The Abel Prize ceremony 2026
The official ceremony for the 2026 Abel Prize, celebrating groundbreaking achievements in mathematics.
This year, the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters honors Professor Gerd Faltings for his extraordinary scientific work in the field of mathematics, particularly within arithmetic geometry and the study of Diophantine equations.
The ceremony takes place in the historic University Aula in Oslo, surrounded by the world-renowned paintings of Edvard Munch, and features musical tributes combining German and Norwegian cultural heritage.
Timestamps
00:00 – Arrival of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince
05:21 – Welcome to the 2026 Abel Prize Ceremony
07:30 – Opening Remarks: Professor Annelin Eriksen, President of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters
15:24 – Musical Performance: Young Talents Bjergsted
16:12 – The Science Behind the Prize: Professor Helge Holden, Chair of the Abel Prize Committee
18:45 – Profile: 2026 Abel Prize Laureate, Professor Gerd Faltings
24:27 – Formal Citation and Mathematical Achievements
31:12 – Award Presentation by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince
31:47 – Laureate’s Speech: Professor Gerd Faltings
39:08 – Musical Interlude
42:31 – Closing Remarks and Congratulations
Produced by Liwlig
Thumbnail photo by Thomas Brun