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Political go-ahead for the IT education offensive

The cantonal government has passed on the IT education offensive bill to the cantonal parliament. With this offensive, the Canton of St.Gallen intends to strengthen all educational levels.

Japanese architecture for HSG Learning Center

The outcome of the architecture competition for the HSG Learning Center has been decided in favour of Sou Fujimoto Architects from Tokyo/Paris.

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Events
04/16/18
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Helge Timmerberg to read in the University Library

The writer will read from his book "Die Strassen der Lebenden / Storys von unterwegs" (The roads of the living / stories from on the road) on Monday, 23 April 2018 at 7.30 p.m. Admission is free.
 
04/04/18
Newsroom of the University of St.Gallen (HSG)

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02/13/18
Degree course news

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03/17/16
 
03/19/18
Alle events at the University of St.Gallen; photo: Fotalia / tatomm

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HSGUniStGallen
03/17/16
Opinions
03/16/18
HSG Professor Manuel Ammann on the importance of alternative currencies such as bitcoin

"Alternative currencies are generally something positive"

Manuel Ammann, HSG Professor of Finance, on Bitcoin & Co.
 
04/11/18
Spring meadow

The campus in pictures

The official Instagram-Account of the University of St.Gallen (HSG).
Campus
03/22/18
Library Building of the University of St.Gallen

University Library Building to be renovated

This CHF 14.5m renovation will ensure that the Library Building, which was built about 30 years ago, can be operational for another few decades.
People
04/04/18

What motivates entrepreneurs?

Entrepreneurship is intriguing. Nevertheless, the risk of failure is high. What role motivation might play in this respect is the subject of Justus von Grone's thesis.
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Publications
02/23/18
HSG Focus Dossier

HSG Focus with dossier on the topic of "work"
Campus
03/05/18

President’s Board appointed until 2020

After the members of the President’s Board were reappointed by the Senate and the University’s Board of Governors, it has now been approved by the Government of the Canton of St.Gallen. President Thomas Bieger, Vice-Presidents Lukas Gschwend and Kuno Schedler, will serve for another year. Vice-President Prof. Dr. Ulrike Landfester’s term of office will come to an end of 31 January 2019.
Isabelle Wildhaber in «Le temps»
02/13/18
Les robots sont déjà arrivés sur nos lieux de travail.
Research
02/07/18

Crowdfunding for research projects

Crowdfunding has become a popular option for raising financial resources for the realisation of an idea. This can be money for a project, a product or a start-up. However, research projects can also be funded through crowdfunding. Dana Sindermann reports.
Simon Evenett on Trump's trade policy in the "Nikkei Asian Review"
01/31/18
Even if there are no innocents in the trade policy business, it is important to recall Gandhi's saying: An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind.
Opinions
01/23/18
Free trade agreement with the USA - A missed opportunity for Switzerland?

Free-trade agreement between Switzerland and the USA?

By Reto Föllmi and Stefan Legge.
Research
01/10/18
Driving by night

Flying blind when driving

Ambient light influences how quickly motorists travel. Interestingly, motorists exceed the speed limit more often when it is dark, according to a study conducted by the ICI-HSG.
Opinions
01/26/18
WEF - Marketplace for meetings, ideas and solutions

WEF 2018 – Marketplace for encounters, ideas and solutions

By President Thomas Bieger.

People
01/23/18
Hans Christoph Binswanger speaks on the topic

In memory of Hans Christoph Binswanger

An obituary by Ernst Mohr.
Campus
12/21/17
Notkehr-Stübli St.Gallen

Cooperation with Spitex

Students are committed to helping the elderly. By student reporter Tabea Stöckel.
Campus
12/19/17
Dog Kalle

Guide dog Kalle

Thomas Beschorner on the future activities of the guide dog Kalle and parallels to responsibility in economy and society.
Research
12/06/17
Shopping

No easing up for shopping tourism

This has been revealed by the most recent survey by the IRM-HSG.
Background
10/20/17
Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya

Catalonia and the crumbling façade of the European "citizens' union"

