University of Gothenburg
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Since the early 1950s, the University of Gothenburg has conducted empirical studies of opinions, elections and voter behavior and of the state and development of Swedish representative democracy.
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The University of Gothenburg conducts prominent research into fields such as democracy, media, points of law, consumption, welfare systems, international relations, social issues and administration.

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News – 21 June 2023
More female diplomats in the world today
News – 7 March 2023
The pandemic has changed the Swedish fashion industry
The COVID-19 pandemic has had clear consequences for the Swedish fashion industry. Digitalisation has accelerated, while…
News – 2 March 2023
The world is becoming increasingly authoritarian - but there is hope
For the first time in two decades, there are more closed autocracies than liberal democracies in the world, but the future…
News – 8 February 2023
Sweden's democracy stands strong - despite the shadow from the far right
Increasing cultural differences, gang crime and a social democracy that has abandoned classic labour issues are some of the…
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News – 15 March 2023
The School of Business, Economics and Law is building for the next 100 years

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Akademisk kvart: Populism
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Looking för solutions to large-scale challenges
From climate change to covid-19 - economist Åsa Löfgren focus on major issues of our time.
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Snacket går … is there a place for solidarity in a growing Gothenburg?
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Staffan I Lindberg directs the world's largest dataset on democracy
Staffan I Lindberg is a Professor in Political Science and Director of the V-Dem Institute (Varieties of Democracy). He is a…
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Elin Naurin
Elin is Professor of political science. In 2017 she was appointed Wallenberg Academy Fellow to create the Gothenburg…
News – 27 August 2020
Maureen McKelvey
New head of the Unit for innovation and entrepreneurship

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Accreditations
The School of Business, Economics and Law is accredited by EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA, and thus one of only about 100 business…
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Unit for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Innovation and Entrepreneurship are increasingly important for our welfare and we need new skills and competencies. We…
Doctoral studies at the Faculty of Social Science
Doctoral studies at the School of Business, Economics and Law
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