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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
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An independent organisation, whose overall objective is to promote the sciences and strengthen their influence in society. By the terms of Alfred Nobel’s will the Academy awards the Nobel Prizes in Physics and Chemistry, and the Prize in Economic sciences.
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🎖️ The Prize in Economic Sciences is awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt!

Over the last two centuries the world has seen sustained economic growth. This year’s laureates explain how innovation provides the impetus for further progress.

#PrizeinEconomicSciences #NobelPrize
October 13, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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📞 Imagine being an economist and getting a call from Stockholm today.... Who’s getting the good news? Find out at 11:45 CEST on www.kva.se
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October 13, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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Australian Chemist @rosieyoung.bsky.social bakes #MOF cake to celebrate #NobelPrize - how amazing is that!
rosieyoung.bsky.social Rosie Young @rosieyoung.bsky.social · Oct 9
It didn't collapse overnight! Some defects were introduced, which will probably result in peak broadening in the PXRD. Also a passivation surface layer has been added and surface absorbed atoms
October 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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🎖️ The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 is awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson & Omar Yaghi! They have created molecular constructions, known as metal–organic frameworks, that can contribute to solving some of humankind’s greatest challenges.

www.kva.se/nobelchemistry2025

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October 8, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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📞Hans Ellegren just made someone’s day! Who do you think is on the other end of the line?
Find out at 11:45 CEST on www.kva.se
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October 8, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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🎖️ The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis!

The laureates used a series of experiments to demonstrate that the bizarre properties of the quantum world can be made concrete in a system big enough to be held in the hand.

www.kva.se/nobelphysics2025
October 7, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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Stockholm calling 📞… Who will get some good news today?
Find out at 11:45 CEST on www.kva.se
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October 7, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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🌟The meeting has begun, and the press is waiting patiently for the announcement. It’s time for the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to decide on this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics.

Watch the livestream at 11:45 CEST at www.kva.se

#NobelPrize
October 7, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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On 1 September 2025, Emily Boyd assumed the role of Director of the Beijer Institute. With an international career spanning leading universities in Sweden and the UK, she brings with her extensive expertise in sustainability research, leadership, and collaboration.

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New director: Emily Boyd takes the helm | Beijer Institute
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September 4, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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@easac.bsky.social today published a comprehensive report on the fast-growing world of meat alternatives, from plant-based and insect-derived proteins to microbial fermentation and cultivated meat.

Read more: www.kva.se/en/news/easa...

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EASAC report examines potential of meat alternatives - Kungl. Vetenskapsakademien
The European Academies Science Advisory Council (EASAC) today published a comprehensive report on meat alternatives. As the EU is mulling a Protein Strategy to bolster sustainable food systems, the re...
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September 4, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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🌍The ESG landscape is shifting: the US retreats, the EU advances with CSRD and CSDDD. What does this mean for the future of sustainability—especially for family-owned companies?
👉Register for the symposium "ESG family owned business" on September 25th: www.kva.se/evenemang/es...
ESG family owned business - Kungl. Vetenskapsakademien
ESG family owned business
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August 29, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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🌍 Congratulations to Professor Günter Blöschl, awarded the 2025 Stockholm Water Prize for groundbreaking research on flood risks in a changing climate. 🏆 #StockholmWaterPrize

Photo: Jonas Bord/Stockhom Water Foundation
August 28, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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Professor Emily Boyd has been appointed the next director of the Beijer Institute, taking over from current director Carl Folke upon his retirement on 1 September 2025.
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Emily Boyd appointed new Director of the Beijer Institute - Kungl. Vetenskapsakademien
Professor Emily Boyd has been appointed the next director of the Beijer Institute, taking over from current director Carl Folke upon his retirement on 1 September 2025.
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June 5, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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The Human Rights Committee of Sweden’s Scientific and Literary Academies has issued a statement on academic freedom. The statement outlines the committee’s views on academic freedom and its significance for research, education, and the dissemination of knowledge.
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New statement on academic freedom
The Human Rights Committee of Sweden’s Scientific and Literary Academies has issued a statement on academic freedom.
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June 2, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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EASAC: Europe must learn to live with fire
“Many parts of Europe are facing a large increase in multi-year droughts, leading to an increased probability of extreme fires. Some areas are likely to experience severe events every two years”.
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EASAC: Europe must learn to live with fire - Kungl. Vetenskapsakademien
“Many parts of Europe are facing a large increase in multi-year droughts, leading to an increased probability of extreme fires. Some areas are likely to experience severe events every two years”, says...
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May 19, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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📢ALLEA calls upon all scientific institutions, political decision-makers, and the public to recognise and defend the essential role of independent science in the U.S. and worldwide!

