Event information - NobelPrize.org

11 September 2019, Mohali, Punjab

Teacher Summit

10:00 - 12:00

By invitation only.

The Nobel Prize shows that ideas can change the world. It demonstrates how the courage, creativity and perseverance of the Nobel Laureates can affect our future and offer us a sense of hope. The Nobel Prize's unique combination of fields - science, literature and peace - is a great inspiration to both engagement and knowledge. At the Teacher Summit, teachers meet Nobel Laureates, scientists and educators to learn more about how the Nobel Prize can be an inspiration in education.

They will discuss how to keep on improving education to make every student reach their top potential. How did the Nobel Laureates learn all the things they needed to make such a difference to the world? What do they think are important skills and methods in teaching?

Exhibition Inauguration

12:15 - 13:15

By invitation only.

‘For the Greatest Benefit to Humankind’ shows how science, literature and peace efforts are capable of improving and changing the world. The exhibition focuses on four themes that explore topics of major importance in our era: 'Saving Lives', 'Feeding Humanity', 'Protecting the Planet' and 'Connecting the World'. The exhibition will be open for the public from 12 September.

Dialogue

14:30 - 16:30

By invitation only.

The dialogue will offer a mixed programme consisting of panel discussions, key note speeches and Q&A sessions. Participating in the programme are Nobel Laureates Serge Haroche (Physics 2012) and Kailash Satyarthi (Peace 2014) as well as Juleen Zierath, member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and the Nobel Assembly.

12 September 2019, Ludhiana

Nobel Prize Series Lectures

12:00 - 16:00

Serge Haroche, 2012 Physics Laureate, and Juleen Zierath, Member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and the Nobel Assembly, will hold lectures on various themes. The lectures will be followed up by student round table discussions.

13 September 2019, Delhi

Tinkering Lab with Kailash Satyarthi

11:30 - 12:30

Tinkering laboratories are set up throughout India as an initiative to inspire young children to innovate through a hands-on approach in a playful technology environment. On 13 September, Kailash Satyarthi will be visiting a Tinkering lab in Delhi meeting a new generation of curious and creative innovators.