The Nansen-Amundsen-Year 2011 is hosted by the Norwegian Polar Institute
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The Nansen-Amundsen-YearIn 2011 two anniversaries with great significance for Norway coincide. It is 150 years since the birth of Fridtjof Nansen and 100 years since Roald Amundsen, accompanied by four of his men, arrived as the first at the South Pole. As a unifying framework for this jubilee year the Norwegian Government decided to establish the Nansen–Amundsen Year 2011. The objective of the celebration is to spread knowledge and arouse enthusiasm about the lives and work of Nansen and Amundsen. This year will highlight roles these men played as nation-builders and polar heroes, their contributions to science and literature, as well as Nansen’s humanitarian endeavours and his role as a diplomat and politician.
News Explorer Amundsen subject of new commemorative coinsThe silver $5 coin and the gold $5 coin honor the 100th anniversary of Amundsen’s conquest of the South Pole.  Commemorative flightAntarctica Sightseeing Flights offers a commemorative flight in conjunction with the centenaries of the South Pole Expeditions of Amundsen (1910-1912) and Scott (Terra Nova 1910-1913) and Douglas Mawson’s 1911-1914) Australasian Antarctic Expedition (AAE).  Sing for the penguinsJørgen Amundsen and his crew are heading to Antarctica on an expedition to follow in the spirit of Roald Amundsen. The focus is on the coming 100 year's challenges – the environment. . The penguin is the symbol of our efforts to raise awareness on these matters. On 16 December 16th they will be giving the penguins their very own concert. You can join the choir!  Angelina Jolie and Sivert Høyem at the Nansen Award 2011Wednesday evening TV2 is broadcasting the Nansen Award 2011 with superstar Angelina Jolie and Sivert Høyem on stage. Siri Lill Mannes leads the show with the legendary war reporter Martin Bell. The jubilee year in the mediaSmak på SvalbardHøysesong og gourmetmat på Isfjord Radio 10 år med klimaforskningPål Prestrud avslutter sin tiårsperiode som direktør ved CICERO Senter for klimaforskning, og vi inviterer vi til seminar 1. juni. Ein moderne Espen AskeladdLurar du på korleis provianten til Roald Amundsen såg ut då han drog til Sydpolen? Eller korleis ein Mercedes Adenauer frå 1954 ser ut? Svaret kan du få på det private Z-Museum i Treungen i Nissedal. New agreement on research cooperation with RussiaThe Russian Foundation for Humanities (RFH) and the Research Council of Norway recently signed a cooperation agreement that encompasses research in the social sciences as well as the humanities. Scotts dødskamp med ny musikkFor første gang vises filmen fra Scotts dødsdømte Sydpolen-ekspedisjon i Norge - med ny musikk. Fortid i lys av framtid og omvendt, er temaet for Only Connect-festivalen. Hjerneforskning kan bli landets nye oljenæringNorsk hjerneforskning er verdensledende. Lederen for landets fremste hjerneforskningsmiljø, professor Tone Tønjum ved Universitetet i Oslo, sier at livsvitenskap kan skape grunnlaget for tusenvis av arbeidsplasser og gi store inntekter. Hun snakker om Norges nye olje. |
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