CERN Alumni Weekly News | International Month of Mentoring, Keep your profile up to date, Help us choose our next event, Milan meeting, KT Seminar, How high-energy physics can excel in science communication

As we step into the New Year, it’s time to set meaningful goals. January is the International Month of Mentoring, and what better resolution than to give back or grow professionally through mentoring? The CERN Alumni Mentoring Programme connects alumni worldwide, offering a platform to build meaningful professional relationships, exchange skills, and achieve your ambitions. Whether you’re looking to share your experience as a mentor or seeking guidance as a mentee, explore the possibilities here: https://alumni.cern/page/mentoring-hub 

Also, start the year off right by setting yourself up for success: keep your profile on alumni.cern up to date! This is a simple yet powerful step toward achieving your professional goals as many alumni are also recruiters, and having an accurate profile ensures you’re visible for exciting opportunities. Update your education, professional experience, and more here: https://alumni.cern/me/show   

Our popular "Moving Out of Academia to..." event is back in March, and we need your help to pick the next topic. Which industry should we explore next? Share your thoughts by responding to this quick poll: https://alumni.cern/surveys/forms/6004 

Join the upcoming CERN Alumni regional group meeting in Milan on 26 January for an artistic start to 2025. Gather at Mare Culturale Urbano for an art performance followed by food, drinks, and great company: https://alumni.cern/events/167977 

Explore cutting-edge radiotherapy technology at the upcoming KT Event. "The First Cyclotron-based Multi-ion Project: Status, Perspectives, and Challenges" will discuss the groundbreaking potential of multi-ion radiotherapy for precision cancer treatment: https://alumni.cern/events/168751 

Don’t miss MicroTalk #14, where Benjamin Kraatz delves into the fascinating world of non-verbal communication. Explore how body language shapes interactions and uncover what we can and can’t hide. Kindly note that this event is conducted in French only: https://alumni.cern/networks/events/166056 

Finally, discover how high-energy physics can excel in science communication. Cosmologist Katie Mack shares insights on breaking misconceptions and opening academia’s doors in this CERN Courier article: https://cerncourier.com/a/exploding-misconceptions/