By Bardo Fassbender
Opinions
10/17/17
New 10-franc note

The new 10-franc note

Swiss people’s relationship with their cash is unique. The Swiss franc enjoys cult status. Tobias Trütsch on the euphoria about the new 10-franc note and the significance of cash in Switzerland.
Opinions
09/29/17
Miriam Meckel on the outcome of the 2017 Bundestag elections

2017 Bundestag elections: The Third German Republic

Miriam Meckel on the outcome of the 2017 election.
Campus
09/11/17

Financial Times Ranking: SIM-HSG #1 for seventh consecutive year

Annual global university ranking by the Financial Times recognises innovation and quality.
Research
09/25/17
GemeinwohlAtlas 2017

GemeinwohlAtlas 2017

The University of St.Gallen in cooperation with the Leipzig Graduate School of Management interviewed 14,500 people in Switzerland about the contribution that enterprises make towards public welfare.
Opinions
09/12/17
Miriam Meckel on the Revenge of the Future Digital Prekariate; photo: photocase / zettberlin

2017 Bundestag elections: Revenge of the future digital precariat

Miriam Meckel on election campaign promises and the revolution of work.
Opinions
09/22/17
Students in the audimax

Digitisation: committed to truth

The digital world is changing people’s lives and nature. It is up to the universities to educate society’s future decision-makers into critical and open personalities with a sound faculty of judgement By Lukas Gschwend and Judith Gamp.
Simon Evenett on BBC
08/21/17
The recent surge in 'beggar-thy-neighbour' activity predates Trump and Brexit, suggesting that populist pressures are likely to exacerbate protectionism.
Campus
09/14/17
Diversity and inclusion conference, coloured pencils

First Diversity & Inclusion Conference at the HSG

Dana Sindermann reports.
Opinions
09/08/17
Bundestag elections 2017: Merkel – the sempiternal chancellor?; Copyright: Keystone

2017 Bundestag elections: Merkel – the sempiternal chancellor?

A guest commentary by Ludwig Greven.
Opinions
09/15/17
German and Swiss flag, relations between Germany and Switzerland

2017 Bundestag elections: Swiss-German relations

What impact will the election result have on German-Swiss relations? What are the most urgent issues from a Swiss perspective? And what challenges will characterise the coming years? By Casper Selg.
Research
08/29/17
E-Commerce-Trends

E-commerce trends

Online shops cannot replace retail outlets, says a study by the IRM-HSG.
Opinions
06/29/17
The terror of London – and why war is the wrong answer.

The terror of London – and why war is the wrong answer

By HSG lecturer Martin Booms.
Research
08/24/17
Joint Medical Master, Laptop and stethoscope

Milestone for the Joint Medical Master St.Gallen

At its meeting of last Tuesday, the Government of the Canton of St.Gallen adopted the bill concerning the Joint Medical Master St.Gallen (JMM-SG).

James Davis on America’s strategy towards North Korea on CNN
09/05/17
The strategy so far has been to threaten North Korea, to try and isolate North Korea and try to convince the North Korean dictator that his behaviour is leading to more isolation.
Campus
05/26/17
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The University of St.Gallen (HSG) is connected to 200 reputable universities worldwide.
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Campus
05/11/17
Regional Roots

HSG increases its contribution to the region's value creation

This is shown in a recently published report on HSG's regional effects.
Events
05/05/17
Timothy Garton Ash

"We have to fight for freedom of speech in a self-critical way"

Timothy Garton Ash on free speech and populism.
Opinions
04/28/17
Freiheitsstatue hinter Mauer: 100 days of Donald Trump. Kommentar von Wirtschaftsethik-Professor Florian Wettstein.

