IdeaSquare - the innovation space at CERN
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R&D&I, EU projects, Educational programmes, Prototyping, Interactive Events, Innovation knowledge
Find all our links here: https://linktr.ee/cernideasquare
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Learn about the key activity areas of IdeaSquare - The innovation space at CERN!
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Only a few days left before the registration deadline!
Are you an early bird?
Join the 2026 CIJ Summer School on experimentation-driven research methodologies at CERN IdeaSquare in Geneva (8–12 June 2026).
Applications are now open!
Full details and application instructions are available on the event page: indico.cern.ch/event/1622011/
Join the 2026 CIJ Summer School on experimentation-driven research methodologies at CERN IdeaSquare in Geneva (8–12 June 2026).
Applications are now open!
Full details and application instructions are available on the event page: indico.cern.ch/event/1622011/
February 10, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Only a few days left before the registration deadline!
From an imagined exoplanet to one of Earth’s most pressing space challenges!Students from Riga Technical University joined our IdeaSquare Planet program, where they focused on designing future satellite strategies for the exoplanet Luminis, weighing priorities, trade-offs, and societal consequences.
January 30, 2026 at 5:29 PM
From an imagined exoplanet to one of Earth’s most pressing space challenges!Students from Riga Technical University joined our IdeaSquare Planet program, where they focused on designing future satellite strategies for the exoplanet Luminis, weighing priorities, trade-offs, and societal consequences.
IdeaSquare welcomed the children of Jardin des Particules for an educational exercise exploring environmental effects and the fundamentals of data transmission.
January 28, 2026 at 3:06 PM
IdeaSquare welcomed the children of Jardin des Particules for an educational exercise exploring environmental effects and the fundamentals of data transmission.
Are you an early bird?
Join the 2026 CIJ Summer School on experimentation-driven research methodologies at CERN IdeaSquare in Geneva (8–12 June 2026).
Applications are now open!
Full details and application instructions are available on the event page: indico.cern.ch/event/1622011/
Join the 2026 CIJ Summer School on experimentation-driven research methodologies at CERN IdeaSquare in Geneva (8–12 June 2026).
Applications are now open!
Full details and application instructions are available on the event page: indico.cern.ch/event/1622011/
January 27, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Are you an early bird?
Join the 2026 CIJ Summer School on experimentation-driven research methodologies at CERN IdeaSquare in Geneva (8–12 June 2026).
Applications are now open!
Full details and application instructions are available on the event page: indico.cern.ch/event/1622011/
Join the 2026 CIJ Summer School on experimentation-driven research methodologies at CERN IdeaSquare in Geneva (8–12 June 2026).
Applications are now open!
Full details and application instructions are available on the event page: indico.cern.ch/event/1622011/
Building 'The Forge'
In December 2025, IdeaSquare closed off part of its space to make some major upgrades.
Our newest transformation brings the 3D Printer Studio and three containers together into one large prototyping space - we also gave the machine shop a much-needed facelift.
In December 2025, IdeaSquare closed off part of its space to make some major upgrades.
Our newest transformation brings the 3D Printer Studio and three containers together into one large prototyping space - we also gave the machine shop a much-needed facelift.
January 27, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Building 'The Forge'
In December 2025, IdeaSquare closed off part of its space to make some major upgrades.
Our newest transformation brings the 3D Printer Studio and three containers together into one large prototyping space - we also gave the machine shop a much-needed facelift.
In December 2025, IdeaSquare closed off part of its space to make some major upgrades.
Our newest transformation brings the 3D Printer Studio and three containers together into one large prototyping space - we also gave the machine shop a much-needed facelift.
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Call for papers for a CIJ special issue on 'Co-creation'!
Learn more: e-publishing.cern.ch/index.php/CI...
Learn more: e-publishing.cern.ch/index.php/CI...
October 24, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Call for papers for a CIJ special issue on 'Co-creation'!
Learn more: e-publishing.cern.ch/index.php/CI...
Learn more: e-publishing.cern.ch/index.php/CI...
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CERN wishes you a very #HappyNewYear!
In 2026, we will prepare for the installation of the High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider (#HiLumiLHC) – the successor to the world’s most powerful particle accelerator – while shaping the next generation of discovery machines.
In 2026, we will prepare for the installation of the High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider (#HiLumiLHC) – the successor to the world’s most powerful particle accelerator – while shaping the next generation of discovery machines.
December 31, 2025 at 11:00 PM
CERN wishes you a very #HappyNewYear!
In 2026, we will prepare for the installation of the High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider (#HiLumiLHC) – the successor to the world’s most powerful particle accelerator – while shaping the next generation of discovery machines.
In 2026, we will prepare for the installation of the High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider (#HiLumiLHC) – the successor to the world’s most powerful particle accelerator – while shaping the next generation of discovery machines.
New issue of the CERN IdeaSquare Journal of Experimental Innovation!
Innovation is an act of "boundary spanning"—a persistent effort to navigate the cognitive, structural, and institutional frontiers that separate scientific inquiry from societal impact.
