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.

Which sustainability efforts actually improve business performance? A new research project from the House of Innovation at the Stockholm School of Economics, in collaboration with sustainability tech company Position Green, aims to find out. By analyzing data from over 750 companies, the research project will map how emissions, working conditions and diversity in leadership affect margins, returns and risk.

On May 13, Torbjörn Becker, Director of the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE), presented SITE’s latest report on the Russian economy to the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) in Brussels. The meeting brought together EU Finance and Economy Ministers to address the Union’s internal economic and financial priorities, while also making space to consider the broader implications of Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine. This discussion comes at a particularly timely moment, coinciding with the EU’s preparations for its 17th sanctions package, which is expected to be formally adopted by the Council on May 20.

Retail Management students attended a theme lecture to learn more about Voyado's work with identifying the latest trends in retail.

Stefan Einarsson from the Department of Management and Organization provides the academic lens in Dagens Nyheter’s long-form feature on philanthropist Cristina Ljungberg and the new generation of Swedish billionaires turning to philanthropy.

Second-year students in Systembolaget's Retail Club participated in the annual Career Module, gaining insights into how recruiting works at Systembolaget.

Second-year students in E-Commerce Retail Club had a career module with the slow fashion brand ASKET.

The Retail Managment students in ICA's Retail Club visited ICA-handlarnas Förbund led by Jakob Pettersson, CFO.

Retail Management students in Fazer Retail Club got a unique chance to experience Sweden's largest artisan bakery, both through taste and a guided tour of the facilities.

Retail Management students in the Circular Impact Retail Club explored the complexities and potential of reverse logistics in a workshop led by Arne B. Andersson, E-commerce Advisor at Svensk Handel.