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Kavli Prize Science Forum 2010: Science summit on international cooperation Global leaders critical in shaping science policy in the US, Europe and Asia will convene in Oslo, Norway on September 6, to discuss "The Role of International Cooperation in Science" at the inaugural Kavli Prize Science Forum. Jonas Gahr Støre, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Norway, will deliver the opening speech. US President Science Advisor John P. Holdren and Ernst-Ludwig Winnacker, the first Secretary General of the European Research Council, will be the keynote speakers. Charles M. Vest (picture), President of the National Academy of Engineering, will be the moderator for this event. Closing remarks by Tora Aasland, Minister of Research and Higher Education, Norway. (23.08.2010) MoreThe Kavli Prize Award Ceremony It is a great pleasure for the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters to extend invitations to the second Kavli Prize Award Ceremony on the 7th of September. The event will take place at Oslo Concert Hall. Artist and former Minister of Culture Åse Kleveland, and the American actor, director and writer Alan Alda will be the Masters of Ceremonies, in addition to several perfoming artists. (20.08.2010) More- I was a terrible science student Bill Bryson is coming to Oslo in connection with the Kavli Prize week. He will be giving two lectures based on his critically acclaimed book "A short history of nearly everything. The lecture is realistic enough called "An even shorter history of nearly everything". In this interview he talks about the book, the idea behind it and his own relation to science. (11.08.2010) MoreCall for nominations Abel Prize 2011The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters hereby calls for nominations of candidates for the Abel Prize 2011. The nomination letter should be sent no later than 15 September 2010 by e-mail to abelprisen@dnva.no or by post to the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters. It is also possible to use an online nomination form. (17.07.2010) MoreNames of the 2010 Kavli Prize Winners Announced EIGHT scientists whose discoveries have dramatically expanded human understanding in the fields of astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience have been recognised with the award of the million-dollar Kavli Prizes. (14.06.2010) MoreArchive |
Forthcoming events7 September 2010 at 14:00 The Kavli Prize Award CeremonyOther events
 Location: Oslo Concert Hall His Majesty King Harald will present the Kavli Prize in Astrophysics, Nanoscience and Neuroscience to the eight laureates from US, Germany and UK at a gala performance in Oslo Concert Hall. The prize winners will receive a gold medal, a scroll and a share of the one million US dollars awarded in each of the scientific fields. 8 September 2010 at 09:30 - 8 September 2010 at 10:45 The Kavli Prize Lecture in AstrophysicsLectures
 Location: Georg Sverdrups hus, University of Oslo The Kavli Prize laureates in Astrophysics Jerry Nelson, Ray Wilson and Roger Angel will give their prize lecures at the University of Oslo. 8 September 2010 at 11:00 - 8 September 2010 at 12:00 The Kavli Prize Lecture in NanoscienceLectures
 Location: Georg Sverdrups hus, University of Oslo The Kavli Prize laureates in Nanoscience Donald M. Eigler and Nadrian Seeman will give their prize lectures at the University of Oslo. 8 September 2010 at 13:00 - 8 September 2010 at 14:15 The Kavli Prize Lecture in NeuroscienceLectures
 Location: Georg Sverdrups hus, University of Oslo The Kavli Prize laureates in Neuroscience Thomas Südhof, Richard Scheller and James Rothman will give their prize lectures at the University of Oslo. 20 September 2010 - 22 September 2010 Genomic and Genetic Aspects for Human Health and DiseaseScientific conferences
Location: The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, Drammensveien 78 3 day symposium organized by the Sig. K. Thoresen Foundation and The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters. Admission NOK 250. Please registrer on attached registration form. Limited availability. 23 September 2010 at 18:00 The Birkeland Lecture 2010Lectures
Location: The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, Drammensveien 78, Oslo Dr. Christer Fuglesang, Science and Application Division, Human Space Flight Directorate, European Space Agency (ESA) |
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Besøks- og postadresse: Drammensveien 78, N-0271 Oslo
Visiting and postal address: Drammensveien 78, N-0271 Oslo, Norway |
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