News & Events  6 University invites the Nobel Laureates as the Honorary Professor  China to vigorously promote energy conservation  China to pay more attention on energy conservation  Nobel Laureates Beijing Forum opens  Games will make Beijing greener  Join hands, save world   more... About Nobel Prize     The Nobel Prize is an international award given yearly since 1901 for achievements in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and for peace. In 1968, the Bank of Sweden instituted the Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, founder of the Nobel Prize.     The Prize Winners are announced in October every year. They receive their awards (a prize amount, a gold medal and a diploma) on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death.     Alfred Nobel was born in 1833 in Stockholm, Sweden. His family was descended from Olof Rudbeck, the best-known technical genius of Sweden's 17th century era as a great power in northern Europe.     Nobel invented dynamite in 1866 and later built up companies and laboratories in more than 20 countries all over the world.     On November 27, 1895, Nobel signed his last will providing for the establishment of the Nobel Prize. He died of cerebral haemorrhage in his home in San Remo, Italy on December 10, 1896.     Alfred died in San Remo, Italy on December 10, 1896. In his last will and testament, he wrote that much of his fortune was to be used to give prizes to those who have done their best for humanity in the field of physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and peace.     In 1901, the first Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine and Literature were first awarded in Stockholm, Sweden and the Peace Prize in Kristiania (now Oslo), Norway.     The first Prize Award Ceremony in 1901 at the Old Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm.   Programme of Beijing Forum 2007 Sept.11th Tuesday Opening Ceremony Venue: the Great Hall of the People Forum on the Energy and Enviornment Strategy Venue: the Great Hall of the People Forum on Energy and Environment Academics Venue: the Great Hall of the People Supporting Events Sept. 12th Wednesday Forum on Energy and Environment Academics Venue: the Great Hall of the People Forum on Energy and Environment Academics Venue: the Great Hall of the People ...... List of All Laureates The Bank of Sweden Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel Economics   Front Back     The Bank of Sweden (Sveriges Riksbank) Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel was first awarded to Ragnar Frisch and Jan Tinbergen in 1969 for their development and application of dynamic models in the analysis of economic processes. The Prize has since been awarded to works ranging from methodologies and theories used in studying the efficient use of economic and financial resources, to macroeconomic performance and economic policy, development economics, international trade and the role of information. The Nobel Prize in Physics Physics and Chemistry   Front Back     Many of the features that highlight our quest to understand our fascinating world and the universe are reflected in the Nobel Prizes in Physics. The first prize in 1901 was awarded to Wilhelm Ryntgen, for his discovery of X-rays. In more recent years, the Prize has been awarded for discoveries and achievements in communication technology, cosmic radiation, super-fluidity, and the structure of matter, to cite just a few examples. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry Physics and Chemistry   Front Back     The Nobel Prizes in Chemistry reflect the discoveries and achievements that have resulted from investigations of matter and the processes of life during more than 100 years. Starting with the 1901 prize to Jacobus H.van Hoff, these collective accomplishments have not only increased our understanding of chemical processes and their molecular basis, but also lie behind much of the technological advancements we enjoy today. Other The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Physiosogy or Medicine   Front Back     In 1901, Emil von Behring was awarded the first Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work on serum therapy, which opened a new road in medical science and helped save hundreds of thousands of lives. The Prize has subsequently been awarded to a broad field including immunology, genetics, neurobiology, diagnostics and drug development, as mankind continues to struggle against disease and death. The Nobel Prize in Literature Literature   Front Back     The Nobel Prize in Literature has recognized the whole spectrum of literary works including poetry, novels, short stories, plays, essays and speeches. Starting off with the first prize in 1901 to the poet and philosopher Sully Prudhomme, author of Stances et Poemes (1865), the Prize has distinguished the works of authors from different languages and cultural backgrounds. It has been awarded to unknown masters as well as authors acclaimed worldwide. The Nobel Peace Prize Peace   Front Back     The ways and means to achieve peace are as diverse as the individuals and organizations rewarded with the Nobel Peace Prize. Henry Dunant, founder of the Red Cross, shared the first prize in 1901 with Frederic Passy, leading international pacifist of the time. Aside from humanitarian work and peace movements, the Prize has been awarded to a wide field of work including advocacy of human rights, mediation of international conflicts and arms control and disarmament. Related Links  Beijing Nobel Prize Forum 2006   more... VIP guests Carlo Rubbia The Bank of Sweden Prize in Physics in Memory of Alfred Nobel 1984 Douglas D.Osheroff The Bank of Sweden Prize in Physics in Memory of Alfred Nobel 1996 Rudolph A. Marcus The Bank of Sweden Prize in Chemistry in Memory of Alfred Nobel 1992 Harold Kroto The Bank of Sweden Prize in Chemistry in Memory of Alfred Nobel 1996 Walter Kohn The Bank of Sweden Prize in Chemistry in Memory of Alfred Nobel 1998 John F. Nash Jr. The Bank of Sweden Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 1994 Robert A. Mundell The Bank of Sweden Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 1999 Richard R. Schrock The Bank of Sweden Prize in Chemistry in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2005 more... Other VIP guests  Gabor A. Somorjai  Richard N. Zare  Martin Green  John Ross Grace  Lothar Reh   more...