First 100 days of Donald Trump's presidency

Florian Wettstein comments.
Campus
05/30/17
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In 2016, the number of start-up consultations rose to more than 400.
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Videos
03/28/18
Knowledge Bank: Reinhard Jung on Blockchain

Knowledge Bank: Reinhard Jung on Blockchain

Videos

Knowledge Bank: Reinhard Jung on Blockchain
Knowledge Bank: Reinhard Jung on Blockchain

Prof. Dr. Reinhard Jung on classical transactions and the distributed ledger technology "blockchain". What is a "blockchain" and how does the decentralized accounting system work, that is necessary e.g. for the crypto currency bitcoin? How secure is this technology and what influence do blockchains have on our economic system? (in German)
Video interview: Sou Fujimoto on his project "Open Grid", the Learning Center at the University of St.Gallen
Learning Center: Sou Fujimoto on «Open Grid – Choices of Tomorrow»

Architects Sou Fujimoto and Marie de France talk about their project "Open Grid", the new Learning Center at the University of St.Gallen. How does the building fit into its surroundings? What are the project's focal points and which aspects are decisive for a modern learning environment that embraces the digital future?
Knowledge Bank: Christoph Aymanns on Bitcoin
Knowledge Bank: Christoph Aymanns on Bitcoin

Prof. Dr. Christoph Aymanns on the Bitcoin boom of the last couple of months. What characterizes the crypto currency? How can it be used and what could the future of the crypto currency look like?
Caspar Hirschi on digitisation in the world of work
Caspar Hirschi on the digitisation in the world of work

The historian Caspar Hirschi sees no reason why today's world of work should fear digitisation. "We mastered the greatest technological change 200 years ago." A video interview. (in German)
Prof. Dr. Dietmar Grichnik and Manuel Hess on developing the St.Gallen Startup Navigator.
St.Galler Startup Navigator

Prof. Dr. Dietmar Grichnik and Manuel Hess on developing the St.Gallen Startup Navigator, important inputs from successful entrepreneurs and the four blocks at the centre of the tool. The tool was developed in the interplay of evidence-based science and practical experience. (in German)
#2minutes: Scott Loren on capitalism in Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein"
#2minutes: Scott Loren on capitalism in Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein"

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was published 200 years ago. In this video interview, Scott Loren explains why the book is still relevant today and why the figure of the monster is so well suited as a metaphor for capitalism. Dr. Scott Loren is Lecturer at the University of St.Gallen.
Dr. Alex Krumer: Does the Davis Cup format give one team an unfair advantage over the other?
Davis Cup: How to make the format more fair. By Alex Krumer.

Does the Davis Cup format give one team an unfair advantage over the other? Can intermediate prizes terminate the discouragement effect? By Dr. Alex Krumer, Swiss Institute for Empirical Economic Research at the University of St.Gallen.
Universities in China. An interview with Josef Mondl
Josef Mondl on Universities in China (in German)

Josef Mondl, Senior Advisor TAO China Center Switzerland, on the fundamental differences between the Chinese and Western education system. What is the significance of studying in China and what opportunities for social advancement are associated with it - historical and current? (in German)
HSG President Thomas Bieger
"The campus extension is fundamental to the HSG." An interview with HSG-President Thomas Bieger.

What constitutes a university in the 21st century? Which major projects are being carried out by HSG? And what does optimal management training entail? A video interview with Prof. Dr. Thomas Bieger, President of the University of St.Gallen, from issue 04/2017 of the digital University magazine HSG Focus. (in German)
Florian Weigert on the future of investing
Florian Weigert on the future of investing

Florian Weigert discusses three major trends that will impact the asset management industry. Dr. Florian Weigert is an assistant professor at the School of Finance and executive director of the Master's in Banking and Finance (MBF) programme.
Ulrich Schmid
Ulrich Schmid on Russia and the October Revolution (in German)

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schmid on the October Revolution of 1917 and its impact on world history. How does the current Russian government deal with its own history and which historical concepts are decisive in Kremlin-related circles? A video interview.
Tomas Casas on the rise of both Amazon and Alibaba
Clash of Titans: Alibaba vs Amazon. By Tomas Casas

Tomas Casas, the director oft he China Competence Center at the University of St.Gallen, takes a look at the rise of both Amazon and Alibaba.
Bundestag election 2017: Franz Schultheis on the social question.
Bundestag elections 2017: Franz Schultheis on the social question

