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Programm: https://www.geneve.ch/cite-seniors# A new year is beginning, and with it, activities are resuming at Cité Seniors and in the neighbourhoods. In the programme for the first half of 2026, available from mid-January, you will find many suggestions to help you develop your creativity or cultural knowledge. Reading, singing, dancing, literary walks, film club, concerts, photography: there is something for everyone. Don’t miss the open day on 17 February at Cité Seniors: breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea will be offered depending… Read more: January Cité Seniors

The Staff Association is pleased to invite you to the conference: Loans in CHF: exchange-rate risk and the requirement of contractual transparency – Understanding the litigation and Its implications – Maître Dana Thursday, 15 January 2026 – 12:30 p.m. 503/1-001 – Council Room & Zoom Conference in French, with simultaneous translation into English. The conference will be recorded. For more information and registration: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1619322

It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of Roger Perret on 20 December at Hôpital de la Tour. His funeral service was held during the holiday period at the Saint-Georges Cemetery in Geneva. Roger Perret was a mechanical design engineer of exceptional expertise and professionalism. He joined CERN in 1975, where he served with distinction until his retirement in 2010. Over the course of his 35-year career, within what later became the EN-MME Design Office, he… Read more: Tribute Roger Perret

Place: Building 61 – Staff Association room From 1:30 to 4:00 pm

The Director General organises a meeting with the personnel on 16 December 2025 at 10:30. She has autorised access to the retransmission to the retirees. This broadcast should therefore be accessible to all retirees having linked their CERN account with an external one (e.g.   gmail.com, outlook.com, hotmail.com, laposte.fr, etc…) before their departure. The https://indico.cern.ch/event/1621529/ should be used and authenticated via the « External email – Guest access » link. The Webcast should then be accessible by clicking the “Watch” button. To be… Read more: Invitation to a meeting of the Directorate with the CERN community 16 December at 10:30

Thank you for your numerous responses to our message alerting you to the possible change in the pension payment date from the 7th to the 25th of the month. 97% of you supported the GAC-EPA’s position and expressed a negative opinion for various reasons. The analysis of your feedback was communicated to the Pension Fund, which ultimately decided not to make any changes. This good news was confirmed by the Fund in a letter that you should have received with… Read more: The monthly pension payment date will not change!

Program: https://www.geneve.ch/cite-seniors# During the festive season, there is nothing better than sharing a good meal and meeting new people. You are warmly invited to attend the meals organised in four neighbourhood centres in the City of Geneva. You will find the telephone number for registration below. I wish you all a wonderful holiday season and send you my sincerest wishes for 2026. Christina KitsosVice-Chair of the Administrative Council of the City of Geneva

The Staff Association is pleased to invite you to the conference on: Work management practices and Employee health: A conflictual relationship – Prof. Gregor Bouville How and why do certain methods of work management affect employees’ health? Tuesday 16 December – 5:30 p.m. 503/1-001 – Council Room Conference in French For more information and registration: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1606354