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HSG’s value creation for the region amounts to more than CHF 235m

This is shown by the report about its regional roots, which is prepared every two years by the Institute for Systemic Management and Public Governance (IMP-HSG).

The Upside of Brexit

What lessons can be learned for Switzerland? A comment by Stefan Legge.

Special topic: 2019 Swiss Elections

In our special topic, HSG experts analyse current political, economic and social developments in Switzerland.

Contextual Studies - think outside the box!

The Contextual Studies course is one of the unique selling points of the HSG. It teaches students social, historical and cultural awareness.

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Events

04/05/19

Media: The recipe for survival is quality

The media stands in the middle of a digital transformation. What does it take to survive into the future? During a podium discussion, representatives of Swiss media companies confidently showed that digital opportunities will help quality journalism to flourish once again.

Events

03/21/19

Hyperloop: Travelling in a high-tech capsule at over 1,000 km/h

Dirk Ahlborn presented his futuristic transport system "Hyperloop" in the Audimax.

Events

03/29/19

Special topic START Summit 2019

09/05/18

Newsroom

Find all our news at a glance.

01/22/19

Apply now for HSG studies!

09/05/18

Events

Find all our events at a glance.

09/05/18

News and Events

Christian Laesser on "space tourism" on BBC.com

03/07/19

If you go back 30 years ago, Antarctica was impossible, and now people are going to Antarctica. We have these new frontiers, space is just the latest one which might be open.

Opinions

03/08/19

International Women's Day 2019

What’s the state of equal opportunities in Switzerland in 2019? A commentary by Christa Binswanger.

Opinions

02/22/19

The electoral system also influences electoral success

The Swiss parliamentary elections will take place in October 2019. Who is going to win? The nominee with the most votes? A look at the Swiss electoral system shows that it is more complicated than that. By Silvano Moeckli.

Campus

02/22/19

Kristine Bilkau read from Eine Liebe, in Gedanken

By Dana Sindermann.

Campus

01/22/19

Part of the Central Institute Building of the University of St.Gallen (HSG) with the sky in the background

HSG is the university with the best research when it comes to business administration, says a new ranking in "WirtschaftsWoche"

People

01/17/19

Two new Vice-Presidents appointed

Prof. Dr. Peter Leibfried and Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schmid were appointed as future Vice-Presidents.

Campus

02/08/19

AACSB accreditation until to 2023

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) has renewed the accreditation of the University of St.Gallen (HSG) for the next five years. HSG is one of four universities in Switzerland and 831 worldwide to bear this quality seal.

Opinions

11/20/18

Swiss Federal Council elections: No content please!

Fundamental political issues seem to barely play a role in the public debate surrounding the Swiss Federal Council elections, to be held on 5 December 2018. Patrick Emmenegger, Professor of Political Science at the University of St.Gallen (HSG), paints a picture of the current mood.

Publications

12/04/18

Dossier on "art" in HSG Focus

The latest issue of the digital University magazine is all about art.

Research

11/23/18

University of St.Gallen (HSG) analyzed High-Frequency Trading with Swiss Blue Chips

HSG analysed Trading activity with Swiss Blue Chips

Results of the independent research cooperation presented.

Campus

11/27/18

"Get Connected"

The mentoring meeting of the LGBTQ* student associations of the ETH, UZH and HSG. By student reporter Sascha Duric.

Campus

12/14/18

All in all, students from 84 nations are enrolled at the University of St.Gallen.

Background

11/26/18

Career with a doctor’s degree

An academic career or private industry – what career paths are there with a doctor’s degree? By Dana Sindermann.

Events

11/23/18

TEDxHSG 2018: "Note to Self"

Twelve people from all walks of life will talk about the defining moments of their lives.

Campus

12/14/18

8669

8,669 students are studying at the University of St.Gallen, 35,7 per cent are women. Find out more about student statistics.

People

11/09/18

Honorary Doctorate for Monika Bütler

Monika Bütler has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Lucerne. She is a Full Professor of Economics at the University of St.Gallen.

Campus

10/30/18

Advisory Committee supports Platztor Campus

The Advisory Committee is supporting the planned Platztor Campus site of the University of St.Gallen and the construction plans amounting to 207 million francs. The Platztor Campus site will enable the sustainable development of the University of St.Gallen and create urgently needed teaching and research facilities for basic education.

