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Co-creation workshop at NorDev
14 August 2023
CSR Researchers, Susanne Sweet and Ranjula Bali Swain are organizing a Co-creation workshop on circular economy and global value chains in the textile industry on 22nd August 2023, at 7th Nordic Development Research Conference (NorDev), Uppsala University.
Misum affiliated researcher Abhijeet Singh featured in The Economist
14 August 2023
Earlier this summer, Misum research affiliate Abhijeet Singh was featured in The Economist for his study on international school-year productivity and learning outcomes
HOI research | Blinded by the person? Unveiling the truth about biases in idea evaluation
14 July 2023
In the world of innovation, the evaluation of ideas is often influenced by the identity of the proposer. A recent study, however, challenges this notion, revealing that biases in idea evaluation may not be as prevalent as previously believed. This article explores the findings of this groundbreaking research, which could potentially reshape our understanding of idea evaluation in the corporate world.
HOI research | Closing the gender gap: how simple interventions can influence salary negotiations
13 July 2023
Recent research explores gender disparities in salary negotiations, revealing that simple interventions can influence intended salary requests of both men and women. This research provides both valuable insights into the dynamics of gender inequality in the workplace and offers potential solutions to address this persistent issue.
Closed for summer holidays
05 July 2023
The SIR Office will be closed for summer holidays during the period July 3 to August 10.
High Level Political Forum 2023: Side event and pre-book launch - Reviving the Decade of Action: exploring interlinkages and partnerships
05 July 2023
Join CSR researchers Ranjula Bali Swain and Susanne Sweet discussion on 'Reviving the Decade of Action: exploring interlinkages and partnerships' on 12 July 2:30 pm (20:30 Swedish time), a UN High Level Political Forum side event.
Researchers at the Department of Economics receive grants totaling SEK 12,35 million
04 July 2023
Nine researchers at the Department of Economics were awarded grants from the Jan Wallander and Tom Hedelius Foundation and Tore Browaldh Foundation.
HOI research | How digital healthcare platforms gain acceptance in traditional sectors
01 July 2023
New research reveals the complex process by which digital healthcare platforms gain legitimacy and acceptance in highly regulated sectors like healthcare. The study, published in Technovation, examines how digital health platforms in Sweden redesigned their business models to address evolving legitimacy debates over a period from 2013 to 2020.
Johanna Rickne receives SNS Prize 2023 for outstanding research on gender equality and societal impact
30 June 2023
Johanna Rickne, Affiliated Professor at the Stockholm School of Economics, has been awarded the prestigious SNS Prize 2023 for her outstanding research on economic and political gender equality.
SSE Professor Magnus Mähring Joins Sweden's New Digitalization Council Amid Major AI Investment
29 June 2023
The Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) is proud to announce that Professor Magnus Mähring has been appointed to the Swedish government's newly reinvigorated Digitalization Council, coinciding with a significant investment by the government to bolster the country's AI capabilities.