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Experience the Magic of the Nobel Festivities
As soon as they arrive in Oslo and Stockholm, the 2009 Nobel Laureates will participate in an extensive programme of events, including press conferences, the Nobel Lectures, concerts and a royal banquet. On 10 December, the Laureates will receive their Nobel Prizes during Award Ceremonies that will be web cast live in full at Nobelprize.org. Read more.
Highlights
Nobel Week 2009
An extensive programme is scheduled in Oslo and Stockholm for the new Nobel Laureates. More information here.
What the Nobel Laureates Receive
Discover the three components of each Nobel Prize Award: the Nobel Diploma, the Nobel Medal, and the Prize amount.
Watch the Nobel Lectures Live!
Watch the live broadcasts of the 2009 Nobel Lectures at Nobelprize.org!
Star Stories
Find out how stars are born, how they shine, and what happens when their light goes out!
2009 Nobel Prizes
"You Can't Really Ever Expect Something"
Carol Greider was doing the laundry when the call about the Nobel Prize came.
The Key to Life at the Atomic Level
Learn more about the 2009 Chemistry Laureates' detailed mapping of the ribosome, the cell's own protein factory.
A Vision of a Nuclear-Free World
Watch Geir Lundestad explain why the Nobel Committee chose Barack Obama for the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize.
Information through Light
Watch the press conference announcing the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics.
Enjoy Herta Müller's Writing
Read excerpts from Herta Müller's novel
The Passport
, in English translation or in its original language, German.
"It's an Unbelievable Honour"
Elinor Ostrom, the first female Laureate in Economic Sciences, was interviewed just hours after the announcement of the Prize.
Information for the Press
Memories of the magic week
The 2009 Nobel Laureates
