Swedish big business and the Harpsund conferences 1955–1962

A thesis proposal presentation by doctoral student Mara Balasa.

Research on school improvement shows multiple factors aid turnarounds at underperforming schools. Using qualitative comparative analysis of 77 Swedish schools over 12 years, no single solution was found. Instead, different factor combinations work, depending on the local context. This has implications for school improvement research and education policy.

Watch our new video introducing "Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasion" - a new course for masters and CIVICA students to learn the history of rhetorics and the intricacies of persuasiveness.

Addressing concerns over inflexible scheduling practices in home care, several municipalities are now opting for increased staff autonomy and flexibility. A new study led by Nora Hansson Bittár aims to uncover the impact on well-being and care quality.

With government backing and collaboration from 15 partners, including Stockholm School of Economics, this initiative is set to change governance and tackle societal challenges. It signals a shift towards sustainability in Sweden's public sector.

This spring we are happy to host several interesting speakers at our events at SSE.

The Ax:son Johnson Institute for Statecraft and Diplomacy is honored to have hosted a side event during the 60th Munich Security Conference.

New article by Rikard Westerberg looks at the mobilisation of the masses against wage-earner funds, 1975–1991

An exploration of historical narratives and economic evolution, the recent double book launch of the Classics of Applied History and The Monkey and The Money was hosted by CSSC.