Dr. Gerhard Herzberg, winner of the 1971 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, is pictured at the University of Saskatchewan, where he worked from 1935–45. (Photo: University of Saskatchewan, University Archives and Special Collections)

‘A scientist through and through’: USask historian reflects on Gerhard Herzberg’s life

Dec. 10, 2021 is the 50th anniversary of Dr. Gerhard Herzberg's Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

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Herzberg receiving the Nobel Prize from Gustof Adolf, King of Sweden, Dec. 10, 1971 (credit Scandia Photopress).

USask and CLS announce Herzberg Experimental Hall in honour of Nobel Laureate Gerhard Herzberg

SASKATOON. As part of a national initiative to mark the 50th anniversary of Gerhard Herzberg’s Nobel Prize, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is naming the main experimental ...

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Alfred Yeboah came to USask from Ghana in 2018 to do a master’s degree. (Photo: Submitted)

USask commemorates Herzberg Nobel Prize with new international student award

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Gerhard Herzberg’s Nobel Prize this fall, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) chemistry department has created a new student award—the ...

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USask joins in announcing Herzberg50 and ‘NobelCanadian’ commemoration projects

As part of a national initiative to mark the 50th anniversary of Gerhard Herzberg’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is partnering with heritage edu...

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