The Stockholm School of Economics has joined eight other leading European social science universities as a co‑signatory of a joint statement reaffirming our commitment to academic freedom and institutional autonomy.

Dr. German Bender, affiliated researcher at the House of Governance and Public Policy (GaPP) and Harvard University, has had his article "Challenging the Hypothesis of Neoliberal Convergence in Industrial Relations: The Swedish Conundrum" published in the British Journal of Industrial Relations.

After an inspiring journey through three European cities, the latest edition of the European Sports Business Program (ESBP) has officially concluded. ESBP is a tailor made executive education program that aims to prepare high potentials in sports business for their industry's (future) challenges.

Over the course of two intense days, Svensk Elitfotboll and representatives from the clubs came together for the second part of the tailored management program Hållbar Klubbutveckling, to explore and deepen their understanding of what modern leadership means in today’s elite football. The focus was on relationships, self-awareness, and the human aspect of organizational life.

The tenth class of the Management Diploma for Athletes (MDA) have recently graduated from the program - after a fantastic year of growth, new perspectives, and a strong sense of future potential!

This week, the yearly democratic festival Almedalsveckan takes place in Visby, Gotland, and defence questions are a hot topic for discussion. Center Director Martin Carlsson-Wall is present, and will participate in events regarding supply readiness and the role of trade and industry in civil society.

Filip Wijkström will participate in a discussion about civil society and state institutions in times of crisis.

Having recently successfully defended their bachelor theses, some of the working pairs agreed to present their work in short video interviews.

A new study by House of Innovation researcher Marco Mismetti reveals that when it comes to digital transformation, what matters most for the transformation of family firms isn’t technology – but mindset. Published in Small Business Economics, this research shows how internal family business dynamics (so-called “dispositions”) can either fuel innovation or hold it back.

The House of Innovation (HOI) currently invites applications for two tenure-track positions (Assistant Professor level) one with a focus on Digital Innovation and Artificial Intelligence, and one with a focus on Entrepreneurship.