Maltese Scientists at CERN: Shaping the Future of Global Science

Maltese scientists from the University of Malta and MCAST are playing an active role in groundbreaking research at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research.

Home to the Large Hadron Collider, the world’s largest and most powerful machine, stretching 27 kilometres in circumference, CERN is where subatomic particles are accelerated and collided to reveal the fundamental structure of matter and recreate conditions similar to those just after the Big Bang.

For over 70 years, CERN has been at the forefront of scientific discovery, earning multiple Nobel Prizes, including the 2013 award for the Higgs Boson discovery.

Maltese researchers are contributing to this legacy by enhancing the LHC’s performance, developing advanced software for operations and data analysis, and designing next-generation colliders with real-world applications, such as medical imaging and cancer treatment.

The Maltese public will soon have the chance to meet these scientists during the CERN in Malta Conference, part of Xjenza Malta’s R&I Days, at the Esplora Planetarium, Villa Bighi, Kalkara, on 20 November.

This event aims to inspire students interested in physics, engineering, mathematics, and computer science, showcasing how Malta is contributing to global scientific progress and how the next generation can be part of it.

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