Articles by: Olivia Lundqvist
Academic Science Sessions
Purpose These sessions were designed as a scientific discussion on global sustainability challenges in the context of a global pandemic. The sessions explored the leadership role of science as we enter a critical ‘decade of action’. Main audience: Nobel Prize laureates and invited experts Read the call for action produced from the summit: The Context Carl…
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“We have to make doing the right thing easy.”
We speak to one of the Nobel Prize Summit organisers, Marcia McNutt, President of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States, about the summit and what she believes we need to do to tackle the climate crisis. What kind of collaborations do you think that are needed for us to solve the global…
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Skillful craftsmanship that never goes out of style
You have probably heard about the beautiful Nobel Prize diplomas and the Nobel Prize medal, but what do you know about the handmade diploma covers and medal cases made in the softest goat leather? Let’s take a deep dive into the world of bookbinding and find out more about the craftsmanship behind these unique pieces.…
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Bernard Feringa: “Every kid has a talent that we should encourage”
University professor and Chemistry Laureate is a firm believer in that all children have a talent, it just needs to be found and encouraged. Let’s talk about your own childhood. You were the second of ten siblings and you were brought up in a farm. How has your upbringing affected you? “It was absolutely wonderful…
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Culinary bravura at the 2019 Nobel Prize banquet
“Ultimately, everything will be okay!” Confectioner Daniel Roos says that creating the Nobel Prize banquet dessert for six consecutive years has not only made him a better confectioner – but has also taught him how to not panic even when things don’t go as planned. © Nobel Media. Photo: Dan Lepp. Roos is famous for…
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Culinary experience at the 2018 Nobel Banquet
The Nobel Banquet in Stockholm is one of the finest events in the world and an event many would give a fortune to attend. The event has been taking place since 1901 and all menus served since then can be found . Since 1934, the Nobel banquet is held at the Blue Hall of the…
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The symphony of science
What does music mean to you? Do you use it to help relieve stress, anxiety and fall asleep to? For many, the value of music is endless and scientists and Nobel Prize laureates are no exception. From seeing problems in a new way to fostering discipline, expressing creativity to working as a team, music has…
moreWater matters to Nobel Laureates
The human body contains about 60% water – without it humans wouldn’t survive. Water regulates our body temperatures and excretes waste through perspiration, urination and defecation. It improves blood oxygen circulation and fights off illness. On Earth, water has many more vital functions. The water cycle, which allows water to take the shape of both…
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Nobel Prize Lessons – Alfred Nobel and the Nobel Prize
This is a step-by-step timetable for the Nobel Prize Lesson Alfred Nobel and the Nobel Prize. This lesson package consists of four parts: a slide show with a speaker’s manuscript for the teacher, two short videos, a student worksheet, and this teacher’s guide. The lesson is designed to take 45 minutes. 1. Warm-up (2 minutes)Ask your…
moreNobel Prize Lessons – Economic Sciences Prize 2018
Teacher’s guide This is a step-by-step timetable for the Nobel Prize Lesson about a 2018 Nobel Prize. This lesson package consists of four parts: a slide show with a speaker’s manuscript for the teacher, a student worksheet, two short videos and this teacher’s guide. The lesson is designed to take 45 minutes. (PDF 63K) …
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