In our article in ECHO 480, we looked at the beginning of, and a few points from, the reform of internal justice launched in 2020. Here we continue with other aspects of the reform.

Beyond the content of this reform, its form was also the subject of lengthy discussions. As regards the consolidation of investigations, agreement came quickly: the creation of a new Operational Circular (OC) to replace OC 9 and OC 10 and thus covering all forms of investigation, which must always be both inculpatory and exculpatory, swiftly reached consensus. As regards the Joint Advisory Appeals Board (JAAB) and

Open to boys and girls aged 3 to 13. Book anywhere from 1 to 5 days, and family discounts are available.

• Week of 12 October: Nyon · Lausanne
• Week of 19 October: Geneva – Varembé (Nations) · Geneva – Vessy (Champel) · Nyon · Lausanne

Autumn Football Courses – Join Anytime!

It's not too late to join! Our after-school and weekend courses, both indoors and outdoors, run until mid-December, and fees are prorated for late sign-ups.

Locations:

Geneva: Chênois · Onex · Chêne-Bourg · Cologny · Nations · Versoix

Vaud: Nyon · Etoy · Lausanne

Girls-only courses are also available.

It is often said that young people are the future, and their voices should be heard. What, then, do young people working at CERN have to say? The Five-Yearly Review Survey gave them the platform: 205 students responded, 100 Doctoral Students (a 41% participation rate) and 105 Technical Students, Administrative Students and Trainee (31%). 

Doctoral student contract duration

More than half of doctoral student respondents (51%) believe a three-year contract is insufficient to complete their PhD. They point to activities unrelated to their research imposed by CERN or the university, overly

Looking for a caring and stimulating environment for your child? Le Jardin des Particules, run by the CERN Staff Association, currently has places available:

• nursery: 3 full-time places still available in the 2–3 year-old group.
• school: a few places for pupils aged 4 to 10

Continuity in education from 4 months to 10 years

The nursery welcomes young children with an approach built on child-centred care, kindness and close partnership with families. Activities include psychomotor development, music awareness, yoga and a range of age-appropriate activities. A settling-in period helps each

The Staff Association needs you, stand as a candidate!

The reform of the Organization’s internal justice system is a major undertaking running in parallel with the five-yearly review, because as an employer and a State, CERN establishes its own laws, making the entire CERN community dependent on these mechanisms, which encompass appeal, disciplinary and harassment procedures alike.

This reform required more than six years of concertation, carried out through a working group and discussions held within the Standing Concertation Committee (SCC). It came to fruition this year with the creation of a new Administrative Circular No. 34 (AC34) and

Save the date!

The Association is pleased to invite you to an upcoming conference.

This talk will offer an analysis of the place of women in science, from both a historical and contemporary perspective. It will address the structural obstacles that 

have led to the erasure of many female figures from scientific narratives, as well as how this dynamic is evolving today.

Monday, 12 October at 5:30 PM 

503/1-001 – Council Chamber

For more information and to register, visit: The Place of Women in Science· Indico

The CERN Croquet Club hosted its annual International Gateball Singles and Doubles Tournament over the weekend, welcoming players from several European clubs for two days of friendly, yet competitive play.

The club was especially honoured to welcome Keiichi Imagawa, President of the World Gateball Union, who travelled from Japan especially to attend the tournament. His presence made the weekend particularly memorable for the organisers and players.

In the doubles competition, Udo Thome and Theo Densborn from Gransdorf, Germany, claimed the title after defeating Nina Underhill (SCE-SAM-FM)

A new educational year is beginning at the Jardin des Particules. The Jardin des Particules is a preschool and school structure.

You are invited to the exhibition “A Look at Children”