Media availability with Nobel Prize winner Francis Halzen

The University of Wisconsin–Madison will host a news conference to recognize Professor Francis Halzen, who was named a recipient of the 2026 Nobel Prize in physics on Tuesday, Oct. 6.

Halzen was recognized at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm, Sweden, and will be available to answer questions from members of the media.

Livestream

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Media availability event

WHEN: October 6, 2026, at 10 a.m. CT

WHERE: Bascom Hall, UW–Madison campus
500 Lincoln Drive, Madison, WI 53706
Floor/Room: Room 260

Media parking is available with a campus media parking permit.

Zoom registration/access

The news conference will be held in person and virtually via Zoom. Journalists planning to attend virtually should register in advance using the information below. Questions will be moderated through the Zoom chat.

Zoom link: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/96763873187?pwd=5fb2ilkmedLNCsWmEotgP94WqCT0A0.1

Meeting ID: 967 6387 3187
Passcode: 400523
Dial-in: +13052241968

Media Kit

High-resolution headshots and other media assets are available here: https://uwmadison.box.com/v/Francis-Halzen