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The amazing world of smashed protons and lead ions

When a single proton (p) is smashed against a lead ion (Pb), unexpected events may occur: in the most violent p-Pb collisions, correlations of particles exhibit similar features as in lead-lead collisions where quark-gluon plasma is formed. This and other amazing results were presented by the ALICE experiment at the SQM2013 conference held in Birmingham from 21 to 27 July. >>

Summer at CERN: a time to make friends

Summer brings the opportunity for many of us to spend time enjoying the company of our families and friends. It also brings a new generation of young people to CERN – the summer students. >>

LS1 Report: The cryogenic line goes through the scanner

In spite of the complexity of LS1, with many different activities taking place in parallel and sometimes overlapping, the dashboard shows that work is progressing on schedule. This week, teams have started X-raying the cryogenic line to examine its condition in minute detail. >>

ALICE upgrades its powerful eyes

The ALICE Photon Spectrometer (PHOS) is a high-resolution photon detector that measures the photons coming out of the extremely hot plasma created in the lead-lead collisions at the LHC. Taking advantage of the long accelerator shut-down, the ALICE teams are now repairing and upgrading the existing modules and getting ready to install the brand-new module in time for the next run. The upgraded PHOS detector will be faster and more stable with wider acceptance and improved photon identification. >>

A cool Web challenge on a hot weekend

The CERN Summer Student Webfest took place last weekend and brought dozens of young web enthusiasts to the Main Auditorium. Fifteen projects were presented in the Friday pitching session and after that the challenge was launched. And the winner is… >>

CERN Takes a Bow at the Montreux Jazz Festival

A year after CERN announced the discovery of a Higgs boson on the world stage, several of the participating scientists found themselves in a new and unfamiliar arena – the renowned Montreux Jazz Festival. >>

Highlights from e-EPS: New milestone reached for the European XFEL construction

e-EPS News is an addition to the CERN Bulletin line-up, showcasing articles from e-EPS – the European Physical Society newsletter – as part of a collaboration between the two publications. >>

After Prism & Tempora: How much monitoring is OK for CERN?

Edward Snowden’s revelations about the “Prism” and “Tempora” surveillance operations, run by the NSA in the US and GCHQ in the UK respectively, created quite a stir! Why has the witch hunt of a whistle-blower dominated newspaper headlines when there appears to have been no outcry over the fact that two countries have deeply penetrated our digital lives for so long?! >>

Vacancy notices for posts opened with a view to the award of indefinite contracts

We are pleased to inform you that the list of posts opening with a view to the award of indefinite contracts is now available on the intranet (see here). >>

Official News

Administrative Circular No. 30 (Rev. 3) - “Financial benefits on taking up appointment and on termination of contract”  
Administrative Circulars No. 12 A (Rev. 2) - "Education fees” and No. 12 B (Rev. 2) - “Education fees and language courses”  
Joint Advisory Appeals Board  
Annual Information Meeting of the Pension Fund  
Vacancy notices for posts opened with a view to the award of indefinite contracts  

Training and Development

Safety Training: places available in July - August 2013  

Announcements

Entrance C - New Automatic Number Plate Recognition System  
Summer season | Cafeteria closures  
Restaurant opening hours during the Jeûne Genevois weekend  

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