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Open seminar at Score
23 February 2026
Welcome to a seminar on Thursday, 5 March 2026, with Dr. Jonathan Foster, postdoctoral researcher at the Department of English, Stockholm University.
Vacancy | Research Assistant/Pre-Doc at SITE
23 February 2026
We’re hiring! The Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) is recruiting a Research Assistant / Pre-Doctoral Fellow - a full-time (or possible part-time) role offering mentorship, strong technical development, and an excellent springboard to PhD programs in economics.
Vacancy: Research Assistants/Analysts
23 February 2026
The Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) is currently hiring for Research Assistant and Research Analyst positions across different research environments.
EU careers in focus: from traineeships to policy roles
20 February 2026
Paid traineeships, policy jobs and international career paths were in focus when EU recruitment coordinator Asia Riazantceva visited SSE. Students received practical advice on how to apply for EU roles - and how to start preparing already during their studies.
AI Salon: Development Through Shared Challenges And Insights
20 February 2026
To kick off Sport & Business Week, IDU hosted an AI Salon, creating a platform for entrepreneurs and professionals to collaborate and exchange ideas. The result? Honest dialogue, lively discussions, and seeds planted for future innovation.
How commercialization changed Swedish football
19 February 2026
What happens when a sport becomes more commercialized and globalized? How does it affect its culture and local communities? These and many other questions were explored when Olof Lundh discussed his book "Den sista lägerelden" at the Stockholm School of Economics.
Sweden backs Ukraine as Russia’s finances strain
19 February 2026
Sweden has pledged SEK 114 billion in support to Ukraine – its largest commitment to another country in modern times. At a seminar hosted by the European Parliament in Stockholm, Torbjörn Becker, Director of the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE), warned that Russia’s war economy is under mounting pressure and argued that sustained Western support can ultimately determine the outcome.
SSE Business Lab climbs in FT ranking – only Nordic hub in top 10
19 February 2026
SSE Business Lab climbs from eighth to seventh place in the Financial Times’ ranking of 180 European startup hubs, remaining the only Nordic hub in the top ten. The move comes as Stockholm draws growing attention as the place to be for tech and AI startups, attracting founders eager to understand what is driving the city’s momentum.
Product launch with Meadow
18 February 2026
Retail Management students in Circular Impact Retail Club visited the packaging technology company Meadow at their office in Stockholm for a workshop on product launches.
The World of Merchandising at H&M
18 February 2026
Retail Management students in the H&M Retail Club spent an inspiring afternoon diving into H&M's world of merchandising.