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SHL and SSE in unique research collaboration on hockey, fan culture, and happiness
09 October 2024
How does hockey contribute to the wellbeing, sense of community, and happiness of both individuals and society? A new research collaboration between the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) and the Stockholm School of Economics’ Center for Wellbeing, Welfare and Happiness will follow 5,000 hockey fans through both wins and losses in order to understand how the hockey league and its clubs affect wellbeing and welfare.
Former boxing world champion Anna Laurell Nash to head SSE’s Center for Sports and Business
04 September 2024
The Stockholm School of Economics has recruited Anna Laurell Nash, a former Olympic boxer and two-time world champion, as the new Executive Director of the Center for Sports and Business. Laurell Nash is set to spearhead the Center’s initiatives in fostering innovation and excellence in the intersection of sports and business.
"Happyflation": Taylor Swift made Stockholmers significantly happier, new study shows
02 September 2024
Can a visit from a world-famous artist make a whole city happier – even those who didn’t go to the concerts? Taylor Swift's Eras Tour didn't just draw record crowds – it also made Stockholmers happier both before and after the concerts. This according to a new study about "Happyflation" from the Stockholm School of Economics.
New bank partnership offers unique research opportunities in wellbeing and welfare
20 June 2024
What can we do to promote wellbeing, welfare, and happiness? Swedbank, the Savings Banks in Sweden, and the Center for Wellbeing, Welfare and Happiness at the Stockholm School of Economics are joining forces to enhance understanding of what builds wellbeing and to establish new, more human perspectives on economics.
More than 300 companies through SSE Business Lab – interest in entrepreneurship surging
17 June 2024
With its eleven newly admitted companies, SSE Business Lab is reaching a new milestone: 307 startups have now passed through the incubator. More than one third of these were admitted just in the past four years.
SSE establishes a new chair in Sports and Business
10 June 2024
Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) is establishing a new chair with a focus on sports and business – the first of its kind in the School's history. The new professorship is made possible by a donation from Malin and Stefan Linder and will be held by Martin Carlsson-Wall.
Stockholm School of Economics puts happiness on the curriculum for all new Bachelor students
15 May 2024
The Stockholm School of Economics is making a big commitment to promoting wellbeing among its students. Starting in August, the School will be the first in the world to offer all new bachelor students a crash course in happiness and wellbeing.
SSE broadens recruitment in Rosengård
25 April 2024
With the goal of inspiring youth and broadening recruitment to academia as well as the business world, F1RST Stockholm School of Economics, in collaboration with the municipal housing company MKB, is launching a summer school initiative in Rosengård – Summer Camp. The program provides youths with summer jobs, role models, and tools to become future leaders.
Lidl joins the SSE Corporate Partnership Program
18 April 2024
The Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) is excited to welcome Lidl to its Corporate Partnership Program. This partnership bridges academia and industry, offering students and faculty valuable insights into retail management.
Paolo Sodini awarded new professorship in finance
16 April 2024
The Stockholm School of Economics is establishing a new professorship in Finance, the 25th Anniversary Professor of Finance, to be held by Professor Paolo Sodini. The new chair is made possible by a donation from Anne Weidemanis Mägi and Joakim Weidemanis.