Part IV—Appendix: Origin and history of JUAS

Abstract

Part IV is an appendix to these proceedings, dedicated to the origin and history of this unique school. It shows how its present status results from successive improvements in the syllabus, pedagogy, and organisation due to the ongoing efforts of the JUAS Directors and boards. They follow the ongoing developments in the field and strive to meet the requirements of all those involved, including partner universities and institutions, whose numbers have increased over the years. While the main structure has remained unchanged from the beginning—consisting of two five-week sessions dedicated to the science and technology of particle accelerators within an academic framework—much more time is now devoted to direct interaction between students and scientists. The administrative structure is presented alongside its main support, the European Scientific Institute (ESI). Following this, some enlightening statistics regarding the students, lecturers, contributors, and partner universities and institutions are provided. The progression of female participation over the years still seems to be slow, despite the presence of some prominent role models in the discipline. It takes time for women to find their rightful place and become visible. The 2024 classes of JUAS, with almost equal representation of female and male students, offer some hope. The seven successive Directors reflect on their respective periods and offer their personal viewpoints. Group photographs taken over the years make a veiled reference to the passage of time, while many other images perfectly illustrate the permanent academic ambiance, which is both cheerful and serious.