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A Swedish ghost story

Swedes take pride in being modern – and secular. But interest in the paranormal is high.
The Become project illustrates how European research and real-world organisational practice can reinforce one another, in this case in educating communities about sustainability and best practices for driving the transition towards a circular economy. Svittlana // Shutterstock

Europe recycles just 12% of the materials it uses. Here’s how training can accelerate the transition to a circular economy

Learning communities are supporting circularity across Europe by rethinking processes for recycling waste or reconditioning clothing and vehicles, and navigating policy U-turns.
Over the next 25 years, global infrastructure investment will nearly double to address concerns over future-proofing, decarbonising and modernising existing buildings, roads and the power supplies serving the world’s communities. Photostar72/Shutterstock

How do governance frameworks operate and what can major public projects gain from them?

A group of researchers explored governance models in ten countries to see whether they help plan and deliver large-scale infrastructure works more responsibly and efficiently.
Swedish homes are among the warmest in Europe, reflecting high levels of insulation and longstanding strategies that have kept heating costs low for most households. Antony McAulay/Shutterstock

Cold and expensive v hot, cheap and eco‑friendly: the contrasting histories of home heating in the UK and Sweden

Two professors of energy studies – one British, the other Swedish – explore the very different histories of home heating in their countries.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf, right, raise their glasses during a state dinner at Rideau Hall in Ottawa in November 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

How Canada and Sweden are redefining northern security and co‑operation

As global tensions rise, Canada and Sweden are shifting from defence procurement to long-term strategic alignment across security, industry and Arctic governance.

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