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.
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?
Crisis, Starvation and the World Food Programme
Among declining funds, an increasing amount of political obstacles and an ever-growing number of conflicts, Carl Skau gives us insight into the work done by the World Food Programme in a world where most things are moving in the wrong direction.
Polarization and Apathy – How one word became the big issue of our time
Around the world, the gap between voters, and people, is steadily growing. Around the world, debates are turning into fights, and polarization is soaring. It is the big issue of today – but is it really a problem, or rather a consequence?
Behind the Walls – Always Running
If a 14-year-old boy from New Jersey could control hundreds of adults’ financial decisions from his bedroom using fake usernames and a pattern he learned from his dad, what can an entire media apparatus do to our perception of reality?
From Open Doors to Higher Walls
“Mitt Europa bygger inga murar” and“Öppna era hjärtan”. In 2015, the left and the right unanimously agreed to help war-stricken refugees resulting in a bipartisan consensus rarely seen in Swedish politics. Today´s reality is a stark contrast.
Surviving the Seconds
The 2026 Winter Olympics proved how quickly control dissolves into turbulence. Years of preparation met seconds of unpredictability. Each athlete arrived in Italy chasing the same impossible goal. Success depended on strength, skill and the ability to survive the physical, psychological, and environmental challenges offered by the Games.
