Category: Saphir News

Chile signs its incorporation as an Associate Member State of CERN

Geneva, May 16, 2025. In an official ceremony held at the headquarters of CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) in Geneva, Switzerland, Chile signed its accession as an Associate Member State of this leading international scientific institution. The Chilean delegation was led by the Minister of Science, Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation of the […]

SAPHIR members begin work at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in the UK 

The collaboration between the SAPHIR Millennium Institute and CERN’s ATLAS project represents a significant step forward in establishing Chile’s position at the forefront of scientific research, particularly in the field of subatomic particle physics. This strategic partnership has opened up new opportunities for Chilean researchers and technicians to actively participate […]

SAPHIR Millennium Institute participates in the Antofagasta 2025 version of Puerto de Ideas

The collaboration between the Saphir Millennium Institute and the Puerto de Ideas Antofagasta Foundation represents a significant effort to bring science closer to the public, promoting dialogue between researchers and the general public. This alliance is particularly relevant as it is taking place within the framework of the science outreach festival held in the city […]

SAPHIR was recognized during the 61st anniversary ceremony of the Chilean Nuclear Energy Commission for its strategic role in the work carried out at CERN.

The collaboration between the SAPHIR Millennium Institute, dedicated to subatomic physics at the frontier of high energies, and the Chilean Nuclear Energy Commission (CCHEN) is a strategic and fundamental step toward strengthening cutting-edge scientific research in Chile. This alliance represents a model of inter-institutional cooperation that enhances […]

"Breakthrough Prize Awards 2025, known as the "Oscars of science", highlight work in particle physics linked to the LHC and ATLAS experiment.

The 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics has been awarded to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) experiments, in recognition of their transformative impact on our understanding of the universe. This prestigious international award celebrates cutting-edge scientific achievements and, in this edition, highlights the crucial role of experiments such as ATLAS, which have led to fundamental discoveries in […]

Cristian Cuevas, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation, visits part of the SAPHIR facilities at UNAB.

The visit by Cristian Cuevas, Undersecretary of Science, Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation, to the Millennium Institute for Subatomic Physics at High Energies (SAPHIR) marks a major milestone in strengthening the ties between government institutions and the cutting-edge scientific research being conducted in Chile. Such meetings highlight the importance of […]

CERN Council approves the incorporation of Chile as an associate member state

The SAPHIR Millennium Institute is proud to announce CERN's recent resolution, in which the Council approved Chile's admission as an Associate Member State, subject to the completion of the accession and ratification processes in each country (Source: home.cern). Chile's incorporation into CERN, the European Organization for Research […]

Call for Atomic Girl Mentors 2025

Atomic Girls is an initiative of the SAPHIR Millennium Institute that aims to introduce girls to the world of science by teaching them cross-disciplinary skills applicable to science—such as programming, electronics, and the scientific method—through the construction of a particle detector (for example, a muon detector). If you are in your final years of […]