TIMEPIX@school

Description

TIMEPIX@school is a new CERN-led initiative that will bring Timepix-based detectors, developed within the CERN Medipix2 Collaboration, into classrooms worldwide. With these detectors, students can visualise and analyse radiation in real time, using the same technology applied in high-energy physics, medicine, aerospace, and art.
Launching in the 2026-2027 academic year, the programme will be based on a coordinated network of regional hubs located in schools, universities, institutes, or research centres. Selected hubs will receive a loan of up to 10 Timepix-based detector kits at no cost, online training on the use of the kits, and access to a curated list of educational resources. The role of the hubs will be to adapt and
translate these resources to the local curriculum and distribute the detector kits and adapted educational materials to at least 3 partner schools in the area.

While CERN provides the technological and pedagogical foundation, hubs and teachers have freedom to design interdisciplinary or project-based activities, develop new experiments and measurement campaigns, collaborate across schools or with local research institutions, and integrate the technology in ways that reflect their students’ curiosity and needs.

Particular emphasis will be placed on reaching schools in underserved and underrepresented communities, and engaging female students. Institutions are invited to apply through a call for proposals that will open in May 2026.

TIMEPIX@school is possible thanks to philanthropic donations through the CERN & Society Foundation.