Kyoto Prize at Oxford 2021

On 12 May 2021, the Kyoto Prize at Oxford celebrated the scientific discoveries and artistic innovations of the Kyoto Prize Laureates across the fields of astrophysics, chemistry and theatre. Following the postponement of last year’s event due to COVID-19, the three 2019 Kyoto Prize Laureates – chemist Ching W Tang (Advanced Technology), astrophysicist James Gunn (Basic Sciences), and theatre director Ariane Mnouchkine (Arts and Philosophy) – convened online for this year’s edition of the event.

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Ariane Mnouchkine: A life in theatre

Watch Ariane Mnouchkine's Kyoto Prize lecture on a life in theatre.

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 James Gunn: Mapping the universe

Watch James Gunn's lecture on mapping the universe.

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In conversation with the Kyoto Prize Laureates

Watch the Kyoto Prize Laureates in conversation.

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Ching Tang: The science of organic light-emitting diodes

Watch Professor Ching Tang's Kyoto Prize at Oxford 2021 lecture.

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Ariane Mnouchkine – Kyoto Prize at Oxford 2021 preview

Watch a preview of Ariane Mnouchkine's Kyoto Prize at Oxford 2021 lecture.

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Past events

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Ariane Mnouchkine: A life in theatre

Ariane Mnouchkine, the founder and director of the Théâtre du Soleil, has been continuously producing masterpieces with historical and political themes over many decades. Referring to traditional performances of both the East and the West, she is a theatre pioneer whose unique theatrical organisation eschews hierarchical order. Ariane is the…

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