Prof. Dr. Franz Schultheis on the flip side of Germany's economic success model, precarious working conditions and social misery. (in German)
Knowledge Bank: Marcus Schögel on "Omni-Channel Management", video
Knowledge Bank: Marcus Schögel on "Omni-Channel Management" (in German)

In the last few years, companies have increasingly combined stationary and online sales. Marcus Schögel, Associate Professor and Permanent Lecturer of Management with special focus on Marketing (IfM-HSG), on opportunities and challenges of Omni-Channel Management. (in German)
Christian Keuschnigg on the lessons from the financial crisis
Christian Keuschnigg on the lessons from the financial crisis

"Research shows that fiscal discrimination against equity promotes indebtedness. This increases the likelihood of a financial crisis." A commentary by Christian Keuschnigg, professor of economics at the University of St.Gallen and head of the Economic Policy Center in Vienna. (in German)
Knowledge Bank: Thomas Zellweger on family business succession
Knowledge Bank: Thomas Zellweger on "family business succession"

Succession is one of the biggest challenges facing an entrepreneur, particularly in the context of family businesses. Thomas Zellweger, Professor of Business Administration with specialisation in Family Business, KMU-HSG and CFB-HSG, explains different forms of succession and why businesses should follow a six-step-process.
Guido Cozzi on the Horizon 2020 project "MONROE"
Guido Cozzi on the Horizon 2020 project "MONROE"

Guido Cozzi, Ph.D., on the Horizon 2020 Project "MONROE" which focuses on a mathematical model for research and innovation policies. The model will allow policy makers to forecast the effects of their choices on the macro-economy in general and on society. Guido Cozzi is Professor of Macroeconomics at the School of Economics and Political Science (SEPS-HSG).
Tony Schwartz on Donald Trump
Tony Schwartz on Donald Trump

"Donald Trump is an empty vessel, he is a black hole. He spent his whole life trying to fill that hole. That's the essence of Donald Trump." An interview with Tony Schwartz, Ghostwriter of Donald Trump's book "The Art of the Deal" and CEO of "The Energy Project", at the St. Gallen Symposium 2017.
Marcus Schögel on Sharing Economy
Marcus Schögel on "Sharing Economy"

Sharing goods, sharing resources: This is the basic idea of the "sharing economy". Prof. Dr. Marcus Schögel about the different models of sharing economy, new economisation approaches and legal issues that are related to the new business models. (in German)
From Trump to Le Pen: Franz Schultheis on the rise of the populists. Video interview.
From Trump to Le Pen: Franz Schultheis on the rise of the populists.

Franz Schultheis on intercultural differences of the passepartout term "populism" and current social developments, which are digested by intolerance, political tiredness and demoralization of democracy. (in German)
Stephan Alexander Böhm on health effects of digitalisation
Stephan Alexander Böhm on health effects of digitalisation

While technological change is steadily advancing, there is only little resarch on the effects of digitalisation. For example, how does it affect the health of workers? A comment by Stephan Alexander Böhm, Associate Professor and Permanent Lecturer in Business Administration with Specialisation in Organisational Behavior and Disability Management at the University of St.Gallen. (in German)
Prof. Dr. Rolf Wüstenhagen on the Horizon 2020-Project "EMPOWER".
Rolf Wüstenhagen on the project "EMPOWER"

New technologies lead to a decentralisation of the energy market. Consumers will become prosumers by being able to trade energy themselves with neighbours. How do large energy suppliers deal with this trend? Prof. Dr. Rolf Wüstenhagen on the Horizon 2020-Project "EMPOWER".
Katarina Stanoevska-Slabeva on «Sharing Economy»
Katarina Stanoevska-Slabeva on "Sharing Economy"

Prof. Dr. Katarina Stanoevska-Slabeva on the Horizon 2020 project "Ps2Share", that deals with the topic of "Sharing Economy". How are Sharing Economy platforms built up? How do they address the subject privacy? What are the motives of the participants?
Knowledge Bank: Oliver Gassmann on "Technology Management"
Knowledge Bank: Oliver Gassmann on "Technology Management"

