Swedish Academy

Two female scientists tipped to win Nobel Medicine Prize amid #MeToo scandal

Swedish public radio tipped the medicine prize could go to two women for the gene-editing technique

Nobel Literature Prize body grants four members leave after sexual assault allegations in Swedish Academy

The Swedish Academy which awards the Nobel Literature Prize on Monday said four members — who are traditionally appointed for life — were granted leave after a sexual assault scandal scuppered this year's award.

2018 Nobel Prize for Literature scrapped amid Swedish Academy scandal; deferred to 2019

This is the first time since 1940 to 1943 when it was scrapped due to World War II that the Nobel prize for Literature isn't being given out in a particular year

2018 Nobel Prize for Literature could be scrapped with Swedish Academy mired in controversy

The Swedish Academy — the institute that picks the winners of the Nobel prize for Literature — has seen six of its 18 members resign, as the controversy has escalated

Nobel literature academy entangled in #Metoo sex scandal as 18 women make sexual assault claims

Sweden's prestigious literary scene was drawn into the fray with testimony of 18 women claiming to have been assaulted or raped by one of the most influential figures in Stockholm's cultural scene.

Kazuo Ishiguro, Japanese-born British author, wins 2017 Nobel Prize for Literature

British author Kazuo Ishiguro, best known for his novel The Remains of the Day, won the Nobel Literature Prize on Thursday, the Swedish Academy said.

Bob Dylan finally accepts his Nobel Prize in Stockholm, reports Swedish media

Bob Dylan has finally accepted his Nobel literature award in a secret meeting with the Swedish Academy, which honoured him for his poetry.

Bob Dylan to finally receive Nobel Prize; will give taped lecture at a later date

Music icon Bob Dylan will finally receive his Nobel Literature Prize this weekend at a meeting with the Swedish Academy in Stockholm, it was announced on Wednesday

Swedish Academy warns Bob Dylan to deliver speech to recieve Nobel prize money

The Swedish Academy has warned that Nobel literature laureate Bob Dylan has until 10 June to deliver the traditional Nobel lecture, in order to receive the eight million kronor (USD 910,000) that comes with the prize.

Bob Dylan mum after getting Nobel Prize, academy member calls his silence 'arrogant'

Per Wastberg said Dylan's lack of reaction was predictable but disrespectful nonetheless.