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SSE and Handelsbanken back free academic research in a changing world
17 June 2025
While recruitment freezes and shrinking research budgets are hitting universities hard in the U.S., there are signs of hope in Sweden. With new support for fundamental research in economics, Handelsbanken is stepping up as one of the most important funders of the Stockholm School of Economics – and strengthening Sweden’s position as a leading research nation.
Hydrogen sourcing could make or break Romania’s green steel ambitions, study finds
17 June 2025
A new study from the Stockholm School of Economics finds that the competitiveness of green steel production in Romania partly hinges on hydrogen sourcing – requiring a 15 percent price premium if hydrogen is purchased externally as supposed to produced on-site. Without this premium, decarbonizing the country’s only primary steel producer could result in billions of losses.
Vacancy: Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, in Strategic Management, Department of Marketing and Strategy
17 June 2025
The Department of Marketing and Strategy at the Stockholm School of Economics invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Strategic Management and/or International Management.
SSE Master in Finance program ranked #1 in Nordics in FT 2025 ranking
16 June 2025
The Stockholm School of Economics’ Master in Finance program keeps its spot as the number one provider of finance master education in the Nordic and Baltic region, according to the Financial Times’ 2025 ranking. The program is also ranked among the top 30 in the world.
Vacancy: Two Assistant Professors, Tenure Track, at the Center for Philosophies of Markets and the Department of Marketing and Strategy
13 June 2025
The Center for Philosophies of Markets (CPM) and the Department of Marketing & Strategy at the Stockholm School of Economics invite applications for two tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level.
Ukrainian hospital delegation visits GaPP to learn from Swedish healthcare expertise
13 June 2025
On Tuesday 10 June, the Stockholm School of Economics and the House of Governance and Public Policy hosted a delegation of hospital directors from Ukraine. The visit, in collaboration with Swecare, provided a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge and explore strategies for strengthening health care institutions in challenging conditions.
Vacancy: Postdoc in Retail Management, Center for Retailing
13 June 2025
The Center for Retailing at Stockholm School of Economics invites applications for up to two fully funded two-year postdoc positions in marketing, with a focus on retailing.
BCG and SSE expand collaboration to support education and innovation
13 June 2025
With the aim to advance dialogue and education on key societal and business issues, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has strengthened its long-standing collaboration with the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) as a Capital Partner. With a particular focus on innovation, resilience and AI, BCG hopes to engage students, contribute with expertise, and help shape solutions.
SSE students among top three finalists for UN-supported global sustainability award
12 June 2025
The SASSE Sustainability Group (SSG), a student-led initiative at the Stockholm School of Economics, competed in a United Nations-supported global sustainability award in New York this week. The event was held at the PRME Global Forum, hosted by the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) and the UN Global Compact.
Knowledge gaps and gender differences in adolescents’ education choices – new study explores what makes a difference
12 June 2025
Around 120,000 students are finishing compulsory school in Sweden this month—many of them with limited information about future career and educational options. Preliminary findings from an ongoing study at the Stockholm School of Economics show that adolescents tend to overestimate the salaries of electricians and real estate agents, while underestimating earnings by hairdressers and programmers. The researchers are now looking for more career professionals and schools to get involved in the study.