What is it about?

This April, the Office for Alumni Relations launched an exciting new engagement programme to shine a light on the energy, time and passion that our most active CERN Alumni Network (CAN) members—our “CAN-doers”—bring to the community.

Learn more. 

Every action you take to strengthen our network—whether it’s mentoring a fellow alum, posting job opportunities, speaking at an event, or even just keeping your profile updated—now earns you digital badges, visible on your alumni.cern profile. 
There are up to 16 badges to collect, and each one celebrates your unique contribution to our global community.

Discover the badge system.

But we didn’t stop there. Beyond showcasing your badges, we’re excited to spotlight individuals who go above and beyond. Every month, we randomly select three standout CAN-doers—one from each engagement category (Volunteering, Communication and Experiential)—to feature and celebrate.

Ready to meet our July CAN-doers?

Get to know the three alumni being recognised this month for their inspiring engagement.

CAN-Doers of the month - July 2025

🔹 Michael Betz – recognised for sharing his experience and insight as a speaker at an alumni event, earning him the Strange badge.

🔹 Diane Cinca – for staying regularly engaged with the community by frequently logging in and visiting the platform, earning her the Z° badge.

🔹 Alexander Austregesilo – celebrated for keeping his alumni profile updated, ensuring his skills and experience are visible to the network. This earned him the Electron badge.

Bravo on collecting your first badges and a huge thank you for your ongoing support and dedication, and for setting a great example for alumni engagement.

Want to be in the spotlight next month?

It’s simple: to be eligible for selection, just engage!

One of the easiest ways to start is by updating your profile—make sure your location, professional experience, skills, industries and education are current.

Find out how to earn badges