Look who we bumped into - Neville Burke

Published on September 16, 2026

Looking back on his time at CERN, Neville Burke recalls some of the memorable moments and people that shaped his experience at the Laboratory. Among his favourite memories is his supervisor drawing on a napkin, reminding him that “a lot of science is done on napkins.” He also shares the story of how Peter Higgs signed his thesis. Discover these stories and more in our latest Look Who We Bumped Into interview.