diversity

CERN’s excellence derives from an environment in which the knowledge and perspectives of a diverse workforce are valued and dialogue is encouraged at all levels.

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Stories from CERN's women in science

CERN celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science by shedding light on the variety of career paths for women in STEM.

News
At CERN
07 February, 2024
At CERN
News
07 February, 2024

Accessible by design: how CERN Science Gateway exhibitions are tailored to people with visual impairments

Visitors from the Geneva association for visually impaired people (ABA) test the accessibility of the new exhibitions

News
At CERN
31 January, 2024

Progress Pride flag lights up the Esplanade des Particules in honour of LGBTQ+ STEM day

For the first time in its history, CERN raises the Progress Pride flag on the main Esplanade, showing solidarity with the worldwide scientific LGBTQ+ community

News
At CERN
17 November, 2023

“Futur en tous genres” 2023 at CERN

Experiences and workshops that inspire future careers!

News
Knowledge sharing
13 November, 2023
Knowledge sharing
News
13 November, 2023

17 November: Raising the flag for LGBTQ+ STEM day

Join us on Friday 17 November at 1 p.m. on the Esplanade des Particules as we raise the LGBTQ+ flag

Announcement
At CERN
07 November, 2023
At CERN
Announcement
07 November, 2023

Sign your child up for the Futur en tous genres programme!

On Thursday, 9 November, CERN will take part in the Futur en tous genres programme designed to broaden young people’s professional horizons beyond gender stereotypes!

Announcement
Knowledge sharing
10 October, 2023
Knowledge sharing
Announcement
10 October, 2023

IUPAP holds the 8th edition of the International Conference on Women in Physics

CERN and IUPAP collaboration that led to the formation of the IUPAP Women in Physics working group has come a long way

News
At CERN
24 July, 2023

Gender diversity on the right track at CERN

Recent statistics on new arrivals at CERN are very encouraging: the proportion of women hired over the last five years has increased by 7.5%

News
At CERN
05 July, 2023

A welcome web accessibility workshop

Find out the tips and guidance given at the introductory workshop to digital accessibility at CERN on 26 June

News
Computing
05 July, 2023
Computing
News
05 July, 2023

CERN openlab CTO co-founds Swiss chapter of Women in High-Performance Computing advocacy group

Women in HPC works to reduce this gender gap in high-performance computing, or “HPC”

News
Computing
17 February, 2023

Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

On 11 February 2023, we acknowledge the valuable contributions of women and girls to science, technology, engineering and mathematics

News
At CERN
10 February, 2023

Celebrating LGBTQ+ in STEM

18 November marks LGBTQ+ STEM Day – Inclusion is for Everyone

Opinion
At CERN
23 November, 2022
At CERN
Opinion
23 November, 2022