Nobel Week 2024 at U of T

Nobel Week at U of T

Geoffrey Hinton in the FitzGerald Building

Don't worry if you missed the livestream of Professor Emeritus Geoffrey Hinton receiving the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics during the official Nobel Prize award ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden. You can still watch the video recording, as well as Prof. Hinton's physics lecture. Also, be sure to visit the Nobel Prize exhibits at select U of T Libraries, which are ongoing until we close for the winter break.

You can also learn more about this year's .

Watch the Nobel Prize award ceremony

Discover the fundamental work in Artificial Intelligence during Prof. Hinton's physics lecture on the inventions and discoveries that led to him being given the prestigious award. Then follow up with a viewing of the Nobel Prize award ceremony in Stockholm.

2024 Nobel Prize Award Ceremony
Dec. 10, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. CET / 9:45 a.m. EST (Toronto time)

Visit these Nobel Prize exhibits at U of T Libraries

U of T Libraries (UTL) is joining the celebration with exhibits highlighting Nobel laureates connected to U of T — including alumni, faculty and researchers — and showcasing related treasures from their collections and archives. Be sure to check out these informative displays during Nobel Week, and beyond, to get in the spirit and learn more about the award and its recipients.

– Exploring Nobel-Winning Literature | Dec. 3-23, 2024
Browse a selection of Nobel Prize-winning literature from their collection and discover a new title to enjoy over the holiday break.
– A Focus on Scientific Innovation | Dec. 5-23, 2024
Visit this display of books about U of T's Nobel laureates in science (including medicine, physics and chemistry) which shines a spotlight on a number of recipients, including Frederick Banting, John Macleod, Oliver Smithies, Arthur Leonard Schawlow, John Polanyi and others.
– A Showcase of Nobel Winners | Dec. 9-23, 2024
Get inspired by the thirteen Nobel laureates who studied and/or taught at U of T through this poster display, including recipients from across disciplines, from medicine and chemistry to literature and economics.