News News from the Stockholm School of Economics covers research, education, and developments across the School. Find updates on new research, faculty insights, and activities involving students and partners. Theme All themes Rankings Defense Resilience Accounting Sustainability Arts and culture Economics Health Work Environment Governance Leadership and management Type All types Press release News Research Filter news Why critical minerals are becoming Europe’s next big energy challenge: Insights from Energy Talk 2026 Type: Research Date: 24 Apr 2026 Europe’s green transition may reduce dependence on fossil fuels, but it could also create new vulnerabilities through reliance on critical minerals. These new geopolitical dependencies were the focus of the 2026 SITE Energy Talk. In the new policy brief, SITE researchers Chloé Le Coq, Elena Paltseva, and Jesper Roine explain why control over mineral supply chains is becoming a major geopolitical issue and summarise the main takeaways from this event. New Nordic defense education to strengthen leadership for tomorrow’s security challenges Type: News Date: 24 Apr 2026 As the security landscape grows increasingly strained, both the Nordic region and Europe at large face growing pressure. This places higher demands on leadership and collaboration in defense and security. The Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) is now partnering with the Swedish Armed Forces to launch the SSE Nordic Defense MBA for decision-makers shaping the future of the Nordic defense sector, starting in the fall of 2026. New Executive Director appointed at House of Sustainable Society Type: News Date: 23 Apr 2026 Therese Lindahl is the new Executive Director of the House of Sustainable Society. Martina Björkman Nyqvist will remain as center director, in a new dual leadership structure that combines strategic direction with executive management. New Report: Wellbeing Index Stockholm, Q1 2026 Type: Research Date: 23 Apr 2026 Can major events and live experiences help explain how a city is doing? In Stockholm, new insights from the Stockholm Wellbeing Index suggest the answer is yes. By measuring how people actually experience life in the city, Stockholm is taking a different approach to understanding what drives competitiveness beyond GDP. Can dialogue bridge divides? Students tackle polarization and sustainability Type: News Date: 23 Apr 2026 On April 29, 2026, students will gather at the Stockholm School of Economics for the second BRIDGE event, following an earlier session held on April 7 at Sciences Po. Supported by the CIVICA Student Engagement Fund (SEF), the project focuses on fostering dialogue across polarized perspectives on sustainability and beyond. The event will bring together speakers and participants for a two-part panel series exploring some of today’s most contested societal issues. Can taxation save the planet? Stefan Krook thinks so Type: News Date: 23 Apr 2026 Serial entrepreneur, SSE alum, and Practitioner in Residence at the House of Innovation, Stefan Krook, shared the ideas behind his new book, "The Laghum Economy" – an argument for redesigning the global economy around natural limits. 6 7 8 9 10 ... 473
Why critical minerals are becoming Europe’s next big energy challenge: Insights from Energy Talk 2026 Type: Research Date: 24 Apr 2026 Europe’s green transition may reduce dependence on fossil fuels, but it could also create new vulnerabilities through reliance on critical minerals. These new geopolitical dependencies were the focus of the 2026 SITE Energy Talk. In the new policy brief, SITE researchers Chloé Le Coq, Elena Paltseva, and Jesper Roine explain why control over mineral supply chains is becoming a major geopolitical issue and summarise the main takeaways from this event.
New Nordic defense education to strengthen leadership for tomorrow’s security challenges Type: News Date: 24 Apr 2026 As the security landscape grows increasingly strained, both the Nordic region and Europe at large face growing pressure. This places higher demands on leadership and collaboration in defense and security. The Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) is now partnering with the Swedish Armed Forces to launch the SSE Nordic Defense MBA for decision-makers shaping the future of the Nordic defense sector, starting in the fall of 2026.
New Executive Director appointed at House of Sustainable Society Type: News Date: 23 Apr 2026 Therese Lindahl is the new Executive Director of the House of Sustainable Society. Martina Björkman Nyqvist will remain as center director, in a new dual leadership structure that combines strategic direction with executive management.
New Report: Wellbeing Index Stockholm, Q1 2026 Type: Research Date: 23 Apr 2026 Can major events and live experiences help explain how a city is doing? In Stockholm, new insights from the Stockholm Wellbeing Index suggest the answer is yes. By measuring how people actually experience life in the city, Stockholm is taking a different approach to understanding what drives competitiveness beyond GDP.
Can dialogue bridge divides? Students tackle polarization and sustainability Type: News Date: 23 Apr 2026 On April 29, 2026, students will gather at the Stockholm School of Economics for the second BRIDGE event, following an earlier session held on April 7 at Sciences Po. Supported by the CIVICA Student Engagement Fund (SEF), the project focuses on fostering dialogue across polarized perspectives on sustainability and beyond. The event will bring together speakers and participants for a two-part panel series exploring some of today’s most contested societal issues.
Can taxation save the planet? Stefan Krook thinks so Type: News Date: 23 Apr 2026 Serial entrepreneur, SSE alum, and Practitioner in Residence at the House of Innovation, Stefan Krook, shared the ideas behind his new book, "The Laghum Economy" – an argument for redesigning the global economy around natural limits.
