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Balzan Prizes 2026 awarded, Italian researcher Elena Esposito among winners

The foundation born in Lugano in 1957 has announced the winners of the 2026 edition of its prizes, worth 750,000 francs each. Among them is Italian researcher Elena Esposito, recognised for her work on the social science of digital technology.

Redazione · 8 September 2026 · 2 min

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