As Ireland’s application to join Cern, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, moves forward, it presents an exciting and transformative opportunity. This is not only a pivotal moment for the Irish scientific community but also for Ireland’s role on the global stage. Having had the privilege of staying at the Cern Campus in 2022, I was able to witness firsthand the remarkable work carried out at this world-leading institution. It convinced me that Ireland’s membership in Cern will be mutually beneficial, catalysing both scientific innovation and promoting our longstanding commitment to peacebuilding. Cern is a beacon for scientific collaboration, and…