CERN Alumni Weekly News | CERN Alumni Advent has started, upcoming Christmas market meetups, Record data LHC, ELISA mini proton accelerator, CERN & Society Foundation 10th Anniversary
Don’t miss the first video in our Advent series, featuring Caroline Boudou sharing her favourite CERN memory: https://alumni.cern/news/2254509. We’re still accepting submissions - share your own favourite memory with a short video and help us celebrate the CERN spirit this December: https://alumni.cern/news/2203900
Get into the festive spirit with our upcoming Christmas market meetups, where you can reconnect with fellow alumni in a merry holiday setting:
- Munich, 3 December, 19:00–21:00 CET, Marienplatz: https://alumni.cern/events/164468
- Vienna, 5 December, 19:00–22:00 CET, The Long Hall Bar: https://alumni.cern/events/163130
The LHC’s tenth year of operation ended on a high note, surpassing its data collection goals. With an integrated luminosity of 124 inverse femtobarns, this year’s performance set new benchmarks for ATLAS and CMS: https://home.cern/news/news/accelerators/record-data-lhc-2024
ELISA, the mini proton accelerator at CERN’s Science Gateway, is now analysing archaeological samples. Discover how this cutting-edge exhibit connects history and science: https://home.cern/news/news/knowledge-sharing/science-gateways-mini-accelerator-now-taking-data
Open science has been at the heart of CERN’s mission for 70 years, even before the term existed. Learn how CERN continues to lead the way in sharing knowledge and fostering collaboration in the latest CERN70 series article: https://home.cern/news/series/cern70/cern70-continuing-cerns-legacy-open-science
For a decade, the CERN & Society Foundation has bridged science and society through education, innovation, and culture. Find out how you can support their mission and join in the celebration: https://home.cern/news/news/knowledge-sharing/happy-10th-birthday-cern-society-foundation
Preparing for a science interview? This nature article shares expert tips on tackling tough questions, demonstrating your skills, and standing out in an interview: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-03761-z