Lyndal Roper, described as an “outstandingly original scholar,” has been awarded the 2026 Holberg Prize. The announcement appeared on Literary Hub.
Literary Hub published a notice stating that Lyndal Roper has won the 2026 Holberg Prize. The title highlights her as the “outstandingly original scholar.” The item was published on 2026-03-17T13:00:49+00:00. No further details on the prize or Roper's work were provided in the source.
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Langrennsløperen Jonna Sundling har mottatt 2025 Jerringprisen etter å ha fått flest stemmer fra det svenske publikum. Hun slo fotballklubben Mjällby i finalen og overgikk favoritter som Armand Duplantis. Sundling, som var fraværende fra arrangementet, lovet å forsvare Sveriges farger under OL i Italia.
The Aspen Words Literary Prize has revealed its finalists for the 2026 edition. This announcement highlights key works in literary fiction. The prize recognizes outstanding contributions to contemporary literature.
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Evelyn Araluen has won the $100,000 Victorian Prize for Literature for her poetry collection The Rot, along with the $25,000 Prize for Indigenous Writing. The awards, announced on February 25, 2026, in Melbourne, recognize excellence across various literary categories. Araluen's win follows her 2022 Stella Prize for debut collection Dropbear.
Norges Astrid Øyre Slind har besluttet å fortsette langrennskarrieren etter en krevende periode etter vinter-OL 2026. 38-åringen, som sikret stafettgull i Milano, men møtte individuelle skuffelser, sikter nå mot en individuell medalje ved ski-VM i Falun 2027. Hun uttrykker fornyet motivasjon til tross for innledende frustrasjon etter OL.
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The longlist for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction was revealed on March 4, featuring 16 books that explore human complexities amid contemporary issues. Julia Gillard, chair of the judges, highlighted the novels' focus on themes like climate change and artificial intelligence. Indian author Megha Majumdar is among the nominees with her novel set in a drought-stricken future Kolkata.
Philosopher Francesc Torralba has won the 2026 Josep Pla Award with the essay 'Anatomy of Hope', opening the door to philosophy in a prize traditionally focused on narrative and memoirs. This recognition follows the 2025 edition's inclusion of neuroscience, reflecting global trends toward scientific and humanistic popularization.
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Mikaela Shiffrin fra USA vant kvinners slalåm under Milano-Cortina vinter-OL 2026 18. februar, og brøt en åtteårig tørke på OL-gull. Den 30 år gamle alpinisten fullførte 1,50 sekunder foran Sveits' Camille Rast, mens Sveriges Anna Swenn Larsson tok bronse. Shiffrin beskrev seieren som en dypt emosjonell milepæl etter farens død i 2020.