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Muon research is entering a new era in Switzerland! The latest PSI Colloquium was an inspiring celebration of the launch of the new NCCR Muoniverse, the new Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research that brings together more than 30 research groups across Switzerland and builds on PSI's world-leading muon infrastructure. By connecting complementary expertise, Muoniverse aims to advance muon technologies and unlock new applications from renewable energy and environmental research to archaeology and cultural heritage. During the colloquium, Marc Janoschek, Head of the PSI Center for Neutron and Muon Sciences and professor at University of Zurich, highlighted the role of PSI's unique research infrastructure in advancing muon science and Klaus Kirch, Director of NCCR Muoniverse and professor at ETH Zurich, presented the programme's vision and the opportunities it creates for interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. We were delighted to welcome a full auditorium, including Martina Bircher, Member of the Executive Council of the Canton of Aargau, and Elisabeth Stark, Vice President Research at the University of Zurich, Michael Hengartner, President of the ETH Board and Christian Rüegg, Director of the PSI Paul Scherrer Institute. Following the event, invited guests joined a guided tour of PSI's muon facilities, gaining first-hand insights into this unique infrastructure that places Switzerland at the forefront of muon research. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this important milestone for Swiss science. We look forward to seeing how NCCR Muoniverse will shape the future of muon research and its applications in the years ahead. 💡Want to be part of the journey? Join the growing Muoniverse community and stay up to date with the latest research highlights, opportunities and news by following Muoniverse on LinkedIn! CC: Titus Neupert, Angela Papa, Kanton Aargau, Michele Erat, Mirjam van Daalen Pictures: PSI/Markus Fischer #ResearchAtPSI #Muoniverse #NCCR #MuonResearch #Science #Innovation