Damian Borth in "Forbes"

09/20/18

It’s not just about money in AI research – we have the ability to do something good.

Events

10/29/18

SME Day: Success requires bold decisions

"SMEs and decisions – What (really) counts in everyday life" was the title of the Swiss SME Day. Seven speakers examined decision-making cultures from a range of perspectives.

Background

10/22/18

Freshers’ Week: nine months of preparation and planning

In the Freshers’ Week, new students familiarise themselves with everyday campus life. More than 150 staff ensure that the Freshers’ Week will remain imprinted on their memory.

Events

10/26/18

Digital Day: IT a compulsory subject in HSG degree courses

On the 2018 Digital Day, the University of St.Gallen discussed the introduction of IT into studies at the HSG. The three new IT professors presented their teaching and research activities.

Research

09/26/18

Sino-Swiss free trade agreement

A current study shows that companies benefit in both countries.

Rolf Wüstenhagen in "The Economist"

08/16/18

Business schools need to prepare future leaders to prevent climate disruption.

Campus

08/30/18

Doing Business in Eastern Europe

An interview with Gulnaz Partschefeld on intercultural challenges for students and their importance from a Russian perspective.

Campus

08/27/18

A second campus for the HSG

The cantonal government has adopted the dispatch about the construction of the Platztor campus for the University of St.Gallen (HSG).

Campus

09/07/18

SHSG Summer Software Bootcamp

IT skills are becoming more and more important - for students of all disciplines. By student reporter Sascha Duric.

Campus

08/29/18

Newly launched art app “Art@HSG”

The University of St.Gallen (HSG) has an impressive collection of modern art that is open to the public and can now also be discovered with an art app.

Events

09/04/18

14th St.Gallen Museum Night

On Saturday, 8 September 2018, between 5.00 and 9.00 p.m., the 14th St.Gallen Museum Night at the HSG will be all about art. Consistent with the motto "Crime Scene Museum Night", children will be able to don their Sherlock Holmes hats and go off on a search for clues, while the new HSG art app will provide adults with an opportunity to discover art works at the HSG.

Opinions

07/25/18

Pension provision: Raising the retirement age?

Why substantial adjustments to the Swiss pension system are necessary. An opinion piece by Martin Eling.

Thomas Bieger on "CNN Money Switzerland"

07/27/18

Our vision is to set standards in certain areas on a global scale.

Opinions

07/30/18

Daniel M. Häusermann on Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh

People

05/28/18

Photo: Philip Roth, Copyright: Keystone/AP/ DOUGLAS HEALEY

"Nobody beloved gets out alive" – In Honor of Philip Roth

Born in 1933 in Newark, New Jersey, Philip Roth became one of America’s most important writers. He died at the age of eighty-five in New York, the city towering over his beloved home-town which he enshrined in many of his thirty-one books. By Claudia Brühwiler.

Research

07/06/18

Have the limits of tourism around Lake Constance been reached?

The new, border-crossing think tank "DenkRaumBodensee".

Campus

08/09/18

Terrace of the main building of the University of St.Gallen in summer

Thinking, writing, buzzing: Terraces at the University of St.Gallen

Dana Sindermann reports.

Research

05/26/18

HSG Impact Award presented for the first time

The projects "Global Trade Alert", "MobileCoach" and "Futuricum" were awarded.

Research

06/10/18

Yes to Joint Medical Master

Voters of the Canton of St.Gallen have voted 86.03 percent in favour of medical training at St.Gallen.

T. Casas & S. Buckup about the power of narratives on weforum.org

07/04/18

In an information society, mental resources are scarcer, and hence more valuable, than material ones.

Campus

12/14/18

All in all, students from 84 nations are enrolled at the University of St.Gallen.

Events

06/06/18

Conference Engendering Academia

What has to change in the academic environment for women to have career opportunities equal to those of men? This question was addressed on 4 and 5 June 2018 as part of a public conference entitled "Engendering Academia: Emotions, Strategies and Alternatives".

Campus

12/14/18

8669

8,669 students are studying at the University of St.Gallen, 35,7 per cent are women. Find out more about student statistics.

