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Videos
08/16/19
Academic GIFts: What is crowdsourcing? And when is it most effective?

Academic GIFts: What is crowdsourcing?

Research
08/15/19

Without reforms, financing for long-term care is in serious danger

New direction needed within the care area. Possible approaches could include funded supplementary insurance, better nursing care organisation, a positive re-evaluation of caring as a profession and the use of nursing robots. If no reforms are made, financing for long-term care is in serious danger. This is the conclusion of a new study published by the Institute for Insurance Economics at the University of St.Gallen (I.VW-HSG). It is titled “The Future of Long-Term Care in Switzerland”.
Background
08/08/19

History lesson: Walter Förderer, the architect of Rosenberg Hill

Walter M. Förderer is the architect who realized his vision of the University of St.Gallen in the early 1960s. The “La Tête” project was an architectural, operational and economical tour de force.
Campus
08/07/19

The SHSG’s Summer Coding Bootcamp – the second round of a successful project

This year, the SHSG Summer School will take place from 21 August to 4 September 2019. In this interview, SHSG President Florian Wußmann talks about how this successful student-run project has developed. By student reporter Sascha Duric.
Campus
08/06/19

"A privilege to be able to become involved"- Why HSG students are politically active.

Political panel discussions are par for the course at the University of St.Gallen. But what about our students’ political involvement? Three young politicians talk about their activities and their connection with their studies at the HSG. By student reporter Thomas Tarantini.
People
08/01/19

Appointment: Peter Hongler

Prof. Dr. Peter Hongler takes up the role of Professor of Tax Law at the University of St.Gallen as of 1 August 2019. In doing so, he succeeds Prof. Dr. Robert Waldburger.
People
08/01/19

Appointment: Stefan Morkötter


Prof. Dr. Stefan Morkötter takes up the role of Professor of Finance at the University of St.Gallen as of 1 August 2019.
People
08/01/19

Appointment: Tanja Schneider

Prof. Dr. Tanja Schneider takes up the post of Associated Professor for Technology Studies as of 1 August 2019.
Background
07/30/19

History lesson: Hanny Thalmann – the first woman to gain a PhD at HSG

In 1943, Hanny Thalmann became the first female student to be awarded the title of Doctor of Economics and Finance by the St.Gallen Business Academy (only the second doctorate the university, now HSG, had ever awarded). Through her lecturing, she pursued her goal of getting women interested in subjects such as women’s suffrage, and she has been recognised for her services to women’s education and vocational training.
Campus
07/19/19

Health care gaining in significance

Health care is a central sector in Switzerland. At the University of St.Gallen, students and various institutes examine a wide variety of issues in this field. At the same time, a degree course of medical students – the Joint Medical Master HSG/UZH (JMM-HSG/UZH) – is coming into being at the HSG. By student reporter Thomas Tarantini.
Videos
07/17/19
#2minutes: Interactively experience key company figures

#2minutes: Interactively experience key company figures
Research
07/12/19

European insurance companies pursue climate-friendly investment policy

A study by the University of St.Gallen (HSG) has shown that the majority of European insurance companies are no longer investing in CO2-emitting industries. Swiss institutions too have made their investment portfolios greener overall during the last few years. The authors of the study are calling for greater transparency with regard to climate-damaging insurance portfolios and for consideration of environmental risks in financial key figures.