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What can economics reveal about gender-based violence? In an interview with the American University of Armenia, SITE researcher Maria Perrotta Berlin explores the role of social norms, the challenges of measuring violence, and how research can inform policy.

At Nationalmuseum on Oct. 22, 2026, Professor Roberto Verganti explored why design needs more than a steady supply of new ideas. In conversation with Gustaf Kjellin, he discussed meaning, human judgment, artificial intelligence, and the role of art in shaping how people experience the world.

As Swedish news headlines have become increasingly negative, mental health-related sick leave has risen by 79 percent. A new study from the Stockholm School of Economics finds a long-term association between negative news coverage, online searches about mental health concerns, and subsequent sick leave.

How can sport measure and communicate its value beyond results, spectators and viewing figures? At the European Athletics Leaders Convention in Lausanne, SSE’s Sport Initiative explored how demonstrating societal impact can help sports organizations strengthen funding, build partnerships and set priorities.

Last week, the Stockholm School of Economics welcomed Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and the Swedish Royal Family during the state visit to Sweden. The visit featured a lecture on the changing global order and the signing of a new agreement between SSE and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. 

Nils Igelström, Yolanda Mthembu, and Konstantinos Vandikas have been awarded the SSE MBA Carl Silfvén scholarship for 2026. The scholarship is presented to the next generation of leaders to promote the competitiveness of Swedish-based businesses in the international market. They are grateful for the many new opportunities the scholarship provides.