Read article 'Sabbatical in space'
Sabbatical in space
CERN engineer Sławosz Uznański is one of 17 astronauts selected by ESA from among more than 22,000 applicants.
Read article 'Sabbatical in space'
Read article 'The coolest job in physics'
The coolest job in physics
Embedded in 3 km-thick ice, the IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the South Pole needs permanent human company to keep it operational. Recent IceCube “winterover” Marc Jacquart shares his experien...
Read article 'Leading in collaborations'
Leading in collaborations
Gabriel Facini describes a new programme to change the culture of leadership in large scientific collaborations.
Read article 'Mixing physics and music'
Mixing physics and music
Electrical engineer Matteo Di Cosmo describes the difficult decision to leave CERN after eight enjoyable years.
Read article 'Fault-finding across sectors'
Fault-finding across sectors
Jack Heron, a senior fellow working on R&D for the proposed Future Circular Collider, reflects on his past experience in the defence sector.
Read article 'A soft spot for heavy metal'
A soft spot for heavy metal
Together with colleagues from CERN’s Vacuum, Surfaces and Coatings and Mechanical and Materials Engineering groups, Audrey Vichard is working on R&D for the Einstein Telescope.
Read article 'Physicist by day, YouTuber by night'
Physicist by day, YouTuber by night
Fermilab's Don Lincoln describes his dual career as a researcher and science communicator.
Read article 'Sharing experience, building connections'
Sharing experience, building connections
Valeria’s career turned towards space science in 2007, when she began working for ESA's Euclid mission.
Read article 'How to find your feet in industry'
How to find your feet in industry
Former LHC experimentalists discuss their experiences, good and bad, upon transitioning to the diverse employment world outside particle physics.
Read article 'Moving from big science into big tech'
Moving from big science into big tech
CERN alumni working in Google, Microsoft and other big-tech firms offer advice on how to promote your assets when seeking to move out of academia.
