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Bestsellers and the Market of the Book

07 November 2025
On October 30th in the Marie-Louise Ekman room, the Literary Agenda together with the Center for Philosophies of Markets hosted an afternoon seminar on the market of the book and bestsellers.

SSE and the Stockholm Concert Hall launch new musical tradition

05 November 2025
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.

Enter the bureaucrat-poet: a celebration of public leadership in verse

03 September 2025
On Tuesday, September 2, the Stockholm School of Economics hosted the launch of Byråkratpoesi (Bureaucrat Poetry) - a unique collection of poems written by senior public servants. The evening combined poetry readings, panel discussions, and reflections on how creative expression can reveal the human side of bureaucracy.

SSE President Lars Strannegård named most influential on Sweden’s art scene in 2025

20 May 2025
Lars Strannegård, President of the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE), has been named the most influential person on Sweden’s art scene in 2025 by Barnebys Magazine. The recognition reflects the commitment by the SSE Art Initiative, spearheaded by Strannegård and its Executive Director Tinni Ernsjöö Rappe, to integrate the arts into all aspects of academic life.

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.

Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) and Nordic Ukraine Forum to host event on higher education in Ukraine

26 January 2024
Welcome to an event hosted by the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) in collaboration with the Nordic Ukraine Forum. Join us on 6th of February, 2024, to explore and support the critical cause of higher education in Ukraine. Don't miss this meaningful discussion and mingle with Ukrainian music and art exhibition!

New art class room by artist Marie-Louise Ekman at SSE

06 December 2023
A new art classroom created by the Swedish artist Marie-Louise Ekman has been inaugurated at the school. The classroom contains parts of the artist's own studio, as well as several new original works.