Cross-laminated timber, CLT, explains the expansion of multi-storey wood buildings in the world. Gerhard Schickhofer is awarded the 2019 Marcus Wallenberg Prize for research and knowledge transfer behind the stable and eco-friendly material. Professor Gerhard Schickhofer, the Institute of Timber Engineering and Wood Technology at Graz University of Technology, Austria, has laid the scientific and […]
Three-minute presentation competition Lithium ion batteries were used as a comparison when Jiayuan Wei explained her research on electrodes made from lignin. The performance gave her first prize in a three-minute presentation competition, 3MT, during the 2018 Marcus Wallenberg Prize event. Jiayuan Wei, Luleå University of Technology, Sweden, tries to make carbon materials from lignin […]
Bumpy road to breakthrough The view on the nutrition of forest trees was turned upside down when Torgny Näsholm showed how they can absorb organic nitrogen from the soil. He has also developed sustainable fertilizers. The road to success was however not dead straight. It is raining and December is dark outside the Swedish University […]
Young perspectives on forestry and forest industry Young researchers from five countries were invited to the celebrations of the 2018 Marcus Wallenberg Prize in Stockholm, where they presented their own findings on more sustainable ways of growing tree plants and new applications for the forest industry. The Marcus Wallenberg Prize Foundation had invited post docs and […]
Young Researchers meeting senior colleagues Impressive and inspiring. The participants in the Young Researchers’ Program during the Marcus Wallenberg Prize event were satisfied with the four days in Stockholm, Sweden. Every third participant in the Young Researchers’ Program 23-26 September 2018 came from Finland. One of them was Antti-Jussi Kieloaho, Natural Resources Institute Finland, Luke, […]
The 2018 Marcus Wallenberg Prize of SEK 2 million is awarded to Professor Torgny Näsholm for his groundbreaking research of the role of organic nitrogen in the nutrition of trees. King Carl XVI Gustaf presented the prize on Monday 24 September. Professor Torgny Näsholm, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Umeå, Sweden, has examined the […]
The 2018 Marcus Wallenberg Prize – I feel happy and honoured to be rewarded, Torgny Näsholm says. On Monday 24 September he will receive the 2018 Marcus Wallenberg Prize for having documented how organic nitrogen dominates the nutrition of trees in boreal forests. The findings have resulted in new types of fertilizers. Professor Torgny Näsholm, The […]
A chance to network, pick up new ideas and improve their communication skills. The young researchers invited to the 2017 Marcus Wallenberg event in Stockholm were pleased with the experience. A workshop with three-minute presentations, 3MT, was one of the highlights during the Young Researchers’ Program to celebrate the 2017 Marcus Wallenberg Prize in Stockholm, […]
Are you a post doc or PhD student no older than 35 years? Welcome to apply for a spot at the events in Stockholm, Sweden, in honour of the 2018 Marcus Wallenberg Prize Winner. This year the Marcus Wallenberg Prize recognizes achievements in the field of tree nutrition. The understanding of the function of trees […]
Young Researchers’ Challenge 2018 – Apply now and take the chance to network and present your research! The Marcus Wallenberg Foundation invites to a Young Researchers’ Challenge with the chance to win a spot at the Prize ceremony and banquet in honour of the 2018 Marcus Wallenberg Prize Winner. This will be held in Stockholm […]
