Dossier on the topic of "Trade" in HSG Focus

Globalisation or neo-protectionism? Online or analogue? How will we run our economy in the future? The latest issue of the digital University magazine HSG Focus is devoted to the topic of "Trade".

Special topic 2017 Bundestag elections in Germany

HSG experts discuss current political, economic and social developments in Germany.

"500 years of Reformation" also in the Public Programme

The University of St.Gallen will be inviting the general public to 40 public lectures. The lectures will start on 18 September 2017.

Three building projects for the University of St.Gallen

The government of the Canton of St.Gallen intends to advance the structural development of the University of St.Gallen with three projects.

HSG to launch a spin-off label

Now firms which have started out of the HSG can apply for the "Spin-Off Universität St.Gallen" seal of approval. 99 companies already appear on the initial list.

Art interviews

Artists whose works can be seen at the HSG speak about their work and their ideas about art

Global, practice-oriented, interlinked

Vision and general principles of the University of St.Gallen (HSG)

Entrepreneurs of tomorrow

The University of St.Gallen (HSG) encourages Start-ups

Access Points

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.
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.
HSGStGallen
03/17/16
 
09/11/17
Newsroom of the University of St.Gallen (HSG)

Newsroom

Find all our news at a glance.
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.
Events
09/21/17
IOC President Thomas Bach

IOC President Thomas Bach at the HSG

Bach will be speaking about the Olympic movement and student sports.
 
04/13/17
Degree course news

Degree course news
HSGUniStGallen
03/17/16
Opinions
09/08/17
Bundestag elections 2017: Merkel – the sempiternal chancellor?; Copyright: Keystone

2017 Bundestag elections: Merkel – the sempiternal chancellor?

Unless the heavens fall in by 24 September, the German chancellor will continue to govern after the Bundestag elections. What is the secret of her permanent success? A guest commentary by Ludwig Greven.
Opinions
09/05/17
Russian-German relations, Kremlin in Moscow

2017 Bundestag elections: Russia-Germany relations

Ulrich Schmid on the political parties’ diverging perspectives on Russia.
Campus
09/14/17
Diversity and inclusion conference, coloured pencils

First Diversity & Inclusion Conference at the HSG

Dana Sindermann reports.
Campus
09/11/17

Annual Media Conference 2017

The University of St.Gallen has made investments in basic research, in the promotion of young academics, but also in start-up consultancy. By 2019, the HSG will additionally establish five new chairs in order to be able to make a contribution towards meeting the challenges of digitisation.
Campus
09/11/17
St.Gallen Museum Night 2017

St.Gallen Museum Night 2017

Once a year, St.Gallen’s museums turn their opening hours upside down and open for the evening. By Dana Sindermann.
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.
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.
Research
08/29/17
E-Commerce-Trends

E-commerce trends

Online shops cannot replace retail outlets, says a study by the IRM-HSG.
Research
08/25/17
Study: perceived inequality and voting behaviour

2017 Bundestag election: perceived inequality and voting behaviour

Results of a study conducted by the ICI-HSG.
Campus
08/03/17
student practicing self defense

Unisport: self-defence for women

The HSG’s Unisport offers a self-defence course for women every semester. An article by student reporter Sophie Kwisda.
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.
Klaus Dingwerth on "Reuters"
06/14/17
The Rio Earth Summit reminds us of the force of political visions as well as of their shortcomings.
 
08/07/17

The campus in pictures

The official Instagram-Account of the University of St.Gallen (HSG).
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.
Rolf Wüstenhagen on "swissinfo.ch"
05/26/17
The Swiss energy strategy is the first, which was been directly approved by the people. Therein lies its value.
Campus
05/26/17
200
The University of St.Gallen (HSG) is connected to 200 reputable universities worldwide.
infographic-world
Campus
05/30/17
400
In 2016, the number of start-up consultations rose to more than 400.
Infographic-axis
J. Davis on Mueller's investigation into the Trump campaign on "DW"
05/18/17
It's a very dangerous situation if the president has something to hide.
Show more
People
07/18/17
Art Penalba in front of the main building

Thomas Bieger on the EFMD Board of Trustees

On the occasion of the Annual General Meeting of the EFMD Global Network, HSG President Thomas Bieger was elected a member of the Board of Trustees of the international quality and accreditation organisation.
Research
05/15/17

HSG and Helvetia Insurance establish joint Innovation Lab

The University of St.Gallen and Helvetia Insurance are committed to the research of new business models and eco systems in the insurance sector. To support their activities in this area, they are setting up the Helvetia Innovation Lab.
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.
Research
03/07/17
Study: Swiss online trade and internet use in 2017

Study: Swiss online trade and internet use in 2017

How has mobile use and shopping behaviour in Switzerland changed?
Opinions
06/07/17
HSG-Forschende im Gespräch. Foto: Anna-Tina Eberhard