Background

05/04/18

48th St.Gallen Symposium

In our special topic we collect video interviews, background reports and links related to the 48th St.Gallen Symposium.

Campus

04/26/18

Integrative event on the topic of "Blockchain"

An article by student reporter Niels Niemann

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.

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

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.

Background

10/20/17

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

By Bardo Fassbender

Videos

04/03/19

Zilla Leutenegger on "Staircase: Lonely at the top"

Videos

Zilla Leutenegger on "Staircase: Lonely at the top"

The Swiss artist Zilla Leutenegger on her work "Staircase: Lonely at the top", her art concept and the sgraffito technique used for the first time in her work. An art interview. (in German)

#2minutes: Matthias Weber on monetary policy and economic integration in currency unions

#2minutes: Matthias Weber on economic integration in currency unions

"Economic integration is of crucial importance for the monetary union. To function well, the countries have to trade a lot with each other." An interview with Matthias Weber, Assistant Professor of Finance at the Swiss Institute of Banking and Finance at the University of St.Gallen (s/bf-HSG).

Tony Cragg on art and sculpture

"The most human thing in the world is art." Tony Cragg on the essence of sculpture, on form and material, and sculptures as radical political attitude. An art interview. (in German)

Lukas Gschwend on the IT education offensive

Vice-President Lukas Gschwend on the IT education offensive of the canton St.Gallen and the importance of digitization for the University of St.Gallen. Why are digital competence and teaching content indispensable for a university in the 21st century and what are the intersections between computer science courses and existing HSG courses? (in German)

#2minutes: Josh Hsueh on the effects of family business on entrepreneurs

What is the influence of family business background on next-generation entrepreneurship? An interview with Josh Hsueh, Ph.D., post-doctoral researcher at the Center for Family Business at the University of St.Gallen.

#2minutes: Andreas Krafft on the Swiss Hope-Barometer

What do the Swiss hope for? How satisfied are they and what are their expectations for the future? An interview with Dr. Andreas Krafft, Research Associate for Future Studies at the Institute for Systemic Management and Public Governance (IMP-HSG) and board member of "swissfuture" of the Swiss Association for Futures Studies. (in German)

Academic GIFts: Trooper's blunder or who is liable for self-driving cars?

Academic GIFts: Who is liable for self-driving cars?

To err is technical: Even autonomous cars can cause accidents. Who has to answer for the damage caused by the the vehicle "Trooper" in a careless moment? Melinda Lohmann, Assistant Professor of Business Law with special emphasis of Information Law, explains the case from the perspective of European law.

Felix Lehner on the artist Hans Josephsohn

Felix Lehner, founder and managing director of Kunstgiesserei St.Gallen and Galerie Felix Lehner AG, on the artist Hans Josephsohn. Which sculptural and artistic questions have occupied Josephsohn throughout his life? What is so special about his work "Standing Figure, Untitled, 1962", which can be seen at the University of St.Gallen? And how important is the "counterpart" in all his works? (in German)

#2minutes: Claudia Brühwiler on the 2018 US Midterm Elections

What are the consequences of the 2018 US Midterm Elections? How did the Democratics adapt their strategy? An interview with Dr. Claudia Franziska Brühwiler, political Scientist with special focus on American Studies.

Video interview: Markus Müller-Chen on the different legal aspects of the art market

Markus Müller-Chen on art law

Markus Müller-Chen on the different legal aspects of the art market, freedom of art and copyright, original and forgery, provenance research and looted art; but also the "raisins" of legal engagement with art: Banksys "Love is in the Bin". (in German)

Franz Schultheis on the inhabitants of the art world

Franz Schultheis on the inhabitants of the art world, heterogeneous paths into the art world and the laws of the art market. What roles do social and cultural capital play and what characterizes Art Entrepreneurs? (in German)

#2minutes: Damian Borth on the new AI research at the HSG

The HSG becomes a research center for artificial intelligence. It is the first Swiss university to receive an NVIDIA supercomputer. Damian Borth, Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at the University of St.Gallen, talks about the "DGX-2" and its potential for research. (English subtitles)

Wolfgang Jenewein on "positive leadership"

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Jenewein on "Empowerment" and "Positive Leadership". Why do traditional leadership methods no longer work? How important are empathy and communication for leaders and the ability "to see people and to recognize their individuality"? A video interview. (in German)

Academic GIFts: Why do we punish criminals?