What is "Technology Management"? What is the role of new technologies for enterprises to remain competitive? Prof. Dr. Oliver Gassmann explains how a technology roadmap can be developed from a vision.
Knowledge Bank: Jan Marco Leimeister on "digitalisation"
Knowledge Bank: Jan Marco Leimeister on "digitalisation"

What does the buzzword "digitalisation" actually mean? Why is a digital transformation strategy so important for management? Prof. Dr. Jan Marco Leimeister identifies three fundamental logics of digitalisation and explains how companies can compete in a digital world.
Prof. Dr. Oliver Gassmann on the Horizon 2020 project "Smarter Together". Video interview.
Oliver Gassmann on "Smarter Together"

Prof. Dr. Oliver Gassmann on European research co-operation and the Horizon 2020 project "Smarter Together", which explores new energy concepts in urban centers. What do new business models look like and what are mobility centers? (in German)
Dietmar Grichnik
Dietmar Grichnik on social entrepreneurship

What do we understand by social entrepreneurship? How can social problems be solved in an entrepreneurial manner? When does the difference between business entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs become immaterial? A video interview from the current HSG Focus issue on the topic of 'Social Entrepreneurship'. (in German)
Dr. Alex Krumer on built-in unfairness in FIFA and UEFA tournaments
Built-in unfairness in FIFA and UEFA tournaments


FIFA and UEFA tournaments have a built-in bias that dramatically effects outcomes. An opinion piece by Alex Krumer.
Video interview: Prof. Dr. Klaus Dingwerth comments the Brexit
After the Brexit earthquake: An opinion piece from Klaus Dingwerth

Dingwerth is an Assistant Professor for Political Science and has a special focus on global governance at the University of St Gallen.
Rise of the Robots: Video interview with Martin Ford
Rise of the Robots: An interview with Martin Ford.

Martin Ford on technology and the threat of a jobless future. A video interview conducted at the 46 St. Gallen Symposium.
Knowledge bank: Prof. Dr. Dietmar Grichnik on "Entrepreneurship", video
Knowledge Bank: What is entrepreneurship?

Can entrepreneurship be learned? What characterises experienced entrepreneurs? And how does the entrepreneurial journey unfold? In the second contribution to our “Knowledge Bank” video series, Prof. Dr. Dietmar Grichnik explains “entrepreneurship”. (in German)
Knowledge bank Oliver Gassmann Business Model Innovation
Knowledge Bank: New business models

How do business models stay up to date and why former market leaders such as Nokia and Kodak have failed to do so? Prof. Dr. Oliver Gassmann on the 55 basic patterns of business model innovation and the "Business Model Navigator" that helps to keep business models up to date. (in German)
Preview The New Spirit of Capitalism
The New Spirit of Capitalism

Prof. Dr. Franz Schultheis about our changing world of work, flat hierarchies and the ideal of the modern worker. What is the relationship between processes of acceleration and the transformation of work and privacy? A video interview. (in German)
Further video interviews
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APR
Public lectures

Public Lunch Debate

12.15 p.m., HSG 01-012

"Should Robots and Artificial Intelligence Become Persons?"

Speaker
Shawn Bayern (Florida State University) vs Andrew Walton (Newcastle University)
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APR
Public lectures

Lecture City and Region of St.Gallen – Architecture

6 p.m., Meeting point: Vadianstrasse 49, Main entrance

A school in the middle of the City – the second time

Speaker
Hansueli Rechsteiner
19
APR
Public lectures

Guest lecture

4.15 p.m., Müller-Friedberg-Strasse 6/8, Room 52-7024

"Digital Oblivion - Should we Have a Right to Erase our Past?"
In the seminar course: Transparency, Surveillance, Privacy

Speaker
Professor Dr. Bertram Lomfeld (Law, FU Berlin)
19
APR
Public lectures

Lecture Political Science

6.15 p.m., HSG 58-022 (Tellstrasse 2)

This is how an election campaign works

Speaker
Prof. em. Dr. Silvano Moeckli
Further Events