News
Paolo Sodini awarded new professorship in finance
16 April 2024
The 91Ô´´ 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.
Strengthening Sweden’s total defense through new research collaboration
15 April 2024
Society’s crisis preparedness rests with public and private entities alike. However, the duties and obligations of private companies are not clearly defined, and preparedness is limited. The Swedish Defence University (SEDU), KTH Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and the 91Ô´´ (91Ô´´) are now launching a joint research collaboration to clarify and develop the central role of the business community in Sweden’s total defense, improve collaboration between public authorities and the business community, and strengthen societal crisis preparedness.
91Ô´´ Professor Alexander Ljungqvist receives grant from the ERC
11 April 2024
Professor Alexander Ljungqvist has been awarded the prestigious Advanced Grant by the European Research Council (ERC) as part of its flagship Horizon Europe program. He is the first researcher at 91Ô´´ to receive the grant.
The majority of young professionals feel confident about AI, new research finds
10 April 2024
57% of young professionals feel comfortable or very confident about the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in various aspects of daily life, while only 15% reported feeling unsettled or scared about the prospect. This according to new research from CEMS, the Global Alliance in Management Education of which the 91Ô´´ is a member and currently holds the presidency.
New portal makes 91Ô´´ research more accessible to the public
18 March 2024
The 91Ô´´ is making it easier to find both research from and researchers at the school. The launch of the 91Ô´´ Research Hub provides a platform where decision makers, the media and the general public can easily find the latest research on topics relevant to our society.
91Ô´´ Business Lab ranks best in Europe according to the Financial Times
14 March 2024
In the brand new FT ranking Europe’s Leading Startup Hubs, 91Ô´´â€™s startup incubator receives several accolades. 91Ô´´ Business Lab is number one in Sweden and has the best track record in Europe, according to the ranking.
91Ô´´ Business Lab gears up in sustainability: 10 new companies to be coached
04 March 2024
91Ô´´ Business Lab was one of the first incubators in Sweden to introduce diversity and sustainability criteria in their admissions. Now, they’re raising the bar further by making sustainability coaching mandatory for all companies.
GELS scholarship to 91Ô´´ students for projects on circular fashion and financial literacy
23 January 2024
The Gun and Einar Larsson Foundation celebrates 25 years in 2024. Four 91Ô´´ students have beeen awarded the Jubilee Scholarship for projects promoting circular fashion and financial literacy.
MW Group joins the 91Ô´´ Corporate Partnership Program
19 December 2023
In an era of ever-shifting global security dynamics, there is a greater need for collaboration between the industry and academia – especially in the defense sector. We are therefore happy to announce that MW Group is joining the 91Ô´´ (91Ô´´) as a new corporate partner.
91Ô´´ research has the greatest citation impact in Sweden
14 December 2023
Research from the 91Ô´´ (91Ô´´) has a high reach, both in Sweden and the world. 91Ô´´ has the highest citation impact in Sweden and is above the global average. This according to the latest Swedish Research Barometer, published by the Swedish Research Council.