Learn more:
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New statement from ALLEA on the attacks on academic freedom - Kungl. Vetenskapsakademien
New statement from ALLEA on the attacks on academic freedom
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May 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Live now: The Crafoord Prize Lectures 2025
Leading scientists from around the world are sharing their latest findings on polyarthritis and immune system disorders.

🔗 Watch the livestream: www.kva.se/evenemang/th...
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May 5, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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Sweden-Ukraine Conference: Theoretical and Computational Physics 🔵🟡
Now it is time for the first in-person conference, with talks recognizing important historical advances in physics, and talks dedicated to modern research in theoretical and computational physics.

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Sweden-Ukraine Conference: Theoretical and Computational Physics - Kungl. Vetenskapsakademien
Sweden-Ukraine Conference: Theoretical and Computational Physics
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April 25, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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📢New EASAC Report: Energy Imports are Europe’s Achilles’ Heel!
Growing geopolitical tensions combined with high dependencies on imported fuels, raw materials and technologies, are an increasing threat to European energy security. Read more: www.kva.se/en/news/new-...
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New EASAC Report: Energy Imports are Europe’s Achilles’ Heel - Kungl. Vetenskapsakademien
“There is no security without energy security.” This is how Dr William Gillett, Director of the EASAC Energy Programme, summarises the report ‘Security of Sustainable Energy Supplies’. Written by expe...
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April 8, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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Professor Günter Blöschl is awarded the Stockholm Water Prize 2025 based on his world-renowned research and work on flood risk reduction, water resource management, flood scaling and regional process hydrology.
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Research about flooding awarded Stockholm Water Prize - Kungl. Vetenskapsakademien
Professor Günter Blöschl is awarded the Stockholm Water Prize 2025 based on his world-renowed research and work on flood risk reduction, water resource management, flood scaling and regional process h...
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March 20, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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The latest #EASAC report examines the evidence of worsening trends, the inadequate responses, and the urgent need for bold policy action globally where the EU is already in the lead.

Learn more: ow.ly/JMSz50VbF4h
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New EASAC Commentary: Growing chasm between evidence and political action on climate change - Kungl. Vetenskapsakademien
New EASAC Commentary: Growing chasm between evidence and political action on climate change
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March 6, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences endorse the ALLEA Statement on Threats to Academic Freedom and International Research Collaboration in the United States. The recent developments in the US have far-reaching consequences for global research collaboration.
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The Academy endorse ALLEA statement on threats to academic freedom - Kungl. Vetenskapsakademien
The Academy endorse ALLEA statement on threats to academic freedom
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February 25, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Sven Lidin, Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at Lund University has been elected as new President of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. He will take up his duties as of July 1, 2025.

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Professor Sven Lidin elected as new President of the Academy - Kungl. Vetenskapsakademien
Från och med halvårsskiftet blir Sven Lidin ny preses (ordförande) för Vetenskapsakademien. ”Roligt och hedrande”, säger Lundaprofessorn om det nya uppdraget.
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February 19, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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🌟Sjöberg Laureate Miriam Merad has studied how cells in the innate immune system affect the body’s ability to fight tumours. Her discoveries have hugely contributed to making these cells a promising target for the development of new cancer therapies.
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Sjöberg Prize 2025
Miriam Merad is awarded the Sjöberg Prize 2025 for discovering new targets for cancer therapies in the immune system.
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February 13, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Welcome to the 13th Sweden-Japan Academic Network (SJAN) Seminar: Materials for sustainability and Sweden-Japan academic partnership. If you are interested in studying, doing a postdoc or working in Japan, this event is for you.
Read more: www.kva.se/evenemang/th...
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February 6, 2025 at 7:44 AM