The criminal punishment of wrongdoers is as old as human kind itself. But why do we punish people? And does it work? This question is addressed by Nora Markwalder, Assistant Professor of Criminal Law at the Law School of the University of St.Gallen (LS-HSG).

Health Information Technology

The American sociologist Ross Koppel on the use of information technologies in clinics, necessary workarounds of doctors when using them and the possibilities of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence.

HSG Impact Award 2018: Mobile Coach

Mobile Coach is an open software platform. It is intended to facilitate behaviour-oriented interventions for patients with various health challenges, for example in the areas of physical activity, diet behaviour, stress or pain management.
The platform was developed at the Center for Digital Health Interventions of the University of St.Gallen under the direction of Doctor Tobias Kowatsch. "Mobile Coach" is one of the winners of the "HSG Impact Award 2018".

Impact Award Award 2018: Global Trade Alert

HSG Impact Award 2018: Global Trade Alert

If we want to understand the global economy, we have to understand global trade. What impact do protectionism and trade disputes have? What significance must be accorded to economic policies? This is where Global Trade Alert, which was launched on Professor Simon Evenett’s initiative ten years ago, comes in and provides answers. The "Global Trade Alert" is one of the winners of the "HSG Impact Award 2018".

HSG Impact Award 2018: Futuricum

The garbage truck is one of the greatest CO2 producers in city centres, and also a source of lots of noise emission. Martin Meier developed a concept for the use of E-trucks as vehicles to collect recyclable material. Prof. Moritz Loock and Student Impact accompanied the project from ideas developed in the Executive MBA up to its implementation. In cooperation with various industry partners, "Designwerk" developed a recyclable material collection vehicle with the name "Futuricum". "Futuricum" is one of the winners of the "HSG Impact Award 2018".

Ronald C. Arkin on "Robots"

The American roboticist and roboethicist Ronald C. Arkin on the possibilities of robotics, artificial intelligence and robot companions. Which ethical questions follow here and why is it necessary to deal in a responsible way with the programming and pretensioning of emotions in robots? A video interview on the occasion of the 48th St.Gallen Symposium.

Miriam Meckel on Media X.0

Miriam Meckel on trust and credibility, changes in the media landscape and new formats such as live journalism. What challenges will publishers and journalists face in the coming years? Which journalistic forms will prevail and what are the possibilities of virtual reality journalism and automated journalism? (in German)

Denis McDonough on democracy

How do the US and Europe differ in terms of the importance of privacy and regulation? How important are free media for democracy? And what role does Russia play in the international community? An interview at the St.Gallen Symposium 2018 with Denis McDonough, Visiting Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace since 2017. From 2013 to 2017, he served as White House Chief of Staff for President Barack Obama.

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

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?

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"

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)

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

"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"

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, 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

"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"

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)

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"

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: 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 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)

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 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)

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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Public lectures

Lecture Business Administration

6.15 - 7.45 p.m., HSG 09-012

Corporate Transformation – effective management work in times of radical change

Speaker
Prof. Dr. Omid Aschari

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Public lectures

Lecture Agricultural policy

8.15 - 9.45 p.m., HSG 09-012

Switzerland’s agricultural policy: a success story

Speaker
Bernard Belk

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Public lectures

Lecture Music / history of music

6.15 - 7.45 p.m., HSG 09-112

The French chanson tradition before the American challenge (1958–1970)

Speaker
Dr. Martin Schäfer

TUE

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Public lectures

Lecture Theology

9.30 - 11.00 a.m., Festsaal St.Katharinen, Katharinengasse 11

The question of God

Speaker
Diakon Thomas Reschke

Further Events

Access Points

Media: The recipe for survival is quality

Hyperloop: Travelling in a high-tech capsule at over 1,000 km/h

Dirk Ahlborn presented his futuristic transport system "Hyperloop" in the Audimax.

Special topic START Summit 2019

Newsroom

Find all our news at a glance.

Apply now for HSG studies!

Events

Find all our events at a glance.

News and Events

International Women's Day 2019

What’s the state of equal opportunities in Switzerland in 2019? A commentary by Christa Binswanger.

