Tag: Alumni
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CERN summer students reunite 50 years later
On 8 May 2026 a group of alumni of CERN’s Summer Student Programme reunited at the place where they first met 50 years ago. The group of four (left to right: Dave Eyre, Christian Gerke, Theo Oyevar and Claus Gössling) first came to CERN in 1976, when the Super Proton Synchrotron had just begun operating.
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2026 relay race: another resounding success!
The 2026 edition of the CERN relay race, which took place on 7 May, attracted a total of 194 teams (compared with 184 last year) and over 1100 runners. Times ranged from 12 minutes and 32 seconds (with veterans “The Shabbys” once again the winners!) to over 22 minutes. The walking race brought together 33
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Supporting early careers beyond CERN
The CERN Alumni Network aims to provide those who have left the Laboratory with a means of keeping in touch with CERN and with each other. This mission begins at CERN, as the network supports soon-to-be alumni in their transition. Each year, many people transition beyond CERN, often into industry – a move that presents
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Updated framework for contributions post-retirement
This framework recognises continued contributions of former staff members after retirement in support of CERN’s mission
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Insights from the global CERN alumni community
Key findings from the 2025 CERN alumni survey highlight the values and expectations of CERN’s worldwide alumni community, what works and what could be improved
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Celebrating Eight Years of the CERN Alumni Network
Join us on 24 June for CERN Alumni Day and participate in the network’s new “CAN doers” initiative to earn badges
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Senamile Masango (1987–2025)
Senamile Masango(1987–2025) — It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Senamile Masango, a member of the CERN Alumni Network. A pioneering South African nuclear scientist, entrepreneur and advocate for the UN Sustainable Development Goals, she dedicated her life to advancing science and empowering women in STEM. As
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The CERN Alumni Network turns seven
Following the successful Third Collisions event in February, the Network will host a LinkedIn live event on 13 June to celebrate its seventh anniversary
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CERN Alumni Third Collisions: A confluence of reconnection, networking and celebration
Join us at the Third Collisions event, “Accelerating Beyond”, taking place at CERN on 9 – 11 February
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Alumni assemble! “Third collisions” event to take place in February 2024
Major CERN alumni event to be held at Science Gateway on 9–11 February 2024