Articles by: Ulrika Royen

“Where is there reliable information and where will you be getting that from?” Despite the impact on millions of lives, denial and lies about the climate emergency continue to spread online. But how can scientists get their message across? Nobel Prize laureate discusses how to use science, not politics, to guide the debate surrounding climate…

more

“Russia uses information like a weapon of mass destruction” has been fighting for human rights and democracy in Ukraine since 2007. Oleksandra Matviichuk, head of the organisation, is spearheading their work documenting Russian war crimes against Ukraine, and pushing back against the deluge of disinformation being used to influence and confuse. Can the tidal wave…

more

“This is about using freedom of speech to stifle freedom of speech” As an investigative journalist has distinguished herself as a fearless defender of freedom of expression. She has shone a light on how social media is being used to spread fake news, harass opponents and manipulate public discourse, while at the same time herself…

more

Here you can find images of Nobel Prize laureates and images related to Alfred Nobel, the Nobel Foundation and public events. Strictly editorial use of these photographs is allowed provided that the copyright notice connected to the image is applied along with the name of the photographer. The permission does not include the right to…

more

Hanna Stjärne has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Nobel Foundation Hanna Stjärne. Hanna Stjärne, who is currently the Director General of Swedish Television, will be the new Executive Director of the Nobel Foundation. She will thus be tasked with strengthening the finances and position of the Nobel Prize in the long…

more

Professor Astrid Söderbergh Widding, Chair of the Board of the Nobel Foundation, delivering her opening address. Speech by Professor Astrid Söderbergh Widding, Chair of the Board of the Nobel Foundation, 10 December 2023. Your Majesties, Your Royal Highnesses, Esteemed Nobel Prize laureates, Ladies and Gentlemen, On behalf of the Nobel Foundation, it is my great…

more

The Nobel Prize award ceremony takes place at the Stockholm Concert Hall, Sweden, on 10 December – the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death. At the ceremony, the Nobel Prize in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature and the prize in economic sciences are awarded to the Nobel Prize laureates. Speeches at the Nobel Prize award…

more

Production: NRK (Norsk Rikskringkasting AS) The Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony takes place in Oslo City Hall on 10 December – the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death. At the ceremony, the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to the Nobel Peace Prize laureates The ceremony contained artistic performances and the speech of Chair of the Norwegian…

more

Check out the answers to the game here. Derek Walcott wrote A far cry from Africa T.S. Eliot wrote The hollow men Wisława Szymborska wrote The three oddest words Pablo Neruda wrote Canto General Louise Glück wrote Snowdrops Rabindranath Tagore wrote Where the mind is without fear Want to try another game? Image creditsLouise Glück:…

more