Half-day Seminar: Global Impact, Local Struggles: The Letten Prize and Academic Freedom Today 

As an extended celebration of the Letten Prize Award, The Letten Foundation and the Young Academy of Norway invites to a breakfast seminar delving into the impact winning the Letten Prize has had on three of our laureates and their research. The seminar will also focus on the fast-changing conditions and challenges to academic freedom worldwide, with examples from the US and Argentina.  

09:30–10:00 | Arrival and Light Refreshments 

Enjoy coffee and a light breakfast while networking. 

10:00–10:15 | Welcome and Opening Remarks 

Bjørn Hallstein Holte, Co-Chair of the Young Academy of Norway 

Siddharth Sareen, Chair of the Letten Prize Committee (or representative of the Letten Foundation) 

10:15–10:45 | In Conversation with Letten Prize Laureates: What Has the Letten Prize Meant – and What Impact Has It Had? 

Hear brief keynote reflections from three previous Letten Prize winners on the role the award has played in their careers and work. The keynotes will be followed by interactive discussion and Q&A with the audience. 

Participants: Three Letten Prize laureates Danielle Wood, Paula Moraga and Tarunabh Khaitan 

Moderator: Nils Hallvard Korsvoll 

10:45–11:30 | Global Academic Freedom: Examples from the US and Argentina 

Academic freedom is under pressure worldwide. Members of the Letten Prize Committee, Elena Krieger (US) and Iván Dalmau (Argentina), will share insights from their respective contexts. This will be followed by a moderated discussion with audience participation, connecting these cases to broader global trends. 

Participants: Elena Krieger & Iván Dalmau, members of the Letten Prize Committee.  

Moderator: Bjørn Hallstein Holte  

11:30–12:30 | Lunch and Informal Networking