Entrepreneurship is no longer just about startups - it's now a global industry selling the dream of being an entrepreneur. A new international study reveals how the “entrepreneurship industry” not only supports entrepreneurs but actively shapes who becomes an entrepreneur, what ventures are legitimized, and how success is defined.

The Center for Wellbeing, Welfare and Happiness (CWWH) at the Stockholm School of Economics is excited to announce that applications will soon open for two new PhD positions, starting in Fall 2026. If you’re passionate about understanding what truly matters in life and society, and enjoy combining data, fieldwork, and meaningful research, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

A new piece by composer Andrea Tarrodi gives the Stockholm School of Economics its own musical voice – and marks the first movement in a suite inspired by Swedish architect Ivar Tengbom. The initiative is part of a new collaboration with the Stockholm Concert Hall and celebrates the 100th anniversary of the School’s iconic building.

Akib Rahman and Denis Boing have been awarded the SSE MBA Carl Silfvén scholarship for 2025. The scholarship is presented to the next generation of leaders to promote the competitiveness of Swedish-based businesses in the international market. They are grateful for the many new opportunities the scholarship provides.

A new Memorandum of Understanding between the Swedish government and leading Swedish companies secures long‑term funding for the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE), reinforcing Sweden’s support for research‑based policy and institution‑building across Eastern Europe.

SSE Alumni, Students, Staff & Faculty — this one’s for YOU! We are proud to invite you to SSE Health Day November 12 - a full day dedicated to health and wellbeing. Find the full schedule and the sign up link for the events below.

Mission-driven innovation projects are meant to solve society's biggest challenges. But new research from the Stockholm School of Economics shows that the way these projects are organised risks directing attention away from local and regional needs - limiting their potential for real-world impact.

What do new hospitals, universities, and transport networks have in common? They often exist thanks to partnerships between the public and private sectors. At GaPP's Lunch & Learn on October 8, students got a behind-the-scenes look at how these collaborations, and the people behind them, make large-scale public projects happen.

How do you build a career at the heart of Europe? Yesterday's event at the Stockholm School of Economics brought together students, experts, and EU professionals to explore that very question.

The Center for Statecraft and Strategic Communication hosted a StratCom Lunch with former Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billström to discuss diplomacy, European cooperation, and global power shifts.