The electoral system also influences electoral success

The Swiss parliamentary elections will take place in October 2019. Who is going to win? The nominee with the most votes? A look at the Swiss electoral system shows that it is more complicated than that. By Silvano Moeckli.

Kristine Bilkau read from Eine Liebe, in Gedanken

By Dana Sindermann.

HSG is the university with the best research when it comes to business administration, says a new ranking in "WirtschaftsWoche"

Two new Vice-Presidents appointed

Prof. Dr. Peter Leibfried and Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schmid were appointed as future Vice-Presidents.

AACSB accreditation until to 2023

Swiss Federal Council elections: No content please!

Fundamental political issues seem to barely play a role in the public debate surrounding the Swiss Federal Council elections, to be held on 5 December 2018. Patrick Emmenegger, Professor of Political Science at the University of St.Gallen (HSG), paints a picture of the current mood.

Dossier on "art" in HSG Focus

The latest issue of the digital University magazine is all about art.

HSG analysed Trading activity with Swiss Blue Chips

Results of the independent research cooperation presented.

"Get Connected"

The mentoring meeting of the LGBTQ* student associations of the ETH, UZH and HSG. By student reporter Sascha Duric.

Career with a doctor’s degree

An academic career or private industry – what career paths are there with a doctor’s degree? By Dana Sindermann.

TEDxHSG 2018: "Note to Self"

Twelve people from all walks of life will talk about the defining moments of their lives.

Honorary Doctorate for Monika Bütler

Advisory Committee supports Platztor Campus

SME Day: Success requires bold decisions

"SMEs and decisions – What (really) counts in everyday life" was the title of the Swiss SME Day. Seven speakers examined decision-making cultures from a range of perspectives.

Freshers’ Week: nine months of preparation and planning

Digital Day: IT a compulsory subject in HSG degree courses

On the 2018 Digital Day, the University of St.Gallen discussed the introduction of IT into studies at the HSG. The three new IT professors presented their teaching and research activities.

Sino-Swiss free trade agreement

A current study shows that companies benefit in both countries.

Doing Business in Eastern Europe

An interview with Gulnaz Partschefeld on intercultural challenges for students and their importance from a Russian perspective.

A second campus for the HSG

The cantonal government has adopted the dispatch about the construction of the Platztor campus for the University of St.Gallen (HSG).

SHSG Summer Software Bootcamp

IT skills are becoming more and more important - for students of all disciplines. By student reporter Sascha Duric.

Newly launched art app “Art@HSG”

The University of St.Gallen (HSG) has an impressive collection of modern art that is open to the public and can now also be discovered with an art app.

14th St.Gallen Museum Night

Pension provision: Raising the retirement age?

Why substantial adjustments to the Swiss pension system are necessary. An opinion piece by Martin Eling.

Daniel M. Häusermann on Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh

"Nobody beloved gets out alive" – In Honor of Philip Roth

Born in 1933 in Newark, New Jersey, Philip Roth became one of America’s most important writers. He died at the age of eighty-five in New York, the city towering over his beloved home-town which he enshrined in many of his thirty-one books. By Claudia Brühwiler.

Have the limits of tourism around Lake Constance been reached?

The new, border-crossing think tank "DenkRaumBodensee".

Thinking, writing, buzzing: Terraces at the University of St.Gallen

Dana Sindermann reports.

HSG Impact Award presented for the first time

The projects "Global Trade Alert", "MobileCoach" and "Futuricum" were awarded.

Yes to Joint Medical Master

Voters of the Canton of St.Gallen have voted 86.03 percent in favour of medical training at St.Gallen.

Conference Engendering Academia

48th St.Gallen Symposium

In our special topic we collect video interviews, background reports and links related to the 48th St.Gallen Symposium.

Integrative event on the topic of "Blockchain"

An article by student reporter Niels Niemann

President’s Board appointed until 2020

Crowdfunding for research projects

Free-trade agreement between Switzerland and the USA?

By Reto Föllmi and Stefan Legge.

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.

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

By Bardo Fassbender

Zilla Leutenegger on "Staircase: Lonely at the top"

Videos

Zilla Leutenegger on "Staircase: Lonely at the top"