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Fabiola Gianotti is the Director-General of CERN.
Last week, I had the privilege of co-chairing the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos
Highlighting the role of fundamental science in the progress of knowledge, at Davos
This week, CERN is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the LHC experimental programme with a special scientific symposium looking at the LHC’s history
Occupational stress is on the rise. A new CERN project team has been tasked with addressing the causes and finding solutions
CERN has launched its alumni network. Don’t miss its first event in February 2018.
The change of Ombud provides a good opportunity to look back at the reasons why CERN established the Ombud’s office back in 2011
In June this year, CERN launched an alumni programme – let’s keep in touch!
Five years ago today marked a significant moment in the history of particle physics
In an age of increasing awareness of the importance of privacy, it is critical for us to take all measures possible to protect personal data
Last Tuesday, I had the pleasure of representing CERN at the official opening of SESAME, the new regional light source facility hosted in Jordan
Towards a future in which all forms of intolerant behaviour can truly be consigned to history
After celebrating its 15th anniversary last year, CERN openlab looks back on its successes and what it hopes to achieve in the coming years