We will have to be very vigilant that young female scientists have the same opportunities as their male colleagues.

In the big experiments, Atlas and CMS, we have something like 3,000 scientists each, and over 60 nationalities.

Art is based on very clear, mathematical principles like proportion and harmony. At the same time, physicists need to be inventive, to have ideas, to have some fantasy.

My efforts are focused on ensuring that CERN maintains a leading role in the fields of science, technology and education, and that it continues to be a place that unites scientists from around the world.

CERN is a concrete example of worldwide, international co-operation - and a concrete example of peace. The place which makes, in my opinion, better scientists, but also better people.

The training of younger generations is very close to my heart.