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Public lectures at HSG

Guests of the public programme can experience in the lectures the diversity of subjects that characterise teaching and research at the HSG. The topics range from economics, law, politics and computer science to language, literature, history, art, music, society and theology. Visitors also learn more about the city and region of St.Gallen.

Downloads (in German)

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Inaugural and Farewell Lectures

During our inaugural and farewell lectures, we welcome or bid farewell to our professors and associate professors.
Those who are appointed as professors or associate professors at HSG introduce themselves in a public lecture.

Likewise, professors who retire give a public lecture to say goodbye. You are cordially invited to attend these public inaugural and farewell lectures, as well as HSG members.

Like our public lectures, our inaugural and farewell lectures cover a wide range of topics: from economic and legal issues to aspects of cultural policy.

You can find an overview of all inaugural and farewell lectures in the programme flyer.

Contact for questions about current lectures and registrations

University of St.Gallen
HSG Events Office
Public Lectures
oeffentlichesprogramm(at)unisg.ch
+41 71 224 33 39, Tue and Wed, 9-11 am


Contact for ordering the brochure public lectures (in German)

University of St.Gallen
Communications
kommunikation(at)unisg.ch
+41 71 224 22 25

Current events

Wed
21.01.
19:00
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20:00
2026
Info events

Virtual Exchange with Master Students

Implementation in English
Speaker:
Location:
Online
Tue
27.01.
19:30
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21:30
2026
Public events

Erfreuliche Universität – erste Talkshow zur Halbierungsinitiative SRG

The new talk show from Erfreuliche Universität invites two guests to discuss a current topic from their different perspectives. The first episode focuses on the SVP halving initiative, which will be put to a vote on 8 March 2026. Guests include journalist Doris Kleck and cultural scientist Ulrich Schmid. The discussion is moderated by Kaspar Surber.
Speaker:
Various (see event description)
Location:
Palace St.Gallen
Fri
06.02.
09:00
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16:00
2026
Info events

Bachelor's Open Day

FULLY BOOKED!
Speaker:
Location:
University of St.Gallen
Square-HSG
Tue
17.02.
-
Wed
18.02.
2026
Public events

Artist in Residence: Patti Basler

Patti Basler brings the down-to-earth spirit of a farmer’s daughter from the hayfield to the stage. Trained in educational sciences, sociology, and criminology, she is one of the most established poets in the Swiss slam poetry scene and performs nationally on all major stages as well as on television and radio. As an Artist in Residence at SQUARE, she offers writing workshops – poetry slam included.
Speakers:
Patti Basler
Veranstaltungen auf Deutsch
Location:
SQUARE
Wed
25.02.
19:00
-
20:00
2026
Info events

Virtual Exchange with Bachelor Students

Implementation in English
Speaker:
Location:
Online
Fri
27.02.
09:00
-
16:00
2026
Info events

Master's Open Day

Presentation languages: German and English
Speaker:
Location:
University of St.Gallen
Fri
06.03.
2026
Info events

Master's Open Day in Computer Science

Presentation language: English
Speaker:
Location:
University of St.Gallen
Sat
07.03.
2026
Info events

Bachelor's Open Day in Computer Science

Language of implementation: German
Speaker:
Location:
University of St.Gallen

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