatre | CERN dramatic arts club | EN
Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House"

27 Aug 14:00 | Physics | 4/3-006 - TH Conference Room | Theory Colloquia | EN
Workshop on Advancing gravitational wave predictions from cosmological first-order phase transitions by Kari Rummukainen

28 Aug 10:00 | Accelerators | 31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre | A&T Seminar | EN
High Temperature Superconductivity: status, present and future applications by Amalia Ballarino

 

Registration now open

8–12 Sep | Accelerators | ETH Zurich | ECAART | EN
European Conference on Accelerators in Applied Research and Technology (ECAART 15)

15–17 Sep | Knowledge Sharing | CERN Science Gateway | CERN open science office & OpenAIRE | EN
Open Science Fair 2025

17–24 Sep | Experiments | CERN | DRD1 | EN
DRD1 Gaseous Detectors School

21 Sep–4 Oct | Accelerators | Spain | CERN Accelerator School | EN
Introduction to Accelerator Physics

20–24 Oct | Physics | CERN | LHC Physics Centre at CERN | EN
SEARCH conference

10–13 Nov | Knowledge Sharing | CERN | History Symposium | EN
4th International Symposium on the History of Particle Physics

16–29 Nov | Accelerators | Split, Croatia | CERN Accelerator School | EN
Beam Instrumentation

17–21 Nov | Computing | Valencia, Spain | ROOT | EN
ROOT Users Workshop 2025

11–24 Jan | Computing | Santiago, Chile | CERN School of Computing | EN
CERN School of Computing – Latin America 2026

3–13 Mar | Experiments | CERN | EDIT (Excellence in Detector and Instrumentation Technologies) | EN
EDIT 2026

 

This is a curated list of events relevant to the CERN community.
More events are available here: home.cern/events
Indico also shows ALL events happening today, this week and in a calendar view. 

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katebrad Mon, 07/28/2025 - 11:41 Publication Date Mon, 07/28/2025 - 12:34