Colloquium

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Most colloquia are open to the public. Check listings for details. Unless otherwise specified, all colloquia are held in Wilson Hall, 1 West.

The Fermilab colloquium introduces a wide range of scientific and science-related topics presented by notable speakers from across the country and around the world.

Upcoming colloquia

An integral part of Fermilab’s academic culture, “orange” colloquium talks are aimed at a broad scientific and technical audience, while “green” talks are of general interest to everyone.

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July 20, 2026, 7:00 pm US/Central
Mark Thomson, Director General of CERN
Ramsey Auditorium, Wilson Hall, REAL-ID compliant identification is needed to enter the Fermilab site The lecture will explore the cutting-edge frontier of particle physics and our understanding of the universe at its most fundamental level – ranging from understanding dark matter to exploring the early universe. It will focus on the world’s largest and most... More »