Peter Hedström gave an introductory lecture called "What is analytical sociology all about?" at a theory symposium in December about analytical sociology at NYU's Department of Sociology.

Professor Stefan Svallfors gave a lecture on December 11 at the Royal Swedish Academy of Science. He discussed the terms and conditions of research from the individual researcher to the research team

Peter Hedström was elected to the board of the Swedish Research Council (VR) on the 4th of December for the period of 2012–2015. The researcher Christofer Edling was elected to the Scientific Council

Faradj Koliev

I am a researcher in political science at Stockholm Univesity and at the Institute for Futures Studies. I do research on issues concerning international cooperation, international organizations, NGOs,

The UK election and Brexit - David Miller and Gustaf Arrhenius

On midnight, the 31:st of January 2020, Britain left the EU. This was possible in part because the Concervative party won a landslide in the general election on December 12 2019. Why did they win so b

The UK election and Brexit - David Miller and Gustaf Arrhenius

On midnight, the 31:st of January 2020, Britain left the EU. This was possible in part because the Concervative party won a landslide in the general election on December 12 2019. Why did they win so b

Research seminar with Bo Malmberg: Spatial polarization in Sweden

At this seminar, Bo Malmberg discusses what polarization looks like in Sweden, what is driving polarization, and what the consequences are. One conclusion is that areas characterized by concentrated p

Location: Institute for Futures Studies, Holländargatan 13 in Stockholm If you plan to attend all or parts of the conference, please register by sending an e-mail to [email protected] Thursday Decem

Karim Jebari

I am a researcher at the Institute for Futures Studies. I defended my doctoral thesis in December 2014 at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH).  I am writing a book on the climate crisis and the futu

With intensified globalization of markets, the restructuring of provisions of welfare services and accumulation of private capital, opportunities for corporate influence in politics have multiplied. IWelcome to a seminar where some of the authors present and discuss the contents of the book.When: Friday December 15th, at 16.00 –18.00 including a mingleWhere: Institute for Futures Studies, Holländargatan 13 in StockholmSpeakers:Christina Garsten, Professor of Social Anthropology, SCOREAdrienne Sörbom, Associate Professor of Sociology, SCOREAnna Tyllström, PhD in Business Studies, Institute for Futures StudiesStefan Svallfors, Professor in Sociology, Institute for Futures StudiesLiv Fries, PhD Management, Senior Advisor at Decigo The book will not be for sale at the seminar, but a flyer offering discount will be distributed.