On June 10, the Stockholm School of Economics hosted the launch of the new Center for Security and Resilience - an interdisciplinary research center created to strengthen Sweden's long-term preparedness and societal resilience through research, dialogue, and cross-sector collaboration.

Some ways of designing products make R&D teams more creative and efficient, while others can hold them back. A new study published by House of Innovation researcher Stefan Haefliger in Industrial and Corporate Change reveals that understanding two distinct aspects of product modularity is key to improving innovation. By treating standardization and reconfigurability as separate dimensions rather than a single concept, the study offers clearer insights into how modular design can boost both creativity and efficiency in product development.

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.

What if we measured success by how people actually feel – not just by how fast the economy grows? That question forms the foundation of a new joint initiative in which the business sector, academia, Region Stockholm and Stockholm Business Region are coming together to boost wellbeing and make it a more integrated part of the city’s future.

The House of Innovation at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) is pleased to announce that Roxana Turturea has been granted tenure and promoted to the position of Associate Professor, marking a significant milestone in her academic career.

Professor Micael Dahlén was recently interviewed in DN (Dagens Nyheter) about the joint effort between The Center for Wellbeing, Welfare and Happiness and Bhutan. The aim is to make the country relevant in the 21st century by focusing on mindfulness and happiness, furthering the existing focus on wellbeing in the country, while also contributing to economic growth.

War in Europe, cyberattacks, and disruptions in global supply chains – recent events have made it clear how vulnerable our society is and how crucial it is to build resilience. To meet this challenge, the Stockholm School of Economics is launching the Center for Security and Resilience, focusing on security in a broader sense.

Can happiness be a foundation for national development? The Center for Wellbeing, Welfare and Happiness (CWWH) and Bhutan's Royal Institute for Governmental Strategy and Studies are collaborating to explore how wellbeing can drive productivity and prosperity.

Jonas Dahl's PhD-dissertation – The Dynamics of Failure Sharing - is attracting a lot of attention in Swedish media.

We are once again proud to join the Academic Pride collaboration during Stockholm Pride 2025. This year, SSE and SASSE are hosting the Pride parade pre-party for all participating academic institutions.