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New research | Key scholars outline the future of innovation management research

15 August 2024
The 23 members of the editorial board of the Journal of Product Innovation Management, the most prominent journal on innovation management, have asked themselves: what is the future of innovation management? What new key issues are in front of leaders, and which new questions therefore researchers need to address. The result is an article, just published on JPIM, which outlines five future paths for innovation management research. This article aims to address the complex challenges of global innovation and the need for new frameworks to understand and manage technological and societal shifts.

New publication | Computational Reproducibility in Finance: Evidence from 1,000 Tests

14 August 2024
The exact same results could only be computationally reproduced 52% of the time based on the researchers’ code for more than 1,000 tests of six research questions in empirical finance. Anna Dreber Almenberg and Magnus Johannesson, Professors at the Department of Economics at SSE, and co-authors publish a new article in the Review of Financial Studies.

New research | Small business networks boost digital tech adoption

05 August 2024
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are part of business networks are more likely to adopt non-disruptive digital technologies, enhancing their operations and competitiveness. Published in Technological Forecasting & Social Change, this new study highlights how dynamic capabilities within these businesses facilitate this tech adoption.

100 students joined the CIVICA European Week

31 July 2024
Earlier this summer, almost 100 students across the CIVICA university alliance came together at the London School of Economics for the CIVICA European Week 2024. Maria Ljungdahl and Gustav Jäger were two of the students from SSE who joined the activities in London.

Julia Delin and Andreas Johansson to leave SSE for new startup end of year

29 July 2024
Julia Delin, CEO of SSE Ventures, and Andreas Johansson, CEO of SSE Business Lab, will leave their positions at the end of this year to start a new company together.

Join SSE and SASSE in the Stockholm Pride Parade 2024

04 July 2024
Join SSE and SASSE in this year's Stockholm Pride Parade as part of the Academic Pride network. All employees, students and alumni are welcome to participate. The parade will depart from Norr Mälarstrand on Saturday, August 3, starting at 13:00.

New research | Women entrepreneurs in family businesses in the Gulf break barriers

01 July 2024
A new study explores how women in Bahrain's family businesses overcome barriers and use their agency to drive success. Published in the International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship, this research highlights the unique challenges and enablers that support women entrepreneurs in the Gulf States.

New research | Socioemotional wealth considerations drive strategic decisions in family businesses

01 July 2024
Family-owned businesses often seek a balance between financial gains and non-financial goals, significantly shaping their strategic choices. This new study, published in Entrepreneurship & Regional Development, refines how we measure these socioemotional factors, revealing their profound impact on family firms.

HOI research | Hidden causes behind fluctuating demand in supply chains

26 June 2024
Why does demand suddenly spike and drop in supply chains? Researchers have identified a range of factors contributing to this, known as the bullwhip effect. Their study, published in Management Research Review, systematically categorizes these causes to help businesses better understand and mitigate the problem.

Roberto Verganti to receive honorary doctorate from the University of Vaasa

26 June 2024
Roberto Verganti, professor and thought leader in leadership and innovation, will be awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Vaasa during their conferment ceremony in September 2024. Conferment of an honorary doctorate is the highest honor that a university can award. This prestigious recognition underscores Verganti's pioneering contributions to the field of innovation and his impactful collaboration with the academic and business communities.