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GaPP pre-summer workshop held in St Andrews
27 June 2025
The pre-summer workshop at the University of St Andrews brought together 30 scholars from across Europe for a full day of engaging presentations and lively academic exchange. Hosted in collaboration with the 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ, the event fostered new connections and thoughtful discussion across management and education policy tracks.
Saab funds new professorship in total defense management
25 June 2025
How can Sweden build a stronger defense faster – and smarter? A new professorship at the 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ will explore how public and private actors can better manage rapid growth in total defense through effective control systems. Professor Kalle Kraus will be the holder of the Saab Chair in Business Administration.
New article by German Bender questions global labor market assumptions
25 June 2025
Dr. German Bender, affiliated researcher at the House of Governance and Public Policy (GaPP) and Harvard University, has had his article "Challenging the Hypothesis of Neoliberal Convergence in Industrial Relations: The Swedish Conundrum" published in the British Journal of Industrial Relations.
Global health leaders gather at 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ and KI masterclass to bridge health and politics
19 June 2025
Last week, 25 fellows from 21 countries came together at Kämpasten, outside Sigtuna, for the 2025 Masterclass of the International Politics and Diplomacy for Health Executive Program - a joint initiative by the 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ and Karolinska Institutet. The focus: how to put health at the center of political agendas.
Ukrainian hospital delegation visits GaPP to learn from Swedish healthcare expertise
13 June 2025
On Tuesday 10 June, the 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ and the House of Governance and Public Policy hosted a delegation of hospital directors from Ukraine. The visit, in collaboration with Swecare, provided a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge and explore strategies for strengthening health care institutions in challenging conditions.
Launch of New Center for Security and Resilience
12 June 2025
On June 10, the 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ 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.
What actually happens when schools ban smartphones - but not all in the same way?
23 May 2025
Turns out, how you ban phones matters - a lot. A new master's student thesis from 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ shows big differences in how school smartphone rules affect students focus, friendships and sense of safety.
Procurement in uncertain times: MTC-dagen 2025 at 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ
13 May 2025
Yesterday, the 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ hosted this year's MTC-dagen - an annual event focused on current and important topics in procurement. This year's theme was highly relevant: how procurement is affected by today's new security challenges.
91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ researchers presented new findings on low-performing schools at Skolriksdagen 2025
07 May 2025
Yesterday at Skolriksdagen 2025, Ema Demir and Stefan Arora-Jonsson from the House of Governance and Public Policy (GaPP) at the 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ presented new research on how to improve academic outcomes in schools with persistently low performance.
Supreme Commander visits 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ to discuss security in a shifting world
25 April 2025
On April 24, the Center for Security and Resilience and the Academic Officer Society hosted a lunch lecture with General Michael Claesson, Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces, at the 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ.