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This year holds special significance for CERN as the Organization celebrates its 70th anniversary on 29 September 2024.
CERN was established after the Second World War by a handful of Europe’s leading scientists and diplomats with a mission to bring excellence in scientific research back to Europe and foster peaceful collaboration among nations. Today, CERN has 23 Member States, ten Associate Member States, and a vibrant community of 17 thousand people, representing more than 110 nationalities. With many mysteries of the fundamental nature of the Universe still to be unravelled, CERN is preparing to continue this inspiring journey of exploration.
We have put together a rich and beautiful programme to honour CERN’s contributions to scientific knowledge, technological innovation, and international collaboration over the past 70 years, culminating with an official ceremony on 1 October. From conversations with distinguished scientists to exhibitions showcasing CERN science and its people, to many public engagement initiatives at CERN, in Member States and Associate Member States, and beyond, there is something for everyone in this exciting programme.
Join us this year as we celebrate our glorious past and shape a bright future for CERN.
Correction: in minute 00:04, the person in the video is Swiss physicist Professor Paul Scherrer.
#CERN #CERN70
Contributors
Director: Jacques-Hervé Fichet
This year holds special significance for CERN as the Organization celebrates its 70th anniversary on 29 September 2024.
CERN was established after the Second World War by a handful of Europe’s leading scientists and diplomats with a mission to bring excellence in scientific research back to Europe and foster peaceful collaboration among nations. Today, CERN has 23 Member States, ten Associate Member States, and a vibrant community of 17 thousand people, representing more than 110 nationalities. With many mysteries of the fundamental nature of the Universe still to be unravelled, CERN is preparing to continue this inspiring journey of exploration.
We have put together a rich and beautiful programme to honour CERN’s contributions to scientific knowledge, technological innovation, and international collaboration over the past 70 years, culminating with an official ceremony on 1 October. From conversations with distinguished scientists to exhibitions showcasing CERN science and its people, to many public engagement initiatives at CERN, in Member States and Associate Member States, and beyond, there is something for everyone in this exciting programme.
Join us this year as we celebrate our glorious past and shape a bright future for CERN.
Correction: in minute 00:04, the person in the video is Swiss physicist Professor Paul Scherrer.
#CERN #CERN70
Contributors
Director: Jacques-Hervé Fichet
