A big shout-out to colleagues in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and those working across the British network in the US for supporting Professor Thomson’s campaign. ? The UK is one of CERN’s founding members and has significantly contributed to its scientific innovations through leadership in major experiments like ATLAS, (the general-purpose particle physics experiment at the?Large Hadron Collider), the development of advanced particle detectors, and in the provision of key infrastructure. UK researchers have played pivotal roles in groundbreaking discoveries, including the Higgs boson, and they continue to drive advancements in particle physics and technology. ? We look forward to Mark Thomson’s leadership at CERN and all the brilliant discoveries that will follow! ? #CERN #Leadership #ScienceExcellence #Physics #Innovation #InternationalCollaboration
CERN Council selects Mark Thomson as next Director-General, starting in 2026 Professor Thomson’s five-year mandate will begin on 1 January 2026. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dpUXszsh