Category: News Page
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Inter-Site Tunnel and Schrödinger road temporary closure until 7 October 2024
The Inter-Site Tunnel will undergo renovation works starting on 20 September 2024, for two weeks. It will be completely closed to vehicles on 23 and 24 September all day. Access to Route Schrödinger will also be closed for the Entrance-E direction until 7 October inclusive. Traffic control signage and barriers will be installed on the…
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Join the Car Free Day on Tuesday 17 September
The European Mobility Week, which takes place from 16 to 22 September each year since its launch in 2002, is an opportunity to raise awareness on alternative mobility and promote sustainable transportation. In 2023, the event was followed by more than 3,300 cities in 45 countries and cumulated 40,000+ followers. On Tuesday 17 September, as…
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L’atelier du Bike-Sharing assure un parc toujours approvisionné
L’atelier-garage du service de Bike Sharing, implanté au B130 dans des locaux entièrement repensés, joue un rôle crucial dans le bon approvisionnement des deux-roues proposés sur le campus. En charge de la maintenance des vélos et trottinettes, cet atelier, administré par le service de mobilité (SCE-SSC), veille à ce que le parc soit maintenu en…
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CERN70’s Village intelligent map
Maxime Debavelaere (SAM-TG) created another intelligent map which displays useful and practical information about the CERN70 event. Accessible via the Campus App, this interactive map is designed to enhance the visitor experience by marking all important zones, facilities, and services available throughout the event, with the different stages, seating areas, covered spaces, and food and…
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Un abri vélo à taux zéro
Le service de récupération est plein de ressources. Dans le cadre de son adhésion au programme ECO21, qui propose une plateforme dédiée à l’échange de biens, notre service de récupération a permis d’implanter un nouvel abri à vélo sans débourser le moindre franc. Armé d’une petite équipe de volontaires, Jean-François Ecarnot a organisé le démontage…
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Never Get Lost in CERN
Spurred on by SAM-TG team, MapCERN has undergone a significant update, offering several enhanced features to make navigating the campus even easier. A new PRM (People with Reduced Mobility) mode has been added, providing tailored routes for individuals with specific mobility needs. Additionally, the routing function now differentiates between visitors and CERN access card owners,…
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Diversity and Inclusion: enhancing accessibility with descriptive images
Accessibility isn’t just about physical access. It’s about ensuring everyone can experience our content and information, regardless of ability. In today’s digital landscape, alternative text (“Alt text”, linked to images) is a simple but powerful solution that can make a huge difference for some people. For individuals who rely on screen readers, alt text provides…
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Looking for a book at the Library? find it with the GIS
You will of course have heard of SAM-TG’s work on maps, but don’t think that they just create highly specialized and advanced technical plans. They push GIS developments even further! Charlotte Desponds, closely working with IT-CDS, recently developed a new feature to help finding a book in the premises of the refurbished Library. After having…
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The CERN Campus App is one year old
From its modest inception one year ago, the CERN Campus App improved wonderfully in a year. Being features with interactive map, phonebook, news, events programmes (such as the upcoming CERN70 Community Event) and direct access to every service of the campus, it has already surpassed 10,000 downloads with an average of 600 daily users. Use…
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Advanced and Specialized Cutting Service Expertise
Located in Building 128, the cutting service by CERN stores offers advanced cutting operations for a variety of materials and shapes. With a park of 12 cutting machines, they cater to diverse client needs efficiently and precisely. In the cutting machine park, there are 2 Water Jet Cutting Machines which are dedicated to cutting sheets,…