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Innovation is an act of "boundary spanning"—a persistent effort to navigate the cognitive, structural, and institutional frontiers that separate scientific inquiry from societal impact.
e-publishing.cern.ch/index.php/CI...
January 7, 2026 at 2:54 PM
New issue of the CERN IdeaSquare Journal of Experimental Innovation!
Innovation is an act of "boundary spanning"—a persistent effort to navigate the cognitive, structural, and institutional frontiers that separate scientific inquiry from societal impact.
e-publishing.cern.ch/index.php/CI...
Innovation is an act of "boundary spanning"—a persistent effort to navigate the cognitive, structural, and institutional frontiers that separate scientific inquiry from societal impact.
e-publishing.cern.ch/index.php/CI...
This week we welcomed CBI students from University of Bologna! They were the last group of students at IdeaSquare for 2025!
December 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
This week we welcomed CBI students from University of Bologna! They were the last group of students at IdeaSquare for 2025!
Participate in a new PhD Summer School at CERN IdeaSquare on experimentation-driven methodologies, 8th–12th June 2026!
December 19, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Participate in a new PhD Summer School at CERN IdeaSquare on experimentation-driven methodologies, 8th–12th June 2026!
What is the effect of first and second language use on divergent thinking in problem solving?
Discover it here: e-publishing.cern.ch/index.php/CI...
Discover it here: e-publishing.cern.ch/index.php/CI...
December 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
What is the effect of first and second language use on divergent thinking in problem solving?
Discover it here: e-publishing.cern.ch/index.php/CI...
Discover it here: e-publishing.cern.ch/index.php/CI...
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A sustainable future depends on choices made today.
#GEO7, the most comprehensive assessment of the global environment ever undertaken, outlines the five transformations needed to protect nature, strengthen societies, and build a healthier planet.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/pSkL50XHkG2
#GEO7, the most comprehensive assessment of the global environment ever undertaken, outlines the five transformations needed to protect nature, strengthen societies, and build a healthier planet.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/pSkL50XHkG2
December 11, 2025 at 1:25 PM
A sustainable future depends on choices made today.
#GEO7, the most comprehensive assessment of the global environment ever undertaken, outlines the five transformations needed to protect nature, strengthen societies, and build a healthier planet.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/pSkL50XHkG2
#GEO7, the most comprehensive assessment of the global environment ever undertaken, outlines the five transformations needed to protect nature, strengthen societies, and build a healthier planet.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/pSkL50XHkG2
An inspiring experimental methodology that can be used to nurture creativity, problem-solving, co-creation, and team collaboration is LEGO SERIOUS PLAY.
Learn more in CIJ's latest methodological note: e-publishing.cern.ch/index.php/CI...
Learn more in CIJ's latest methodological note: e-publishing.cern.ch/index.php/CI...
December 9, 2025 at 1:58 PM
An inspiring experimental methodology that can be used to nurture creativity, problem-solving, co-creation, and team collaboration is LEGO SERIOUS PLAY.
Learn more in CIJ's latest methodological note: e-publishing.cern.ch/index.php/CI...
Learn more in CIJ's latest methodological note: e-publishing.cern.ch/index.php/CI...
Today IdeaSquare is hosting a hackathon focused on brainstorming and developing new features for the CERN Document Server (CDS) and its underlying Invenio framework, together with the CERN Library and developers.
December 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Today IdeaSquare is hosting a hackathon focused on brainstorming and developing new features for the CERN Document Server (CDS) and its underlying Invenio framework, together with the CERN Library and developers.
Last Friday, IdeaSquare hosted the global launch of Lumina, Interfaces, the first Holo Art Anthology-celebrating art, science and innovation.
December 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Last Friday, IdeaSquare hosted the global launch of Lumina, Interfaces, the first Holo Art Anthology-celebrating art, science and innovation.
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T-minus 8 hours 😁
Join us tonight, at 20:00 CET, to watch nine finalists from around the world step onto the stage at CERN to compete in the world’s longest-running science communication competition.
Join us live: www.youtube.com/live/EZRj71l...
Join us tonight, at 20:00 CET, to watch nine finalists from around the world step onto the stage at CERN to compete in the world’s longest-running science communication competition.
Join us live: www.youtube.com/live/EZRj71l...
November 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
T-minus 8 hours 😁
Join us tonight, at 20:00 CET, to watch nine finalists from around the world step onto the stage at CERN to compete in the world’s longest-running science communication competition.
Join us live: www.youtube.com/live/EZRj71l...
Join us tonight, at 20:00 CET, to watch nine finalists from around the world step onto the stage at CERN to compete in the world’s longest-running science communication competition.
Join us live: www.youtube.com/live/EZRj71l...
Developing creativity in higher education can be challenging because of the differences in students’ personality- and cognitive traits, creative competence and learning preferences.
Learn more: doi.org/10.23726/cij...
Learn more: doi.org/10.23726/cij...
