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2018 Holberg Prize and Nils Klim Prize Laureates Announced
Holberg Laureate (2018) Professor Cass Sunstein and Nils Klim Laureate (2018) Dr. Francesca R. Jensenius. (Photo credits: Rose Lincoln/Christopher Olssøn)The Holberg Prize 2018 is awarded to American...
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Cass R. Sunstein
2018Harvard Law School, Harvard UniversityUSAPhoto: Rose LincolnThe American law scholar Cass R. Sunstein is awarded the 2018 Holberg Prize for his wide-ranging, original, prolific and highly...
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Francesca Refsum Jensenius
2018Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) NorwayPhoto: Christopher OlssønThe Norwegian political scientist Francesca R. Jensenius is awarded the 2018 Nils Klim Prize for her research on...
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How can we Reduce Inequality?
The 2018 Nils Klim Laureate, Francesca R. Jensenius, is interested in how electoral dynamics and institutional design affect different types of inequality in society. (Photo credits: Christopher...
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Graduate opportunity: Masterclass with Cass R. Sunstein
Photo: Rose LincolnThe Holberg Prize is offering scholarships for five Nordic PhD candidates to participate in the 2018 Masterclass with Professor Cass R. Sunstein on "What to Do About Human Error"....
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A Cornerstone of Democracy
Jørn Jacobsen received the Nils Klim Prize in 2011. (Photo credit: Hans Jørgen Brun.)In 2011, Jørn Jacobsen was awarded the Nils Klim Prize for his research into Norwegian criminal law. In this...
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The Nils Klim Seminar: “The Politics of Inclusion: Quotas in Contemporary...
Nils Klim Laureate Francesca Refsum Jensenius presents her research and discusses the use of electoral quota schemes in contemporary Indian Politics with peers.Date/time: Monday, June 4, 2018 - 11:00...
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Masterclass with 2018 Holberg Laureate Cass Sunstein: "What to do about human...
The Holberg Prize has invited five Nordic PhD candidates to discuss the topic "What to do about Human Error" with Holberg Laureate Cass Sunstein in Bergen on 4 June. Date/time: Monday, June 4, 2018 -...
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The Holberg Symposium, 2018: "Democracy and Truth"
Can democracies arrive at truth – and if so, through which mechanisms?Date/time: Monday, June 4, 2018 - 09:00 to 13:00In many nations, there is concern about whether democracies can arrive at truth -...
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The Holberg Lecture, 2018: "Freedom"
If people have freedom of choice, do their lives go better? Under what conditions? By what criteria?Date/time: Monday, June 4, 2018 - 14:00 to 15:00Consider three distinct problems. (1) In countless...
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The Holberg Laureate LIVE: “Knowledge-based Policy-Making”
Research Director Anine Kierulf and Professor Cathrine Holst invite Holberg Laureate Cass R. Sunstein to a conversation about expertise and policy making at the House of Literature in Oslo.Date/time:...
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Laureates to Take Part in Holberg Prize Promotional Tour
From the left: Manuel Castells, Stephen Greenblatt and Michael Cook. (Photo credits: Marit Hommedal/Stephanie Mitchell/Denise Applewhite)The Holberg Prize is planning a promotional tour of two US...
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An Evening with the Holberg Prize
Holberg Laureates Stephen Greenblatt and Manuel Castells will discuss the status and importance of research in the social sciences and the humanities, from the perspective of their respective...
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Stephen Greenblatt with Tony Kushner: The Rise and Fall of Adam and Eve
On 28 September, the Holberg Prize will co-present a facilitated conversation between 2016 Holberg Laureate Stephen Greenblatt, literature professor at Harvard University and Shakespeare scholar, and...
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Holberg Evening with Michael Cook
On 27 September, the Holberg Prize and the Norwegian Consulate General will host a reception at the Consul General’s residence.Date/time: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 - 18:00 to 20:00At this event,...
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Holberg Laureates Discuss Technology and Liberal Arts
Holberg Lauerates Manuel Castells and Stephen Greenblatt discuss the humanities and the social sciences. (Photo credit: Eric Masunaga)In a world in which distraction reigns, the humanities invite quiet...
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Exploring Tribal Literacy with Michael Cook
2014 Holberg Laureate Michael Cook delivers his presentation at the Norwegian Consul General's residence. (Photo credit: Carina Alm)Love letters and graffiti are some of the main uses for tribal...
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Stephen Greenblatt Discusses Adam and Eve at the NYPL
Holberg Laureate Stephen Greenblatt (left) and Tony Kursner discuss Greenblatt's book, "The Rise And Fall of Adam and Eve." (Photo credit: NYPL)“The story of Adam and Eve is about what it means for a...
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Shortlist ready for the Holberg Prize 2018
The map shows primary academic affiliation of the 81 nominated candidates.The Holberg Committee met in Vienna on 19-20 October, where they decided on a shortlist of candidates for the Holberg Prize...
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