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Public lectures at HSG

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

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Brochure

Öffentliche Vorlesung Frühjahrssemester 2024

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 booklet.

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

Thu
15.12.
19:15
2022
Public events

"The forest shines like Christmas..." Forest Christmas in the Sitter Valley

With torches we will walk through the wintry Sittertobel (approx. 45 minutes).
Speaker:
Location:
Akademikerhaus
Dufourstrasse 87
9000 St. Gallen
Thu
15.12.
18:15
-
19:45
2022
Public lectures

Focal points and basic problems of international politics

At the end of the year, we review the year - and begin with the provisional balance sheet of a war that began in February with tanks and missiles. Interlude or turning point?
Speaker:
Location:
University of St.Gallen, Room A 01-012
Hauptgebäude
9000 St. Gallen
Mon
19.12.
18:15
-
19:45
2022
Public lectures

The urban-rural divide: Contrasts and interdependencies

The urban-rural divide is a recurring theme that is often taken up in the context of federal votes.
Speaker:
Location:
University of St.Gallen, Room A 01-014
Hauptgebäude
9000 St. Gallen
Mon
19.12.
19:15
-
19:45
2022
Public events

Award ceremony: Prof. Anna Elsner receives the Marie Heim-Vögtlin Prize

Since 2009, the SNSF has awarded the Marie Heim-Vögtlin Prize to outstanding young female researchers. Members of media and the public are welcome to attend.
Speaker:
Location:
University of St.Gallen Room A 09-012 (Audimax)
Dufourstrasse 50B
9010 St. Gallen
Tue
20.12.
18:15
2022
Public lectures

Farewell Lecture: Experiment and Spectacle. The horrors of emptiness

During our inaugural and farewell lectures, we welcome or say goodbye to our professors and private lecturers.
Speaker:
Location:
University of St.Gallen, Room A 09-011
Audimax / Bibliothek
9000 St. Gallen
Tue
20.12.
18:15
-
19:45
2022
Public lectures

CANCELLED: "Cancel Culture!" - "Discrimination!". A history of criticism and censorship

A controversy about the limits of freedom of expression has been raging in Europe and America for years.
Speaker:
Location:
University of St.Gallen, Room A 01-014
Hauptgebäude
9000 St. Gallen
Tue
20.12.
18:15
-
19:45
2022
Public lectures

ADHD and parent counselling: Between frustration and courage

ADHD in children and adolescents is much more than difficulties with attention and hyperactivity.
Speaker:
Location:
University of St.Gallen, Room A 09-110
Hauptgebäude
9000 St. Gallen
Wed
21.12.
07:00
-
09:00
2022
Public events

Advent & Forest Christmas

Start a day in Advent differently: with a short meditative impulse, music, prayer, silence and a shared breakfast. Prior registration required at: thomas.reschke@unisg.ch
Speaker:
Location:
Akademikerhaus
Dufourstrasse 87
9000 St. Gallen

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