Political Gymnastics
The current government inherited many challenges. However, they also inherited a tradition of decreasing emissions and growing climate measures. Since 1995, Swedish emissions have decreased every year. How have they managed to keep up?
Why Control the Seas?
Remember Christopher Columbus or the pirates from your primary school history lessons? It might feel like maritime adventures belong to the past. But in reality, the seas are just as central to our world today as they were centuries ago.
When the Wind Takes Hold
SailGP is a global sailing championship where top national teams race identical cutting-edge F50 hydrofoiling catamarans. Their shared goal; to win the Rolex SailGP Championship and the $2 million cash prize, and to do so they must overcome the shifting nature of the wind.
The Wind We Do Not Control
Many employees at Lund University are eager to hoist their sails and venture beyond the city. In 2024, the total business travel costs of university employees amounted to approximately 162 million Swedish kronor, covering expenses such as flights, hotels, and trains.
An Evening of Men – Studentafton welcomes Jacob Wallenberg
Tuesday, April 21, is no ordinary Studentafton. The long-established student association has, once again, managed to invite one of Sweden’s most powerful men: Jacob Wallenberg. The Wallenberg family has ruled over their business empire for five generations. Today, they indirectly control around a third of Sweden’s GDP.
Studentafton – A review
I had the pleasure of visiting and reporting on the latest Studentafton. With the Grand Hotel banquet hall as a backdrop and three prominent political commentators as guests, the expectations were high. Did Studentafton live up to my expectations? This is the answer.
Queuing culture, and the fear of being left behind
All major Swedish cities have universities. All major Swedish cities offer an abundance of pubs, clubs, museums and events. However, not all major Swedish cities expect you to stand in line for 24 hours to get a ticket for Valborg. How come young people flock to town?
The Illusion of Equality in Tennis
Identical trophies and matching prize money at Wimbledon suggest a perfect model of equality, but the symmetry is skin-deep. Beyond the headlines, conditional fairness reveals a sport still shaped by structural gaps and biased media framing.
Behind the Price
Between VIP packages and skyrocketing prizes, the dream of seeing live music is fading for many. As streaming revenues dwindle, artists turn tours into their primary financial engine. Amongst this one vital question remains: has the concert experience shifted from a common joy to an exclusive luxury?
