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The University of Gothenburg provides comprehensive and successful research, which is characterised by cross-disciplinary partnerships and is closely linked to the educational programmes.

Nobel laureates visit the University

What drives the minds behind world-changing ideas? This December, five of this year’s Nobel laureates will visit the University of Gothenburg to share their research.

News – 21 November 2025
Five of this year’s nobel laureates visiting Gothenburg
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Nobel Prize laureate in Physics, John M. Martinis
Five of this year's Nobel Prize laureates will give lectures in Gothenburg to students, scientists and the interested…
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Nobel Prize laureate in Chemistry, Omar M. Yaghi
Five of this year's Nobel Prize laureates will give lectures in Gothenburg to students, scientists and the interested…
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Nobel Prize laureate in Physiology or Medicine, Shimon Sakaguchi
Five of this year's Nobel Prize laureates will give lectures in Gothenburg to students, scientists and the interested…
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Nobel Prize laureate in Physics, Michel H. Devoret
Five of this year's Nobel Prize laureates will give lectures in Gothenburg to students, scientists and the interested…
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Nobel Prize laureate in Physics, John Clarke
Five of this year's Nobel Prize laureates will give lectures in Gothenburg to students, scientists and the interested…

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Sustainability and the environment
The University of Gothenburg conducts research with the goal of developing solutions for a sustainable future. Our research…
Health and medicine
The University of Gothenburg conducts research aimed at improving public health and developing new medical treatments. Our…
Culture and languages
The University of Gothenburg conducts research to explore human communication and cultural interactions. Our research…
Science and IT
The University of Gothenburg conducts research to tackle complex challenges ranging from climate change to AI. Our research…
Society and economics
The University of Gothenburg conducts research to understand and solve today's societal challenges. Our research focuses on…
Education and learning
The University of Gothenburg conducts research exploring the connections between education, society, and health. Our…

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Researchers at the University of Gothenburg within many disciplines contribute to the solution of societal problems. In…
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Strategic research areas
The University of Gothenburg is engaged in six national Strategic Research Areas (SFO). The investments in the strategic…

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Through research infrastructures, researchers have access to resources that provide good conditions for developing high…
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