The Nobel Prize in Literature 2024
As the world turns its attention to the Nobel Prizes, we are thrilled to announce the latest laureate in literature!
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to the esteemed South Korean author "for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life".
In her oeuvre, Han Kang delves into the depths of historical traumas and the invisible sets of rules that govern our lives. Each of her works reveals the delicate balance between body and soul, the living and the dead, and in her poetic and experimental style has become an innovator in contemporary prose.
Alfred Nobel had a deep appreciation for culture and literature, which blossomed during his youth. His extensive library featured a diverse array of works in multiple languages, and in the latter years of his life, he even ventured into fiction writing. Literature was the fourth prize category Nobel mentioned in his will, underscoring its significance in his vision for the awards.
For more insights on this year’s laureate, visit .
Illustration credits: III. Niklas Elmehed @ Nobel Prize Outreach
Illustration credits: III. Niklas Elmehed @ Nobel Prize Outreach
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Karin Degerfeldt, Skellefteå Municipality, will present at the Sustainability & Innovation Summit 2024 on December 6
We are delighted to announce Karin Degerfeldt, Sustainability Strategist at Skellefteå Municipality, as one of the distinguished speakers at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Sustainability & Innovation Summit 2024 on December 6, 2024.
Karin Degerfeldt is a sustainability manager at Skellefteå Municipality, Sweden, and an economist with a focus on sustainable development by training. She previously served as the project manager for Skellefteå’s major infrastructure projects linked to Europe’s largest industrial establishment. Her efforts in innovative procurement methods and spokesperson for the sustainable development in a fast growing city earned her a nomination for "Sustainability Person of the Year" by the Swedish Green Building Council.
Join us as Karin shares her insights into sustainable growth strategies and how fast-growing cities can leverage innovation to drive positive change. Don't miss this chance to learn from one of Sweden's foremost sustainability leaders!
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Sustainability Committee of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce launches a new Sustainability Project
On September 25, the Sustainability Committee of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce launched a new Sustainability Project. This initiative is spearheaded by Malin Alders, a management trainee in business development at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce, and Manon Kuiper, a consultant at BridgeHead The Hague - powered by Saab Netherlands. Together, they will plan a project to be executed by two master’s students as part of their thesis, aiming to deliver meaningful benefits for the members of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce.
“We can’t wait to see this project take shape and foster impactful collaborations,” says Malin and Manon. Stay tuned for more updates!
Jan Terlouw, Director Saab Nederland and Chairman of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Sustainability Committee, initiator of this pilot project, is very enthusiastic about the opportunity to bring Young Professionals, students and the Swedish Chamber closer together for impactful collaborations driving Sustainable Transition.
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David Coelingh Bennink, AstraZeneca, will be speaking at Tech for Good, November 7
We are thrilled to announce that David Coelingh Bennink, Head of Policy at AstraZeneca, will be speaking at the Tech Table – Tech for Good presentation, hosted by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce on November 7, 2024, from 16:00 to 19:00
Having worked in patient engagement and public affairs at EU-level and locally as commercial lead in oncology and infectious diseases, David is in pharmaceuticals for almost 15 years. David is an expert on the role of well fitting, personalized health care in changing people’s lives. All around the world, health systems are under pressure. At AstraZeneca we’re transforming care to work towards futureproof patient care pathways – from prevention, early detection and diagnosis to the effective treatment of disease.
Join us to hear David’s insights on “Moving Towards Screening and Early Protection: How We’re Transforming Care.”, engage with industry leaders and explore the future of tech innovation for the greater good!
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The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2024
With great anticipation surrounding the Nobel Prizes, we are proud to announce the 2024 laureates in Economic Sciences!
The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2024 has been awarded to , and “for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity.”
Their research has provided groundbreaking insights into how institutions influence a nation's economic development, helping us understand the factors that drive prosperity over the long term. By examining the role of institutions, the laureates have contributed to a deeper understanding of what fosters growth and prosperity in societies.
Alfred Nobel’s vision for the Nobel Prize extended to economics, recognising the significant role that institutions and governance play in shaping the world’s economies.
For more information on this year’s laureates, visit
Illustration credits: III. Niklas Elmehed @ Nobel Prize Outreach
Illustration credits: III. Niklas Elmehed @ Nobel Prize Outreach
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Hanifeh Khayyeri, RISE, as one of our keynote speakers at the Sustainability & Innovation Summit 2024 on December 6
We are honoured to welcome Hanifeh Khayyeri, Vice President at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, as a distinguished speaker at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Sustainability & Innovation Summit 2024 on December 6, 2024.
Hanifeh Khayyeri holds a PhD in biomechanics from Trinity College Dublin and has developed several computational and simulation tools. She has also worked on research funding and research infrastructure both in Sweden and the EU, with a focus on digital infrastructures. Hanifeh has served on a governmental public inquiry and as an expert for the government in several contexts, including on issues such as AI, high performance computing (HPC) and open data.
Event Details
Date: December 6, 2024
Time: 13:30 – 17:15
Location: Hilton Hotel, Amsterdam
This summit will bring together leading business executives, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to explore the intersection of AI and sustainability.
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The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize
The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to the Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, known as Hibakusha.
This recognition honours Nihon Hidankyo "for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons and for demonstrating through witness testimony that nuclear weapons must never be used again". Since the atomic bomb attacks of August 1945, they have worked tirelessly to raise awareness of the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons, helping to establish the powerful international norm known as “the nuclear taboo.”
The testimony of the Hibakusha stands out as a vital reminder of the need for peace and disarmament.
Illustration credits: III. Niklas Elmehed @ Nobel Prize Outreach
Illustration credits: III. Niklas Elmehed @ Nobel Prize Outreach
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