The Centre for Research on Economic Relations (CER) is a research centre based at the Faculty of Human Sciences at the Sundsvall campus, with a focus on business, economics and educational science.
The centre was established based on the initiative of a network of companies that set out to strengthen the cluster within banking, insurance and pensions in the Sundsvall region. When CER was formed in August 2008, two other vital industries for the region joined: real estate and accounting/auditing. CER’s work is based on the above-mentioned industries, which collectively create the unique character of the business community in the region. It is only natural that the origin story of the centre has left its mark on both the research conducted at CER and the general character of its activities.
Ever since the centre was established, CER has set out to be a research centre in the truest sense – i.e. something more than a traditional research centre – and to study economic relations while constantly striving for improvement in relevant areas. In addition to conducting near-industry research and publishing results in international scientific journals, CER strives to share research results with the surrounding community and contribute to regional growth. The centre’s mission also includes the development of close collaborations with strategic partners (inside and outside academia) regionally, nationally and internationally.
Monday 19 May 2025
Maria Humla, Director General of the Swedish National Board for Occupational Pensions (SPV), will assume the role of Chair of CER's reference group, succeeding outgoing chairman Mikael Bergström, CEO of LF Västernorrland.
Monday 19 May 2025
Monday 19 May 2025
Three business students form Mid Sweden University – Gabriel Borgryd, Alfred Monsell and Jacob Östlund – delivered an impressive performance, becoming only the second team from Sundsvall ever to qualify for the final of the Swedish Championships in Economic.
Monday 19 May 2025
Friday 16 May 2025
On 5 June, we invite those of you who are completing your economics education at Mid Sweden University to a special thank you.
Friday 16 May 2025
Tuesday 13 May 2025
This year’s CER-Day focused on how enhanced research, education, and collaboration can benefit the network’s partner
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Wednesday 7 May 2025
For two weeks, CER has had the privilege of having Assistant Professor Imtiaz Sifat visit from Radboud University in the Netherlands.
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Tuesday 6 May 2025
At the spring research forum, the growing concern regarding the increasing number of indebted young people were discussed as well asd what can be done about this.
Tuesday 6 May 2025
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