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Decision on appropriations in 2024
In 2024, the Torsten Söderberg Foundation has decided to allocate almost SEK 35 million to research projects and other initiatives in medicine, economics, law and other subject areas. The decisions are based on the donors' intentions and the quality of the research projects.
Applying criminological research to reduce disproportionate punishment wins the 2025 Stockholm Prize in Criminology
Frances Crook and Bryan Stevenson are awarded the prize for their success in reducing disproportionate sentences through the application of criminological research in their respective professional roles. Among other things, the laureates' application has reduced the detention of young...
AI and the impact of digitalization on the legal profession and legal technology
Systems thinking, artificial intelligence (AI) and scientific advances can address many problems traditionally left to the legislator. Traditional ways of legislating are thus being challenged and the legal sector is being affected in a profound way. What are the requirements...
The 2024 Stockholm Prize in Criminology will be awarded during the Stockholm Criminology Symposium
Professors Gary LaFree and Tom R. Tyler are awarded this year's prize of SEK 1 million for their research on the democratic legitimacy and legal certainty of the state's relationship with citizens. They receive the Stockholm Prize in Criminology from H.M....
New Torsten Söderberg Academy Professorship in Medicine for research on diagnostic methods for Alzheimer's disease
Professor Oskar Hansson, Lund University, has been appointed to a Torsten Söderberg Academy Professorship at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Vetenskapsakademien. Finding a safe way to diagnose Alzheimer's disease in primary care has long been his dream. The Academy Professorship runs...
Decision on appropriations in 2023
In 2023, the Torsten Söderberg Foundation has decided to allocate approximately SEK 25 million in medicine, economics, law and other subject areas. The decisions are based on the donors' intentions and the quality of the research projects.
Research on the links between the rule of law, legitimacy of societal institutions and crime receives the Stockholm Prize in Criminology 2024
Gary LaFree and Tom R. Tyler are awarded the prize for studies on the democratic legitimacy and legal certainty of the state's relationship with citizens. The field of research on how policymakers can win, or lose, the public's willingness to comply with laws...
H.M. The King is honored - new chair in young leadership at the Stockholm School of Economics.
On the occasion of the celebration of King Carl XVI Gustaf's 50 years on the throne, a new professorship focusing on young leadership is being established at the Stockholm School of Economics. The Torsten Söderberg Foundation, together with the Ragnar Söderberg Foundation, has...
How political intentions become law - focus of new Torsten and Ragnar Söderberg Professor of Law
Mauro Zamboni will soon take up the Torsten and Ragnar Söderberg Professor of Law at Stockholm University. His four years in the chair will be devoted to research on the legislative process - in particular the important phase when political intentions...
New holder of the Torsten Söderberg Research Chair studies how companies contribute to urban development and economic well-being.
Alexander Styhre, the new holder of the Torsten Söderberg Research Chair at the Gothenburg School of Economics and Professor of Management, will spend three years studying how companies act to remain competitive while also contributing to...
2023 Stockholm Prize in Criminology for research on measures against lawlessness and violence
Professor Beatriz Magaloni is awarded the SEK 1 million prize for her research, which shows that demands for toughness in the justice system often lead to more violence and points to the methods that can instead...
Gothenburg 400 years - research on Gothenburg's identity funded by the Torsten Söderberg Foundation
Gothenburg is an important commercial and industrial city and Sweden's gateway to the west, shaped by its location at the mouth of the Göta River. In 2023, Gothenburg celebrates 400 years and the anniversary year is being widely celebrated. The Torsten Söderberg Foundation has prepared for the...
