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Dr. Rebecka C. Ångström’s dissertation, "Dancing with the Dynamic Machine," marks a notable advancement in our understanding of AI's role in organizational structures and trust dynamics. Her defense at the Stockholm School of Economics showcases an in-depth analysis of the challenges and potentials of AI integration in the workplace.

A meta-analysis of field audits of gender gaps in application outcomes between 1976 and 2020 found that the discrimination of women for male-typed and balanced jobs decreased over time. Anna Dreber Almenberg and Magnus Johannesson, Professors at the Department of Economics at SSE, and co-authors publish a new article in Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes.

Professor Dahlander will join Stockholm School of Economics as an Erling Persson Visiting Professor during the 2023-2024 academic year and be affiliated with the SSE House of Innovation and the Swedish House of Finance.

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.

November 15, 2023 marked a key milestone for the partnership between the Center for Sports & Business and the Swedish Hockey League as we hosted the event SHL & NHL Business Forum - Growing the Game. Prominent speakers featured in the event included Jenny Silfverstrand, CEO SHL, David Proper, Senior Executive VP of Media and International Strategy at the NHL, Omar Mitchell, VP of Industry Growth and Sustainability at NHL, Johan Carling, Head of Sustainable Development at SHL, Kim Martin, Head of Sports, Frölunda HC, Anna Lidström, Head of Sustainability at Spendrups, Dietmar Steinbichler, SAP, Brendan Shanahan, President Toronto Maple Leafs, Steve Yzerman, GM Detroit Red Wings, Rob Zepp, Director Strategic Initiatives, NHLPA, and Anders Larsson, President of the Swedish Hockey Association.

On Thursday, November 16, the Center for Sports and Business organised the third edition of its partner day at the Stockholm School of Economics for its sports partners. The theme was "Insights from the Global Stage - International Perspectives Linked to Innovation and Sustainability". The partner day featured Paolo Aversa (Jonas Persson Visiting Professor at SSE), Juliane Reinecke (SHL Visiting Professor at SSE), and Jonas Persson (CEO, Commercial Sports Media).