Competition between universities and consulting firms

Who offers qualitatively superior expertise? An article by Wolfgang Stölzle.
People
03/24/17
HSG Founder of the Year 2017 Lea von Bidder

HSG Founder of the Year 2017

On the occasion of the Entrepreneurship Day on Friday, 24 March 2017, Lea von Bidder was nominated HSG Founder of the Year 2017 as the representative of the Ava company.
Publications
02/24/17

St.Gallen’s "food for thought" about flight and migration
Opinions
01/06/17
EU flag Opinion future Christoph Frei 2017

Project Europe: Halfway to maturity

In Europe, many nation states have become member states. Ten, thirty or even sixty years of peaceful coexistence, however, do not suffice to bring forth a European people. A column by Professor Christoph Frei.
Opinions
12/22/16
Argentina, Buenos Aires

Argentina: One year with Macri

N. Matthieu and A. Rotondaro comment on the political and economic situation one year after the presidential elections.
Opinions
11/17/16
Klaus Dingwerth on the US climate policy

New scenarios for climate policy

Does the newly-elected US President endanger international climate cooperation? An opinion piece from political scientist Klaus Dingwerth.
Opinions
11/10/16
Divided nation USA

"State of Disunion": waking up to Trump

Contrary to all forecasts, Donald J. Trump was elected the 45th President of the United States. An opinion piece by Dr. Claudia Franziska Brühwiler.
Events
10/31/16
KMU-Tag 2016 in der Olma-Halle

The 2016 Swiss SME Day

The 2016 Swiss SME Day was devoted to the topic of "Change of perspectives – right in the middle and yet outside".
Campus
11/04/16
Sports Economics Day 2016 at the University of St.Gallen

Sports Economics Day 2016

Are sports a suitable tool for integrating refugees into our society? And what exactly is integration? On the 4th Sports Economics Day of the University of St.Gallen, academics and practitioners presented their perspectives and results. By student reporter Thomas Tarantini.
Opinions
10/06/16
Foreign policy decisions, globe

Four key tasks for a coherent US foreign policy

An opinion piece by James W. Davis.
Campus
09/12/16

HSG programme ranked #1

The Master in Strategy in International Management programme (SIM-HSG) was selected as the best overall programme in the 2016 annual Financial Times global ranking of Masters in Management (MiM) programmes.
Campus
09/16/16
Overfilled waste paper bin

Writing workshops at the HSG

How to write academic texts? Coaching for Students. By Dana Sindermann.
Research
09/08/16
Solar panels

Survey on energy transition

About one in two Germans is willing to financially participate in solar photovoltaic or wind power capacity.
Opinions
09/01/16
National Congress Brazil

Brazil: Marathon out of the crisis?

What follows the dismissal of President Dilma Rousseff? An opinion piece.
Opinions
08/19/16
Regulations on civilian drones: Hobby pilot with a multicopter

Regulations on civilian drones

What will these new regulations entail? An op-ed by Silvio Hänsenberger and Isabelle Wildhaber.
Opinions
07/29/16
Hillary Clinton's stage win in the US elections 2016

US elections 2016: Clinton’s stage win

An op-ed by Dr. Claudia Franziska Brühwiler.
Opinions
07/22/16
United States presidential election 2016. Republican National Convention

US elections 2016: Dreaming of Reagan – waking up with Trump

The Republican Party crowned the political newcomer and reality TV star Donald J. Trump as its official presidential candidate. An opinion piece by Dr. Claudia Franziska Brühwiler.
Campus
09/06/16
Procrastination

Procrastinate better

How can we best deal with procrastinitis? An article by Dana Sindermann.
Background
09/23/16
Corinne and Cristian from Café des Signes

Café des Signes at the HSG

Deaf baristas serve coffee and provide information about sign language.
Opinions
07/20/16

Why leaving the EU would be complicated for the UK

A withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union would ultimately end up frustrating certain legitimate expectations of EU citizens, writes Thomas Burri. He is professor of international and European law at the University of St.Gallen.
Research
08/24/16
German soccer Bundesliga: home advantage only works at weekends

German soccer Bundesliga

Home advantage only works at weekends, says a study by the SEW-HSG.

Background
08/08/16
Olympic Games - Christo Redentor in Rio de Janeiro

Experiencing the Olympic City: Rio de Janeiro’s infrastructure changes
Opinions
07/11/16
James Davis on three challenges for NATO; Bild: three arrows; Copyright: www.photocase.com / NickdaVinci

Three Challenges for NATO

An opinion piece by James W. Davis on the ever-changing role of NATO.
Campus
07/18/16
Pyongyang Start-up Week

Start-up week in Pyongyang

How is it like to teach Entrepreneurship in Pyongyang?
Research
07/13/16

Challenges in the Swiss health sector

Demographic change, increasing regulation and deficient institutional structures are the biggest building sites in Switzerland’s health sector, says a survey conducted by the I.VW-HSG.
Opinions
04/26/16
30 years after Chernobyl. A comment by Prof. Dr. Rolf Wüstenhagen.

