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Campus
10/04/22

596 Bachelor’s degree certificates awarded at HSG

On 2 October 2022, 596 undergraduates were awarded their Bachelor of Arts (B.A. HSG) degrees at the University of St.Gallen – almost twice the number as in this year’s spring semester. In his address, business economist and Vice-President Urs Fueglistaller told the new graduates what constitutes good corporate governance.
Campus
10/03/22

Startup "Deskbird" offers solution for a working world in upheaval

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the St.Gallen startup, deskbird, had to realign itself. Since then, deskbird has grown rapidly and offers software that companies can use to plan the office and home office days their employees. deskbird now wants to become an indispensable offering in the competitive workplace management market.
Background
09/30/22

Opportunity Day discusses EU-Swiss relations

What is the state of the relationship between Switzerland and the EU? This was the question addressed by the “Chancentag 2022”. At SQUARE, interested parties from a wide range of fields discussed how to conduct a constructive and solution-oriented dialogue.
Background
09/30/22

Persian Autumn – The protests in Iran and their consequences

The death of student Mahsa Amini on 16 September 2022 triggered nationwide demonstrations in Iran. Previous protests were linked to specific concerns, but now the focus is the system itself. Is there a chance that this uprising will succeed? To assess this, it is worth placing these protests within the context of the Arab Spring. A comparative analysis by Dr. Andreas Böhm.
Campus
09/27/22

New Computer Science talents begin Bachelor's programme at the HSG for the first time

In September, the first class of the Bachelor's programme in Computer Science began their studies at the HSG. This makes it possible for students to complete a technical university education in St.Gallen at the HSG for the first time. With this further milestone, the IT education offensive aims to counter the shortage of skilled workers in Eastern Switzerland.
Campus
09/26/22

“Many students want to use their start-ups to solve social problems”

As a consequence of recent political and economic challenges, start-ups, too, are facing a an uphill battle: investments in start-ups are expected to decrease in Switzerland for the first time in ten years. What does this mean for new companies? Dietmar Grichnik, HSG Professor of Entrepreneurship and Technology Management, explains.
Campus
09/25/22

University of St.Gallen launches investigation

The University of St.Gallen (HSG) was confronted with allegations in the context of an investigation by the "NZZ am Sonntag" concerning events at one of its institutes. Due to the breadth and relevance of the allegations, the HSG informed the Board of Governors as supervisory authority and decided to initiate an investigation.
Campus
09/23/22

57 doctorates awarded at HSG

At the beginning of the autumn semester on 19 September 2022, the University of St.Gallen (HSG) awarded 57 Doctor’s degrees – 27 in Economic Sciences, five in Social Sciences, four in Political Sciences, eight Doctors of Philosophy in Economics and Finance, and four Doctors of Philosophy in Finance.

Research
09/22/22

"Much less is being invested than was promised"

Moves to rescue the climate are stumbling. Not only are reduction plans by the signatory countries not sufficient enough to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement but the funding promised by industrialized countries to fight climate change in developing countries also falls far short of promises made. This is the conclusion of a new study by the University of St.Gallen (HSG) and the ETH Zurich. An interview with co-author Dr. Anna Stünzi from the Institute of Political Science at HSG.
Campus
09/19/22

New at the HSG? 11 tips for your studies

Are you one of the approximately 2,500 students at Bachelor's and Master's level who are starting their studies at the HSG? We have compiled 11 helpful tips for your start into your studies and for your further time at the HSG.
Videos
09/19/22
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Hurdles on the way to the circular economy
Campus
09/16/22

HSG supports new students through unique coaching programme

The HSG supports some of its new students with personal coaches: Coaching enables young men and women to work on their characters – and hone their view of other social realities.