In celebration of the long-standing friendship between Sweden and South Africa along with the technological and scientific advances that spur development and improve conditions for humanity, the National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Swedish Embassy will host the annual Nobel Lecture Series on Monday, 12 October 2015 at the University of Pretoria.

The Swedish-South Africa Nobel Inspired Lecture Series was launched in 2014 and will annually bring together prominent researchers in the fields of economic sciences, medicine/physiology, physics, chemistry, peace and literature for an event coinciding with the announcement of the Nobel Laureates. The aim of the event is to acknowledge research excellence in South Africa and Sweden and celebrate the long-standing friendship between the two countries.

This year’s lecture will be preceded by a screening of the announcement of the 2015 Nobel Prize Laureate in Economic Sciences followed by a presentation by Mr Olof Somell (curator of the Nobel Museum in Stockholm and specialist in economics), which will provide an overview of the history and context of the Nobel Prize. A prominent South African researcher, UNISA SBL Executive Director and CEO: Dr Renosi Mokate will give a lecture on the link between core research and real-life application, tying together science, innovation and economic development. The event seeks to showcase research excellence and emphasise the importance of research, technology and innovation in addressing real challenges that are confronting communities.

The Lecture is open to all researchers and students (undergraduates and postgraduates) from different universities and science councils working within the aforementioned Nobel fields.

Members of the media are invited to attend, but limited seats are available.

Details for the event are as follows:

Date: Monday, 12 October 2015
Venue: University of Pretoria, Hatfield
Time: 12h00 to 16h00

Please confirm your attendance with Mr Teuns Phahlamohlaka on tel. +27 (12) 481 4385, email: teuns.phahlam@nrf.ac.za


Issued by the National Research Foundation

For interview requests of any other media queries please contact:

NRF
Ms Palesa Mokoena
Tel: +27 12 481 4058
Email: palesa.mokoena@nrf.ac.za

Swedish Embassy
Ms Tina Karlsson
Tel: +27 12 426 6400
E-mail: tina.karlsson@gov.se