Nobel Prize season begins on Monday with the announcement of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, marking the start of a week-long celebration of groundbreaking achievements in science, literature, peace, and economics.
The first award, for medicine, will be revealed by the Nobel Assembly at Sweden’s Karolinska Institute. The prize traditionally recognises pioneering discoveries in medical science, ranging from genetics and immunotherapy to virology and brain research.
In recent years, the medicine prize has highlighted work with a significant impact on global health, including mRNA vaccine technology in 2023 and gene-editing therapies in 2024.
This year’s award is expected to honour transformative biomedical advancements, potentially in fields such as neuroscience, cancer immunology, or regenerative medicine.
Following the medicine announcement on Monday, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences will reveal the Nobel Prizes in Physics on Tuesday and in Chemistry on Wednesday.
These awards are likely to focus on discoveries in fundamental science and emerging technologies, including quantum computing, materials research, or space physics, which have seen substantial breakthroughs in recent years.
The Nobel Prize in Literature will be announced on Thursday, often drawing global attention for recognising authors whose work shapes world culture and consciousness.
The Nobel Peace Prize, conferred in Oslo, will follow on Friday amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, attracting intense international focus. The final award, in Economic Sciences, will be announced on Monday, October 13.
Each laureate receives a gold medal, a diploma, and a share of 11 million Swedish kronor (around USD 1 million). The official award ceremonies will be held on December 10, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death.
As the announcements unfold, researchers, writers, and activists worldwide await the names that will join a distinguished list of laureates, from Marie Curie to Amartya Sen, whose contributions continue to redefine the boundaries of human achievement.
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