Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:30:00 GMT Akademien utgörs av dess ledamöter. De delas in i tio klasser: matematik, astronomi och rymdvetenskap, fysik, kemi, geovetenskaper, biologiska vetenskaper, medicinska vetenskaper, tekniska vetenskaper, samhällsvetenskaper och en klass för ”humaniora och för framstående förtjänst om vetenskap”. Tio gånger per år sammanträder ledamöter från alla klasser i en s.k. ordinarie sammankomst. Notera att den ordinarie sammankomsten endast är till för akademiens ledamöter. http://www.kva.se/en/Events-List/Event/?eventId=463 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kva.se/en/Events-List/Event/?eventId=486 Thu, 30 May 2013 14:30:00 GMT http://www.kva.se/en/Events-List/Event/?eventId=493 Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kva.se/en/Events-List/Event/?eventId=485 Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Human exploration is discovering more extreme and inhospitable environments on Earth, other planets and in space. These discoveries are challenging our current knowledge in science and technology, but are also stirring our imagination. <p> During this symposium we will navigate different extreme environments on Earth, explore the life that not only survives but thrives in these conditions, and discuss possibilities for human exploration and conquest of extreme environments on this, and other planets. <p> The goal is to present and discuss broadly the current view and the future challenges of Life and Exploration in Extreme Environments, in order to engage the scientists, students, children and the general public in one of the most fascinating topics, and thus promote the relevance of science and scientific education in all layers of the society. <p> <i>Molecular Frontiers is a global effort to promote the understanding and appreciation of molecular science in society. The Scientific Advisory Board constitutes the core of an international think tank of experts from a broad range of disciplines addressing issues vital to achieving critical outcomes in research.</i><p> <b><i>The symposium is free of charge and open to the public but registration is required for all participants.</b></i> http://www.kva.se/en/Events-List/Event/?eventId=478 Fri, 24 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters has decided to award the Abel Prize for 2013 to Pierre Deligne, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, New Jersey, USA <i>“for seminal contributions to algebraic geometry and for their transformative impact on number theory, representation theory, and related fields”</i><p> Pierre Deligne was born on 3 October 1944 in Etterbeek, Brussels, Belgium. He is Professor Emeritus in the School of Mathematics at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, New Jersey, USA. Deligne received the Fields Medal in 1978, the Crafoord Prize in 1988, and is a Foreign Member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences since 2009. <p> Algebraic geometry is the fundamental connection between geometry and algebra, in which geometric methods are used to study solutions of polynomial equations, and, conversely, algebraic techniques are applied to analyze geometric objects. Pierre Deligne’s best known achievement is his spectacular solution of the last and deepest of the Weil conjectures, namely the analogue of the Riemann hypothesis for algebraic varieties over a finite field. <p> The prize is awarded by the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters. The choice of the Abel Laureate is based on the recommendation of the Abel Committee. The Abel Prize was awarded for the first time in 2003. The Abel Prize and associated events are funded by the Norwegian Government.<p> <i><b>The symposium is open to the public and free of charge but registration is required. For the first 50 registered participants there will be a buffet dinner served after the sympo¬sium in the Academy Club House. Please note that registration is binding.</b></i> <p> <b>THE BUFFET DINNER IS NOW BOOKED UP. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU REGISTER NOW FOR THE SYMPOSIUM YOU WILL UNFORTUNATLY NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE DINNER.<b> http://www.kva.se/en/Events-List/Event/?eventId=495 The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences http://www.kva.se/Templates/Pages/RssFeed.aspx?id=880&epslanguage=en