As some of you may have noticed, a few errors crept into our article on the results of the USERs survey published in the last two issues of ECHO.

The figure “19% are unable to cover their basic needs” actually combines two situations of financial hardship: 4.7% who do “not have enough” to cover “their basic needs”, and 14.5% who have “barely enough” to cover them. This figure was consistent with the 19% who strongly disagreed with the statement that “the remuneration granted to Users is sufficient to avoid financial stress and ensure a decent standard of living”, but our interpretation of it

From 16 November to 18 December, the Restaurant 1 terrace will be transformed into a charming Alpine retreat, filled with the flavours and festive spirit of Christmas!

On the menu: traditional mountain specialities, seasonal treats, mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, Christmas gift ideas and plenty more to enjoy in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

🎶 Every Wednesday, it's time for WINTER VIBES! Join us for festive afterworks with DJs, from 5 PM to 9 PM.

🍷 On Fridays, keep the festive spirit going with extended opening hours until 9 PM!

🎁 Planning an end-of-year celebration? Our dedicated

Graduates, make your voice heard! Choose and support your delegates!

The applications for the two seats opened to Graduates on the Staff Council are now closed. Five candidates, Marco CAROTTA, Hannah Janey CARROLL, Olivia FISCHER, Hector MIRALLAS and Tina Tu Trinh NGUYEN, have been approved by the Electoral Commission, and it is now up to you, Graduates, to vote to elect your representatives! Voting opened on 9 November and will close at midday on 23 November. We encourage as many of you as possible to take part by using the link:  https://sa-elections.web.cern.ch/ and to choose the people

The CERN Photo Club is proud to support a meaningful initiative that brings the joy of photography to young people in Latin America.

For the past couple of years, the Club has been collecting cameras and photographic equipment to donate to Casa Alianza, an organisation that supports teenage victims of violence and human trafficking.

The donated cameras became part of a powerful project—giving these young people a way to express themselves through photography as a form of art and healing.

Thanks to the generosity of Swiss donors and the cameras received through this initiative, the children

The Jardin des Particules, the nursery and school of the Staff Association of CERN, is opening its doors on Saturday 21 November 2026, from 10:00 to 12:00.

Whether you are expecting a child, looking for a place for your little one, or simply curious about what goes on in their colourful world, this is the perfect opportunity to visit the premises, explore the classrooms and outdoor spaces, and meet the pedagogical team.

Come along with your family, ask your questions, and discover the warm and stimulating environment where children learn, play and grow every day.

We look forward to

Discover how the CERN & Society Foundation brings the benefits of CERN's knowledge, discoveries and culture to society. Meet this year's Non-Member State Summer Students, learn about the Foundation's end-of-year fundraising campaign, and see how even a small contribution can open doors for the next generation.

Through stories, images and videos, the exhibition shows the many ways the Foundation supports education, science, culture and public engagement, and how CERN colleagues and visitors can get involved.

A special focus is on the Non-Member State Summer Student Programme. This year's

The Staff Association held public meetings on October 14^th and 16^th. They covered some highlights of the Staff Association's work in 2026, including maternity and parental leave evolution, the reform of internal justice and the Five-Yearly Review, as well as additional subjects such as the partial elections for graduates. The meetings concluded with a question-and-answer session.

The Staff Association would like to thank all members of the personnel who attended these meetings. For those who were unable to participate, the slides and video recordings are available at the following links:

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As previously published in the ECHO, the process for the by-elections to the Staff Council for Graduates is currently taking place. This is the final straight to join and stand as a candidate!

The call for applications, launched on 17 September, closes on 30 October 2026 at 5.00 p.m. All Graduates who are members of the Staff Association¹ can still get involved and submit their applications.

What’s next ?

Following the closure of the call for applications and before voting begins, the Electoral Commission will meet to examine the validity of the applications received.

All Graduates who

Every photograph tells a story: that of a moment, a place or a face seen through the eyes of a photographer. Every two years, the CERN Photo Club, which brings together enthusiasts of all levels, presents the work of its members. This year's exhibition celebrates the many ways photography can be approached and interpreted, from portraits to landscapes, colour to black & white, digital to analogue.

Come and discover the perspectives, styles and stories captured through their lenses.

10/12/2026 to 10/23/2026

CERN Main building, ground floor

CERN Photo Club Exhibition (12-23 October, 2026) ·

"No Matter Fields" by Nata Malyu: Sensations, memories and emotions pass through a prism of perception and re-emerge as intuitive surrealism, emotional abstraction and fluid organic form. Moving from the figurative through semi-abstract constructions to pure abstraction, this exhibition gives shape to what often resists language: a feeling, a memory, an inner shift or the anticipation of transformation. At CERN, these inner landscapes enter into dialogue with invisible fields and forces, suggesting that what shapes our inner reality may be no less complex, or real, than the structures of the