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Campus
04/15/21

New decisions regarding the Covid-19 situation

The Federal Council has made new decisions concerning the Corona situation. These decisions also include the relaxation of measures which concern universities, which the President’s Board of the University of St.Gallen was pleased to take note of.
Campus
04/09/21

2020 PRME Report on sustainable management education

As a signatory to the U.N. Principles for Responsible Management Education, the HSG has committed itself to exercising responsibility in research and teaching. With the Principles for Responsible Management Education, or PRME for short, the United Nations intend to entrench sustainable personality development at business schools. The sustainability report summarises the HSG’s achievements.
Events
04/07/21

Online seminars on the topic of digitalisation

For the third year, the University of St.Gallen is conducting its Digital Week in the field of digital executive education. The ten free online sessions throw light on the specific aspects of digitalisation and its effects on companies. It will take place from 12 to 16 April 2021.
Campus
04/07/21

START Summit 2021 - About innovation, architecture and sustainable start-ups

Over 5,000 participants followed this year's START Summit live online from the soon-to-be finished frame of the HSG Learning Center. More than 180 speakers spoke about success, failures and their vision for the future. A follow-up report by Anna Kati Schreiter.
Background
03/31/21

Un-Dress Fashion Awards 2021: Creating an awareness for sustainability in the fashion industry

With their project “Un-Dress”, the university club oikos has for the last ten years shown that sustainability and modern clothing are compatible. The anniversary fashion show was meant to take place on 21 April in St.Gallen. But, like so many other physical events, this too was affected by the current coronavirus measures. The event will now take place online in the form of an award show. By student reporter Anna Kati Schreiter.
Research
03/30/21

Self-reflection from lockdown

A lockdown also offers the opportunity to reflect on yourself and on life. After the first wave of coronavirus, the HSG Institute for Media and Communication Management (MCM-HSG) studied what emerged for many people in these parts.
Videos
03/30/21
Bringing more of yourself into your life with Life Design

Bringing more of yourself into your life with Life Design
Campus
03/30/21

START Summit at the Learning Center: Emphasis on sustainability and the future

Last week, the START Summit broadcasted live from the still-under-construction shell of the Learning Center. The START Global Association and the new building at the University of St.Gallen are connected by more than just a location. A responsible use of resources and a future-oriented economy play a major role for both of them.
Background
03/26/21

How a crisis can be used to boost innovation

At the START Summit taking place digitally from 19-27 March 2021, Mammut CEO Dr. Oliver Pabst and Mammut Athlete Katherine Choong joined the stage to provide insight into how enduring a crisis can spark an innovative mindset.

People
03/26/21

Dorina Thiess elected Founder of the Year 2021

On the occasion of St.Gallen’s START Summit on Friday 26 March 2021, Dr. Dorina Thiess, representing the Piavita company, was elected HSG Founder of the Year 2021. The prize of the Werner Jackstädt Foundation is worth CHF 10,000.

Background
03/26/21

Climbing the Highest Mountains and Skiing to the South Pole: A Lesson for Entrepreneurs

START Summit invited Anja Karen Blacha, a German mountaineer, to the stage. She holds a number of climbing records including becoming in 2017 the youngest German woman to successfully climb Mount Everest and the youngest German overall to climb all seven major mountain summits.
Background
03/25/21

Female entrepreneurship in Europe

What significance do women have as founders in Europe? Verena Pausder and Miriam Meckel discussed the difficulties and opportunities on the third day of the START Summit 2021.