About Nobel Prize Teacher Summit

At the Nobel Prize Teacher Summit teachers from all over the world meet Nobel Laurates, top scientists and peace activists around a theme of great importance in education.

28 March in Stockholm: The Future of Democracy

28 March 2025

Democracy is demanding. It requires engagement and needs to be guarded against quick fixes and populist solutions.

Arrange a hub for Nobel Prize Teacher Summit!

We call on schools, universities, science centers and other institutions around the world, to invite teachers to take part in the online version of the Nobel Prize Teacher Summit – at your location!

Upcoming events

Nobel Prize Teacher Summit takes place in Stockholm each year as well as in other cities in collaboration with universities, museums and other institutions.

FAQ

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2024: Minding the Brain

In recent decades, scientists have gained remarkable insights in unravelling the mysteries of the human brain. Yet, the mind remains vastly unexplored.

2023: Teaching Knowledge – Learning Engagement

Engagement requires understanding, and understanding requires knowledge. As our societies face major challenges, it is more important than ever to uphold democratic values, human rights and trust in science.

2022: One Earth – Teachers for Change

Humanity is facing an unprecedented challenge. We have the facts and we know that we need to act. But how? In a constantly changing world, finding sustainable ways of living is crucial.

2021: In the Flood of Facts

A complex world requires sharp navigational skills. Fast newsflashes, complex disputes, disinformation and polarised values can make the flood of facts difficult to assess.

2020: Migration and movements

At the Nobel Prize Teacher Summit teachers from all over the world meet Nobel Laurates, top scientists and peace activists around a theme of great importance in education.

2019: Climate Change Changes Everything

Climate change affects us all, and the way we address climate change in the educational system will have a major impact on future generations. How to teach about climate change in a constructive way?

2018: Teach, Love & Understanding

A world without ignorance and racism starts in school, therefore we choose this year's theme to be Teach, Love and Understanding.

2017: Post Truth: What role can teachers take in a world with fake facts?

The first Nobel Prize Teacher Summit gathered 350 teachers from 15 countries in Stockholm. Discussions focused on the role of science in school, teacher development and the unifying force of humanism.