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Research
09/22/20

Why are the interest rates so low?

Interest rates have remained at all-time lows for some time, with a significant portion of the global bond market trading below nominal zero. A new study by the Swiss Institute for Banking and Finance at the University of St.Gallen (s/bf-HSG) shows that this is due not only to monetary policy but also to the policy of financial stability.
Research
09/21/20

“HSG Spin-Off Barometer 2020”

What effect has the coronavirus crisis had on startups? The third “HSG Spin-Off Barometer” has looked into this question. The conclusion: 43% have had to accept business losses, 5% have been able to increase business activity. The crisis opened up new, sustainable opportunities for 43% of the newly founded companies, and 27% of them changed their business models.
Campus
09/17/20

Cross-generational exchange – the HSG mentoring programme

What's the best way for me to prepare for a job interview? What can I do to work on my presentation skills? Or how can I find the right balance in my everyday university life? During their degree course, students are faced with many new challenges. To be able to successfully meet these challenges, it can be advantageous to seek out a helping hand. This is precisely where the mentoring programme comes to the aid of students, offering them support from experienced people. By student reporter Anna Kati Schreiter.
People
09/16/20

Julian Teicke voted HSG Founder of the Year 2020

The coronavirus crisis meant that the yearly award for the “HSG Founder of the Year” could not be handed out in March as planned, during the START Summit startup conference in St.Gallen. Postponed until 15 September 2020, the award was presented at a small scale event in Zurich. Julian Teicke, representing Wefox, was named “HSG Founder of the Year 2020”.
Campus
09/15/20

58 Doctor’s degrees awarded

At the beginning of the autumn semester on 14 September 2020, the University of St.Gallen (HSG) awarded 58 Doctor’s degrees – 32 in economic sciences, nine in social sciences, seven in law, three in political science, 2 Doctors of Philosophy in Economics and Finance and five Doctors of Philosophy in Finance.
Research
09/15/20

Research: the impact of the pandemic on the Swiss retail trade

The pandemic has changed the retail trade in Switzerland to a great extent. The topical study “Corona effects and lessons for the retail trade” conducted by the Institute of Retail Management at the HSG reveals that a majority of the interviewed retail companies can discern an opportunity in the crisis.
Campus
09/14/20

Information about the coronavirus

This page contains the latest information about the impact of the coronavirus on the University of St.Gallen. It is continually updated.
Campus
09/11/20

From a jam session to the university orchestra: The musical landscape at the HSG

Singing, dancing, playing guitars, following a rhythm, listening to beats - the musical landscape at the HSG is diverse, colourful and adventurous. Anyone can and should show off their talents and passions here. There is only one thing that counts: the love of music. By student reporter Anna Kati Schreiter.
Events
09/11/20

International Day: Study abroad

HSG offers a variety of options to study abroad. At the International Day on Tuesday, 22 September students will have the opportunity to learn more about our partner universities and the study options in other countries.
Research
09/10/20

Diversity in Swiss firms: the glass ceiling remains stubbornly in place

To pursue a successful career, women still have to surmount high barriers in Switzerland. This is revealed by the latest Gender Intelligence Report 2020, a study jointly conducted by the Advance organisation and the Competence Center for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI-HSG) at the University of St.Gallen.

Videos
09/10/20
Diversity in Swiss companies

Diversity in Swiss companies
Publications
09/07/20

Diversity in HSG Focus

The latest edition of our digital university magazine deals with the subject of diversity. Diversity is more than a cool trend and mixed teams. Difference is a key principle behind a successful economy.