In this episode of Radio Sweden Weekly, the team explores a variety of interesting topics. They kick things off with some positive news: Swedish fourth and eighth graders have shown improvement in their math scores on the TIMSS assessment. However, it's important to note that there are still significant gaps between high and low performers, along with a persistent gender gap. Next, the podcast delves into a proposal aimed at expediting permanent residency for international researchers in Sweden after just three years. The conversation then shifts to the Meänkieli minority language spoken in northern Sweden and highlights a new exhibition exploring the "Great Noise," a notorious witch hunt from the 17th century. To wrap things up, the episode provides a sneak peek into next week's Nobel Prize coverage, ensuring listeners are in the loop.
