Nobel Prize

We regret to announce that Jonas Kaufmann has been forced to cancel his participation in next week’s Nobel Prize Concert. The reason being that the haematoma on Kaufmann’s vocal cords, which have burdened the world-renowned tenor over a prolonged time, are not completely healed. Therefore, Jonas Kaufmann and his doctors have reluctantly made the decision…

On 13 October, 2016, the Swedish Academy announced that this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature is awarded to Bob Dylan “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition”. This week Bob Dylan called the Swedish Academy. “The news about the Nobel Prize left me speechless”, he told Sara Danius, Permanent Secretary…

What role does food play in our lives? Who influences our choices of food and how do these impact our planet? These are some of the topics that Muhammad Yunus and other Nobel Laureates will debate with experts and thought leaders during Nobel Week Dialogue, 9 December. Registration is now open on www.nobelweekdialogue.org. Nobel Week…

Nobel Media and Scania today announced an International Partnership, bringing together two respected organisations committed to innovation, education and scientific research. Following several years of partnership Nobel Media and Scania now deepen and extend this relationship. Within a select group of Nobel International Partners Scania will collaborate with Nobel Media over several years to bring…

2016 Nobel Prize Announcements coming up: Live video,  in-depth information and social media discussion The 2016 Nobel Prize announcements will take place 3-10 October. Time and dates for all announcements: PHYSIOLOGY OR MEDICINE – Monday 3 October, 11:30 a.m. at the earliestPHYSICS – Tuesday 4 October, 11:45 a.m. at the earliestCHEMISTRY – Wednesday 5 October, 11:45…

Nobel Laureates to stimulate students’ creative thinking and engagement in science. A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by Nobel Media and the Government of India (GOI), represented by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) of the Ministry of Science and Technology for hosting Nobel Prize Series in India for five years. Mattias Fyrenius, CEO Nobel…

The Nobel Foundation’s 2015 financial statements were presented today. The Nobel Foundation’s total return on equity amounted to 7.7 per cent during 2015. Since 2011 the Foundation’s invested capital has grown from SEK 3 billion to more than SEK 4 billion. In addition, the public entities in the Nobel sphere approved new Board members. Sara…

With the aim to raise increased public engagement in science a Nobel Prize Series is arranged on March 20-21 in Dubai with the main topic “Learning for Life”. By inviting speakers and participants from different parts of society we aim for inspiring sessions. The programme combines conference, lectures, roundtables, an exhibition and other meeting spaces.…

Nobel Media and 3M today announced an international partnership, bringing together two respected organizations committed to the advancement of innovation, education and scientific research. Nobel Media extends the reach of the Nobel Prize to millions of people around the world through inspirational events, digital media and special exhibitions and activities related to the legacy of…

The 2015 Nobel Laureates are now arriving in Stockholm for an eventful Nobel Week – culminating in the Nobel Prize Award Ceremony and the Nobel Banquet on December 10, where we celebrate the Laureates and their contributions to the greatest benefit of mankind. The entire week will be framed by Your Star, a public art…