30 years after Chernobyl

A comment by Prof. Dr. Rolf Wüstenhagen.
Background
04/26/16
Chernobyl 2014 – Credits: Marc Abächerli

Gallery Chernobyl

These pictures depict the situation on the reactor site of Chernobyl in 2014.
Research
03/23/16
Digital maturity; Copyright: www.photocase.com / FaroNK

Digital maturity of companies

The Institute of Information Management at the University of St.Gallen (HSG) examined the digital maturity of 550 companies. The Digital Transformation Report is available online. The survey suggests that digitally mature companies see the digital transformation as a positive.
Campus
04/06/16

HSG modernises website and positions itself as a "knowledge platform"

Particular attention had been given to the optimisation of the website contents for mobile appliances and to positioning the HSG as a "place of thought leadership".
Videos
09/01/17
Bundestag election 2017: Franz Schultheis on the social question.

Bundestag elections 2017: Franz Schultheis on the social question

Videos

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)
Sven Kunisch on benchmarking
Sven Kunisch on benchmarking

"Benchmarking may be useful for improving efficiency but it is questionable when it comes to strategic issues." An opinion piece from Sven Kunisch, Ph.D., senior lecturer in Strategic Management and Executive Director of the Master's programme in Business Management (MUG-HSG).
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)
Little Green Bags: What is luxury?
Little Green Bags: What is luxury?

The fact is, we readily dismiss luxury as bling-bling for the rich, an extravagance – and ignore what lies behind it. Tradition, craftsmanship and culture are an important part of the picture, not to mention thousands of jobs. "What is Luxury?" is the topic of the 14th film of the "Little Green Bags" animation video series.
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.
Neil Harbisson, cyborg and contemporary artist
Neil Harbisson on being a Cyborg

"There was no way of me being able to sense colour unless I created a new sensory organ to sense colour." An interview at the St. Gallen Symposium 2017 with Neil Harbisson, cyborg and contemporary artist.
Dan Wagner on entrepreneurship
Dan Wagner on entrepreneurship

"I think the key to be a successful entrepreneur is to have self-committment and self-belief". An interview at the St. Gallen Symposium 2017 with Dan Wagner, Serial Tech Entrepreneur, Founder, CEO and Chairman of Rezolve Limited.
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)
Christoph Frei on political culture in France
Christoph Frei on political culture in France

"The French elite are not the only problem." Christoph Frei, Associate Professor of Political Science with special focus on International Affairs at the University of St.Gallen, takes a look at the recent Presidential elections in France.
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)
The art project "UArt" brings new art works to HSG.
UArt 2017

The art project "UArt" (formerly "art@tell") brings new art works from emerging artists to the University of St.Gallen. For six months the works of artists from five countries can be seen at Tellstrasse 2. In the video interview, Joscha Steffens, Florencia Levy, Anastasios Veloudis, Victoria Tan and Ivar Veermäe present their works.
Caspar Hirschi on History's relevance in uncertain times
Caspar Hirschi on populism and automation

Must we fear the worst from populism and automation? "When thoughts about the future go haywire, it's time for historians to step in" - an opinion piece from Caspar Hirschi, history professor at the University of St.Gallen.
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)
Oliver Gassman and Philipp Sutter on "Digitale Transformation"
Oliver Gassmann and Philipp Sutter on "Digitale Transformation"

Tents instead of palaces: Companies must remain flexible and regularly take a start-up perspective. Prof. Dr. Oliver Gassmann (ITEM-HSG) and Philipp Sutter (CEO Zühlke Engineering AG) on the question of how digital transformation can be shaped in the company. (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)
HSG economics lecturer Dr. Markus Will
Was the Brexit just the beginning? A commentary by Markus Will

In today’s European landscape more and more members of the European Union (EU) are considering a return to national roadways. A commentary by HSG economics lecturer Dr. Markus Will.
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.
Little Green Bags: Multirational competence
Little Green Bags: Multirational competence – off with the blinders!

What are the characteristics of managers who are capable of orchestrating the diversity of ideas?
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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Congresses and conferences

29th EALE Conference

University of St.Gallen

At the 29th EALE Conference (European Association of Labour Economists) experts discuss current topics in the field of labour economics.
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Informative events

Next-Step

Schaan
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Public lectures

Lecture German Language and Literature

6.15 p.m. - 7.45 p.m., Room for literature, post office building at St.Gallen train station (South side entrance, St.Leonhard-Strasse 40, 3rd floor, elevator available)

Breaks and bridges. The reformation movement in German-language literature

Speaker
Prof. Dr. phil. Ulrike Landfester
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Regular events

TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language

Meeting point: Room 36-008 starting 8.00 a.m., Language Center of the University, Gatterstrasse 3, 9010 St. Gallen

Further Events