Congratulations to LRB Astrobiology Sector Head Alexey Rozanov on receiving one of the highest state awards of the Russian Federation, for great achievements in science and many years of distinguished work.

The Laboratory of Nuclear Problems is conducting research on the fundamental precision limit of particle detectors based on organic scintillators. A DLNP leading researcher Oleg Smirnov provided recommendations on minimising sources of error in future experiments.

The annual competition aims to promote professional development and stimulate the creative activity of school and additional education teachers specialising in subjects and technologies essential for potential JINR employees. The application deadline is set on 13 February 2026 inclusive.

On 9–11 December, the Laboratory of Neutron Physics at JINR will hold the annual Conference of Young Scientists and Specialists for young employees under 36. Registration is available until 3 December via the link.

On 27 November, at 3:30 PM, Scientific Leader of the Laboratory of Nuclear reactions at JINR will deliver a lecture on the works of Christo and Jeanne-Claude and the development of pop art movement, with a live broadcast available. The event marks the 20th anniversary of The Gates project.

The ongoing V Congress of Young Scientists features events with the participation of JINR employees Vladislav Rozhkov and Nikita Kovrizhnykh, which will be broadcasted live on 28 November at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM respectively. The recording of a discussion with Irek Suleymanov is available via the link.

Employees of the Laboratory of Information Technologies presented their research at the Modern Problems of Computer and Information Sciences international congress dedicated to the 270th anniversary of Moscow State University. MLIT Scientific Leader Vladimir Korenkov gave a talk entitled “Digital technologies and data analysis in large-scale projects”.

In the latest Computerra article, Vladimir Korenkov explains why large scientific projects face challenges in communication channels and employment. He highlights the growing necessity of IT infrastructure for modern physics experiments.

On 24–27 November, the all-Russian “Tasks and methods of neutron research of condensed matter” conference, organized jointly with JINR, is taking place at Dubna State University in a hybrid format. The event’s programme includes over 40 talks. Live broadcast is available via the link.

We invite you to watch a recording of the seminar “Monte Carlo models in high energy physics” by Vladimir Uzhinsky.

DLNP JINR employees developed and tested a mirror auto-alignment unit for the fourth telescope of the TAIGA Gamma Observatory, installed in collaboration with Applied Physics Institute of Irkutsk State University. The unit will undergo field tests during the 2025-2026 observation season.

A new issue of the Weekly JINR Newspaper, #45, has been published. Please note that you can read an English version on the JINR Newspaper’s website.

The JINR championship in air rifle shooting took place. 93 people participated in the competition, including 9 teams, 24 families, and solo performers.

Governing and Advisory Bodies

• 1 December, Meeting of the JINR Finance Committee. Cuba
• 2–3 December, Session of the Committee of Plenipotentiaries of the Governments of the JINR Member States. Cuba

Conferences & Meetings

• 16–30 November, Joint JINR-Vietnam seminar on accelerator technology. Novosibirsk, Russia
• 24–27 November, 5th all-Russian scientific and practical conference titled “Tasks and methods of neutron research of condensed matter”. Dubna State University
• 28 November. 11:00 AM. FLNP. FLNP JINR – NIKIET JSC working meeting
• 1–5 December, Baikal Сollaboration Meeting. JINR, Dubna
• 3–4 December, JINR Days in Latin America. Cuba

Training

• 1–5 December, Hadron Structure and Hadronic Matter Physics JINR–Cuba school. Havana, Cuba

Seminars

• 27 November. 11:00 AM. FLNP. “Helium-4 fast neutron detector: results from PHITS simulation” by Kao Van Hai
• 27 November. 3:00 PM. BLTP. “Lattice 2025 Conference. An overview of interesting presentations” by Victor Braguta, Artem Roenko
• 28 November. 11:30 AM. VBLHEP. “Structure of heavy nuclei and nucleon-nucleon interactions” by Rostislav Jolos, Elena Kolganova
• 1–3 December. MLIT. Reports of young scientists and specialists who received AYSS grants and M. G. Mescheryakov and N. N. Govorun prizes
• 3 December. 11:00 AM. MLIT. “Spinor field dark energy in FLRW space-time: Theory and observation” by Bijan Saha, “Report on scientific activities in the period 2020–2025” by Genis Musulmanbekov

Culture

• 11 November – 7 December. Daily from 1:00 to 7:00 PM (except Monday). JINR Mir Cultural Centre. Exhibition of graphics and painting works
• 26 November. 7:00 PM. JINR Museum of History of Science and Technology. Astronomical meeting
• 27 November. 6:00 PM. JINR Universal Public Library. English speaking club
• 27 November. 7:00 PM. JINR Universal Public Library. Hairpin book club
• 28 November. 6:00 PM. JINR Universal Public Library. JINR Cinema Club
• 28 November. 7:00 PM. JINR Mir Cultural Centre. Commemorative concert
• 29 November. 3:00 PM. JINR Mir Cultural Centre. Lecture and film screening
• 29 November. 6:00 PM. JINR Universal Public Library. Guttenberg’s Smoking Room meeting
• 30 November. 7:00 PM. JINR Mir Cultural Centre. “Parallel universes in all seriousness: what does quantum mechanics say?” lecture
• 2 December. 6:00 PM. JINR Scientists’ Club. JINR Film Union
• 2 December. 7:00 PM. JINR Universal Public Library. Genealogical club’s meeting
• 2 December. 7:00 PM. JINR Mir Cultural Centre. Concert for violin and piano