Articles by: Olof
“To me, the Nobel Prize stands for science, free expression and peaceful dialogue”
Vidar Helgesen – Norway’s former State Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister of European Affairs and Minister of Climate and the Environment – will become the new Executive Director of the Nobel Foundation at the beginning of 2021. He will thus assume the task of strengthening the long-term finances and position of the…
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Alfred Nobel’s will
On November 27, 1895, Alfred Nobel signed his third and last will at the Swedish-Norwegian Club in Paris. When it was opened and read after his death, the will caused a lot of controversy both in Sweden and internationally, as Nobel had left much of his wealth for the establishment of a prize. His family…
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Nomination and selection of physics laureates
Nomination to the Nobel Prize in Physics is by invitation only. The names of the nominees and other information about the nominations cannot be revealed until 50 years later. Process of nomination and selection The sends confidential forms to persons who are competent and qualified to nominate. Qualified nominators The right to submit proposals for…
moreNomination and selection of medicine laureates
Nomination to the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is by invitation only. The names of the nominees and other information about the nominations and selection process cannot be revealed until 50 years later. Process of nomination and selection The sends confidential invitation letters to persons who are competent and qualified to nominate candidates for the…
moreNomination and selection of literature laureates
Nominations to the Nobel Prize in Literature can be made by qualified persons only. The names of the nominees and other information about the nominations cannot be revealed until 50 years later. Process of nomination and selection The sends invitation letters to persons who are qualified to nominate for the Nobel Prize in Literature. Qualified nominators…
moreNomination and selection of economic sciences laureates
Nomination to the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel is by invitation only. The names of the nominees and other information about the nominations cannot be revealed until 50 years later. Process of nomination and selection The sends confidential forms to persons who are competent and qualified to nominate. Qualified nominators…
moreNomination and selection of chemistry laureates
Nomination to the Nobel Prize in Chemistry is by invitation only. The names of the nominees and other information about the nominations cannot be revealed until 50 years later. Process of nomination and selection The sends confidential forms to persons who are competent and qualified to nominate. Qualified nominators The right to submit proposals for the…
moreMenu for the Nobel Banquet in Oslo 2016
Menu at the Nobel Peace Prize Banquet at Grand Hotel in Oslo, Norway, on 10 December 2016 Octopus carpaccio plantain sauce and crispy plantain Chicken Terrine Rolle ajiaco sauce, mousseline, almond potato and potato chips Aquavit sorbet Fillet of reindeer from Rorøs arabica sauce, confit of almond potato and green cabbage Arrozon con coco a…
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Homard en cocotte sur lit de légumes d’hiver au vinaigreet purée de topinambours Pintade accompagnée de cèpes et airelles, d’oignons grelotset racines de persil, sauce veloutée Mousse aux mandarines et chocolat blanc sur fond de cannelle, garnie de framboises fraîches et en pâte de fruits VINSChampagne FournyBlanc De Blancs Premier Cru Gary Farrell, Russian River ValleyPinot…
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