News
New Initiative on Sustainable Healthcare Financing in the EU
29 November 2024
Dr Maja Fjaestad, senior advisor to SSE’s Center for Resilient Health is representing the center and Swedish perspectives in PHSSR EU Expert Advisory Group on sustainable healthcare financing in the EU.
Political contamination of fashion, chocolate, and NGO donations
27 November 2024
Newly published research on behavioural changes toward everyday items when they're associated with politics
SSE providing science-based support for Ukraine’s EU accession
25 October 2024
In June 2024 the EU invited Ukraine to start formal membership negotiations. As part of the new Swedish strategy for recovery and reform cooperation with Ukraine, Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) has received a government grant from the Swedish Institute to launch a collaborative project with the Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine (DAU), a division of the Ukraine Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
New Publication - Beyond the silver bullet: unveiling multiple pathways to school turnaround
30 May 2024
Research on school improvement shows multiple factors aid turnarounds at underperforming schools. Using qualitative comparative analysis of 77 Swedish schools over 12 years, no single solution was found. Instead, different factor combinations work, depending on the local context. This has implications for school improvement research and education policy.
SustainGov consortium secures government funding to strengthen the public sector
07 March 2024
With government backing and collaboration from 15 partners, including Stockholm School of Economics, this initiative is set to change governance and tackle societal challenges. It signals a shift towards sustainability in Sweden's public sector.
Johanna Rickne receives the Assar Lindbeck Medal 2023
29 November 2023
The Assar Lindbeck Medal 2023 is awarded to professors Johanna Rickne, affiliated professor at the Stockholm School of Economics and professor at Stockholm University, and Olle Folke, professor at Uppsala University. The prize honors Assar Lindbeck's diverse and groundbreaking contributions to economic research and is given every two years to researchers in Sweden under 45 who have significantly contributed to economic thinking and knowledge.
Joint initiative to address global health challenges through diplomacy
20 November 2023
Global health is becoming increasingly complex, ranging from pandemics and climate change to wars, migration and deteriorating mental health. There is an urgent need for a new generation of global health leaders, equipped with the skills to navigate complex political environments and drive meaningful change. The Stockholm School of Economics and Karolinska Institutet are now launching a new initiative to meet the challenges ahead.
Sweden's Finance Minister Presents Budget at the Stockholm School of Economics
27 September 2023
Sweden's Finance Minister, Elisabeth Svantesson, visited the Stockholm School of Economics on Friday, September 22, to deliver a highly engaging lecture before an enthusiastic audience of students, faculty, and community stakeholders. The House of Governance and Public Policy hosted the event on behalf of the Nationalekonomiska Föreningen.
Successful Book Launch: "Data och Modeller: en handbok för analys"
06 September 2023
We are thrilled to share the success of our recent book launch for "Data och Modeller: en handbok för analys".
Johanna Rickne receives SNS Prize 2023 for outstanding research on gender equality and societal impact
30 June 2023
Johanna Rickne, Affiliated Professor at the Stockholm School of Economics, has been awarded the prestigious SNS Prize 2023 for her outstanding research on economic and political gender equality.