CERN Alumni Weekly News | Look Who We Bumped Into: Andre Zanoni, Berlin Group Manager Wanted, CERN Alumni at Fête de la Science

THIS WEEK'S DIGEST AT A GLANCE

COMMUNITY: Look Who We Bumped Into: Andre Zanoni
EVENTS: News from the Lab: The HEARTS Project; Moving Out of Academia; Sécheron Hasler Group Virtual Company Showroom
GROUPS: Zaragoza Kick-off; Barcelona Supercomputing Center Visit; Belgium & Eindhoven Visit EURIDICE; ALBA Sincrotrón Open Day; Copenhagen Nuclear Energy Event; Berlin Group Manager Wanted; AI for Science Newsletter
FROM CERN: CERN entrepreneurship highlighted in global innovation report
AND FINALLY: CERN Alumni at Fête de la Science in Paris

COMMUNITY

Look Who We Bumped Into: Andre Zanoni
Returning to CERN after 11 years as a Fellow, Andre Zanoni found himself reminiscing about the people, experiences and moments that shaped his time here. He describes CERN as a “grounding stone” for his future — a place that gave him the foundations, perspective and experiences that continue to influence his career today: https://alumni.cern/news/13421439 

EVENTS

News from the Lab: The HEARTS Project — 8 October, Online
How can we prepare future space missions for one of their greatest challenges: cosmic radiation? Join the next edition of News from the Lab, where Ruben Garcia Alia, Project Coordinator of the HEARTS project at CERN, will take us behind the scenes of this ambitious European initiative and explore how researchers are advancing our understanding of the space radiation environment: https://alumni.cern/networks/events/217447 

Moving Out of Academia: From Fundamental Research to Real-World Technology — 16 October, Hybrid
Building on the success of previous events in the Moving Out of Academia series, this session offers CERN Alumni and soon-to-be alumni the opportunity to learn how fellow alumni have successfully transitioned from fundamental research into careers in deep tech, accelerator technology and healthcare innovation. Discover different career paths and gain insights into applying scientific expertise beyond academia: https://alumni.cern/events/222084

Sécheron Hasler Group — CERN Alumni Virtual Company Showroom, 26 October, 10:00 CET, Hybrid
Join our next Virtual Company Showroom to discover Sécheron Hasler Group, a global leader in high-power electrical protection and switching solutions for rail transportation, energy-intensive industries and renewable energy. The hybrid session will introduce the company, its areas of expertise and current job opportunities, including the skills it is looking for. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions directly to company representatives: https://alumni.cern/events/220469

GROUPS

• Looking for a Berlin Group Manager! Would you like to help bring CERN Alumni together in Berlin? We are looking for a group manager to help coordinate activities and connect alumni in the region. If you are interested in taking an active role in the community, email us at [email protected]. 
• CERN Alumni Zaragoza Kick-off — 10 October - A new CERN Alumni group is launching in Zaragoza! Join the community for a morning of tapas, drinks and brain-teasers: https://alumni.cern/events/223124
• CERN Alumni Barcelona — Visit to the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, 29 October - Discover the Barcelona Supercomputing Center with CERN Alumni Barcelona. Places are limited, so make sure to register as soon as possible: https://alumni.cern/events/223678
• CERN Alumni Belgium & Eindhoven — Visit EURIDICE (HADES), 5 November - CERN Alumni Belgium and CERN Alumni Eindhoven are joining forces for a visit to EURIDICE. Explore the exhibition and visit the underground HADES laboratory, dedicated to research on the geological disposal of radioactive waste in clay, before rounding off the visit with an informal alumni drink: https://alumni.cern/events/220224
• CERN Alumni Barcelona — ALBA Sincrotrón Open Day, 14 November - Join CERN Alumni Barcelona for a visit to ALBA Sincrotrón in Cerdanyola del Vallès, near Barcelona, and discover one of Spain’s leading scientific research facilities during its Open Day: https://alumni.cern/events/216649 
• CERN Alumni Copenhagen — From CERN to Nuclear Energy: An Evening with Esben Klinkby, 16 November - Join CERN Alumni Copenhagen for an evening with Esben Klinkby exploring the journey from CERN to the field of nuclear energy. An opportunity to hear about a different career path and connect with fellow alumni: https://alumni.cern/events/223241 
• AI for Science Newsletter - Catch up on the latest news and updates from the CERN Alumni AI for Science group: https://alumni.cern/topics/58027/news/13454576

FROM CERN

CERN entrepreneurship highlighted in global innovation report - The 2026 Global Innovation Index highlights CERN Venture Connect, a programme that connects entrepreneurs with CERN technologies, experts and partners to help turn scientific innovation into real-world solutions: https://home.cern/cern-entrepreneurship-highlighted-in-global-innovation-report/

Are you an entrepreneur with a company linked to CERN? Make sure to showcase your venture on the CERN Alumni platform and help the community discover what you are working on: https://alumni.cern/ventures

AND FINALLY

CERN Alumni at Fête de la Science in Paris

CERN Alumni joined CERN at Fête de la Science at the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris over the weekend, helping introduce visitors to CERN’s research and the world of particle physics. The event welcomed more than 7,400 visitors over three days, giving alumni the opportunity to share their enthusiasm for science and engage with the public.

One of the highlights? Children trying our VR headsets, which showcased a simulation of the Future Circular Collider (FCC). The general consensus from our young visitors was a very enthusiastic “Wow, trop stylé !”

Take a look at this week’s digest photo collage for a glimpse of the weekend.