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On Tuesday, September 2, the Stockholm School of Economics hosted the launch of ByrĂĄkratpoesi (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.

When the Nobel Prizes are announced in October, all eyes turn to Stockholm. To celebrate – and understand – this year’s Nobel Prizes, Nobel Calling Stockholm invites the public to explore how research shapes society and everyday life. Join us for ten days of lectures, talks and activities across the city that inspire, enlighten and open new perspectives.

Louise Bringselius, affiliated researcher at the House of Governance and Public Policy (GaPP) at SSE, highlighted in an opinion piece in Dagens Nyheter last Friday the importance of strengthening the role of experts in public administration. She points out how the marginalization of professionals risks weakening both institutions and trust in society.

The Center for Security and Resilience (CfSR) at the Stockholm School of Economics has appointed Staffan Holmberg as its new Executive Director. With a strong background in security work, research, and civic engagement, he will help lead the center’s efforts to strengthen society’s resilience to future crises.

On August 18, 2025, the Karl-Adam Bonnier Center of Governance at the House of Governance and Public Policy hosted a roundtable dinner to discuss the need for a Master of Public Policy (MPP) program in Sweden. The conversation highlighted both the urgency and opportunity of investing in the next generation of societal leaders.

Too little slack makes nonprofits fragile, while too much risks waste. A new study from the Center for Security and Resilience at the Stockholm School of Economics introduces the idea of “tappable slack” - resources that organizations can activate when needed to stay resilient and mission-focused.

Do principals improve school results by promoting teacher collaboration?

The pre-summer workshop at the University of St Andrews brought together 30 scholars from across Europe for a full day of engaging presentations and lively academic exchange. Hosted in collaboration with the Stockholm School of Economics, the event fostered new connections and thoughtful discussion across management and education policy tracks.

How can Sweden build a stronger defense faster – and smarter? A new professorship at the Stockholm School of Economics will explore how public and private actors can better manage rapid growth in total defense through effective control systems. Professor Kalle Kraus will be the holder of the Saab Chair in Business Administration.

Dr. German Bender, affiliated researcher at the House of Governance and Public Policy (GaPP) and Harvard University, has had his article "Challenging the Hypothesis of Neoliberal Convergence in Industrial Relations: The Swedish Conundrum" published in the British Journal of Industrial Relations.