November 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Developing creativity in higher education can be challenging because of the differences in students’ personality- and cognitive traits, creative competence and learning preferences.
Learn more: doi.org/10.23726/cij...
Learn more: doi.org/10.23726/cij...
Innovation education for the future: a case study of CERN IdeaSquare Planet
Learn more: ideasquare.cern/node/475
And read the full paper here: doi.org/10.1080/2331...
Learn more: ideasquare.cern/node/475
And read the full paper here: doi.org/10.1080/2331...
November 21, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Innovation education for the future: a case study of CERN IdeaSquare Planet
Learn more: ideasquare.cern/node/475
And read the full paper here: doi.org/10.1080/2331...
Learn more: ideasquare.cern/node/475
And read the full paper here: doi.org/10.1080/2331...
New issue of the CERN IdeaSquare Journal of Experimental Innovation!
Browse it here: e-publishing.cern.ch/index.php/CI...
Browse it here: e-publishing.cern.ch/index.php/CI...
November 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
New issue of the CERN IdeaSquare Journal of Experimental Innovation!
Browse it here: e-publishing.cern.ch/index.php/CI...
Browse it here: e-publishing.cern.ch/index.php/CI...
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CERN celebrates LGBTQ+ in STEM Day
Today we celebrate and highlight the work of and barriers facing LGBTQIA+ people in science, technology, engineering and maths. To mark the date, the Progress Pride flag will fly above the Esplanade des Particules for the third year.
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Today we celebrate and highlight the work of and barriers facing LGBTQIA+ people in science, technology, engineering and maths. To mark the date, the Progress Pride flag will fly above the Esplanade des Particules for the third year.
🔗 home.cern/news/news/ce...
November 18, 2025 at 1:51 PM
CERN celebrates LGBTQ+ in STEM Day
Today we celebrate and highlight the work of and barriers facing LGBTQIA+ people in science, technology, engineering and maths. To mark the date, the Progress Pride flag will fly above the Esplanade des Particules for the third year.
🔗 home.cern/news/news/ce...
Today we celebrate and highlight the work of and barriers facing LGBTQIA+ people in science, technology, engineering and maths. To mark the date, the Progress Pride flag will fly above the Esplanade des Particules for the third year.
🔗 home.cern/news/news/ce...
FameLab international final 2025!
Vote for the best science communicator! The international final of this world-leading science communication competition takes place on 25th November at CERN. Read more: indico.cern.ch/e/famelab-2025
Vote for the best science communicator! The international final of this world-leading science communication competition takes place on 25th November at CERN. Read more: indico.cern.ch/e/famelab-2025
November 14, 2025 at 10:34 AM
FameLab international final 2025!
Vote for the best science communicator! The international final of this world-leading science communication competition takes place on 25th November at CERN. Read more: indico.cern.ch/e/famelab-2025
Vote for the best science communicator! The international final of this world-leading science communication competition takes place on 25th November at CERN. Read more: indico.cern.ch/e/famelab-2025
Members of the TECH2X educational team meet at IdeaSquare!
November 13, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Members of the TECH2X educational team meet at IdeaSquare!
Geneva's diplomatic community engages in dialogue on quantum technology with Open Quantum Institute and International Telecommunication Union and with the support of the Permanent Mission of Belgium Wallonie-Bruxelles à Genève.
Learn more: ideasquare.cern/node/474
Learn more: ideasquare.cern/node/474
November 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Geneva's diplomatic community engages in dialogue on quantum technology with Open Quantum Institute and International Telecommunication Union and with the support of the Permanent Mission of Belgium Wallonie-Bruxelles à Genève.
Learn more: ideasquare.cern/node/474
Learn more: ideasquare.cern/node/474
At the opening of the EIT Education and Skills Days conference on 15–16 October in Brussels, one sentence set the tone: “Resilience is not built in factories.” CERN IdeaSquare’s Ole Werner was there representing #TECH2X to find out more.
Learn more: ideasquare.cern/node/473
Learn more: ideasquare.cern/node/473
November 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
At the opening of the EIT Education and Skills Days conference on 15–16 October in Brussels, one sentence set the tone: “Resilience is not built in factories.” CERN IdeaSquare’s Ole Werner was there representing #TECH2X to find out more.
Learn more: ideasquare.cern/node/473
Learn more: ideasquare.cern/node/473
From 20 to 24 October 2025, more than 40 participants from NGT @cmsexperiment.bsky.social, @atlasexperiment.bsky.social, and other NGT work packages gathered at IdeaSquare for the second edition of the Next Generation Triggers Hackathon.
Learn more: ideasquare.cern/node/472
Learn more: ideasquare.cern/node/472
November 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
From 20 to 24 October 2025, more than 40 participants from NGT @cmsexperiment.bsky.social, @atlasexperiment.bsky.social, and other NGT work packages gathered at IdeaSquare for the second edition of the Next Generation Triggers Hackathon.
Learn more: ideasquare.cern/node/472
Learn more: ideasquare.cern/node/472