The Nansen-Amundsen-Year 2011 is hosted by the Norwegian Polar Institute
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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.  New Nansen biographiesThis fall, Norwegian-speaking Nansen enthusiasts can enjoy two more biographies of the polar hero. In September, both Gyldendal and Cappelen Damm released new biographies of Fridtjof Nansen. Vogt’s book covers all aspects of Nansen’s life, whereas Jølle’s book is focused mainly on Nansen as a scientist. The Nansen Refugee Award 2011Life-saving Yemeni group wins 2011 Nansen Refugee Award  New diaries from the Fram MuseumThe Fram Museum releases 14 new diaries from Roald Amundsens South Pole Expedition  The Fram Museum's Nansen lectures 2011The Farm Museum is organizing a monthly lecture about Nansen in the period May 2011 to June 2012.  The Nansen Seminar 2011 - Dialog with DiasporaThe Nansen Seminar 2011 is held 16 - 18 June and is organized by The Nansen Center for Peace and Dialogue. How can refugees contribute to peace efforts in the future?  Fridtjof Nansen – scientist and artistLillehammer Art Museum believes that the celebrations for the 150th anniversary of his birth would not be complete without a homage to his artistic talent. Nansen was a proficient draftsman, always equipped with a paint box and sketchpad, and would illustrate his voyages with small, spontaneous sketches. |