Category: Miscellaneous
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BioDynaMo modelling platform reaches maturity and seeks new applications
BioDynaMo modelling platform reaches maturity and seeks new applications Technical coordination of the BioDynaMo project transferred from CERN to University of Cyprus on 14 November 2022. BioDynaMo is a software platform for creating, running, and visualising all kinds of 3D agent-based simulations. Agent-based simulation is central to a wide range of research fields, from biology to finance and
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Maria Girone, CERN openlab CTO, awarded Gold Medal of Calabria
Maria Girone, CERN openlab CTO, awarded Gold Medal of Calabria On Tuesday 18 October 2022, Maria Girone, the CERN openlab Chief Technology Officer (CTO), was awarded the “La medaglia d’oro Calabria” (the Calabrian Gold Medal). The ceremony took place in the famous “Campidoglio” in Rome, Italy. The prize is awarded by the “Brutium” association, which
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Applications open for 2023 CERN openlab summer student programme
Applications open for 2023 CERN openlab summer student programme Are you a Bachelor’s or Master’s student in computer science, mathematics, engineering or physics? Do you have a strong computing profile, and would you be interested in working on advanced computing projects at CERN during the summer of 2023? If so, we have just the solution
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Quantum deep: delving into quantum technologies at CERN’s QT4HEP conference
Quantum deep: delving into quantum technologies at CERN’s QT4HEP conference Last week, on 1–4 November, the first International Conference on Quantum Technologies for High-Energy Physics (QT4HEP) was held at CERN. 224 people attended in person, with more following online. The event brought together members of the quantum technologies community from research and industry. They discussed recent developments
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CERN joins with leaders from research and industry to propose an Open Quantum Institute
CERN joins with leaders from research and industry to propose an Open Quantum Institute CERN has joined a coalition of science and industry partners proposing the creation of an Open Quantum Institute. This institute will work to ensure that emerging quantum technologies are put to use to tackle key societal challenges. The proposal is being
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CERN openlab trains next generation of computing experts
CERN openlab trains next generation of computing experts In July and August, 32 students came to CERN to work hands-on with cutting-edge computing technologies through the CERN openlab Summer Student programme. Last week, the students presented their projects in a series of five-minute “lightning talks”. CERN openlab is a unique public–private partnership, through which CERN
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CERN openlab summer students present online “lightning talks”
CERN openlab summer students present online “lightning talks” On Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 September, the 2022 CERN openlab summer students will present their work at the public “lightning talk” sessions (session 1, session 2) Students will each give a five-minute presentation, introducing the audience to their project, explaining the technical challenges they have faced and describing
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The on-site CERN openlab Summer Student Programme is back – tune into our online computing lectures!
The on-site CERN openlab Summer Student Programme is back – tune into our online computing lectures! Would you like to learn about the innovative computing technologies that underpin CERN’s groundbreaking physics research? Join us for the CERN openlab summer-student lecture programme. It is free and open to all, wherever you are in the world. Lectures will be
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“Quantumacy” project – investigating privacy-preserving forms of quantum communication – comes to a close
“Quantumacy” project – investigating privacy-preserving forms of quantum communication – comes to a close Members of the “Quantumacy” consortium met in Paris, France, last week to mark the end of a one-year project investigating privacy-preserving forms of quantum communication. The Quantumacy project involves members of CERN and Be ys, a French company specialising in digital trust.
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Take part in climate action through CERN’s online Webfest Challenge 2022
Take part in climate action through CERN’s online Webfest Challenge 2022 The Webfest – CERN’s annual hackathon based on open web technologies – will celebrate its tenth anniversary this year. CERN is celebrating with a bumper edition: rather than taking place over a single weekend, this year’s Webfest will run online across July and August.