Tag Archives: HSG

University of St.Gallen to receive sustainable temporary teaching facility with CHF 28 million cantonal loan

(IN BRIEF) The University of St.Gallen continues to face a shortage of teaching space due to rising student numbers and the addition of new programs such as IT. To ensure adequate facilities until the Platztor campus opens in 2032 and … Read the full press release

University of St. Gallen and WWF launch SiA platform with 300 open-access sustainability teaching resources

(IN BRIEF) The University of St. Gallen, in collaboration with WWF Switzerland and the Network for Business Sustainability, has launched the Sustainability in Academia (SiA) platform, offering 300 open-access teaching materials on sustainability. Covering areas such as economics, management, finance, … Read the full press release

University of St.Gallen appoints Swiss National Bank’s Matthias Ammann as new Secretary General from 2026

(IN BRIEF) The University of St.Gallen has appointed Dr. Matthias Ammann as its new Secretary General, beginning 1 January 2026. Currently Managing Legal Counsel at the Swiss National Bank, Ammann brings broad expertise in law, business, and legal technology to … Read the full press release

University of St.Gallen’s SIM tops Financial Times Masters in Management ranking for 14th consecutive year

(IN BRIEF) The University of St.Gallen has once again secured the top position in the Financial Times 2025 Masters in Management ranking, with its Master in Strategy and International Management (SIM-HSG) programme claiming the number one spot for a record … Read the full press release

University of St.Gallen Researches How Tax Reform Could Cut Aviation Emissions

(IN BRIEF) A new research project at the University of St.Gallen, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, will investigate how changes in aviation taxation could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Switzerland. Running from 2025 to 2028, the study … Read the full press release

University of St.Gallen Alumnus Vincent Vida Leads Upgrain’s Sustainable Revolution in Food Upcycling

(IN BRIEF) Upgrain, a rising star in the food upcycling arena, transforms brewer’s grain into premium proteins and fibers. Founded in 2021 by University of St.Gallen alumnus Vincent Vida, the startup repurposes nutrient-rich brewing waste that would otherwise be discarded. … Read the full press release

HSG Leads the Charge: Pioneering EU and Swiss-Funded Projects to Transform Sustainable Agriculture and Land Use

(IN BRIEF) The University of St. Gallen (HSG) is spearheading three innovative projects—Nostradamus, LandShift, and AfroGrow—aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture and land use, with financial support from both the EU’s Horizon Europe programme and the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, … Read the full press release

ETHSG Association Bridges Gap Between ETH Zurich and HSG Students to Foster Start-up Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The ETHSG association, founded in 2020, unites students from ETH Zurich and the University of St. Gallen (HSG) to foster collaboration between business and technical expertise, with a focus on developing start-ups. Through workshops, company visits, and social … Read the full press release

Björn Ambos Appointed New Dean of the University of St. Gallen’s School of Management, Succeeding Reinhard Jung

(IN BRIEF) The University of St. Gallen has announced that Professor Björn Ambos will become the new Dean of the School of Management, starting February 1, 2025, succeeding Professor Reinhard Jung. Ambos, an expert in strategic management, brings significant academic … Read the full press release

UBS Forges Strategic Alliance with University of St.Gallen, Elevating Innovation and Talent Development

(IN BRIEF) Continuing the trajectory initiated with Credit Suisse in 2021, UBS is set to become a strategic partner of the University of St.Gallen (HSG). Emphasizing Switzerland’s position as an international innovation hub, the collaboration aims to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, … Read the full press release

University of St.Gallen Assistant Professor Julian Kölbel won a CHF 1.8 million grant from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) for his research project focused on sustainable investing

(PRESS RELEASE) ST. GALLEN, 17-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — University of St. Gallen, an elite public research university based in St. Gallen, Switzerland with focus on business administration, economics, law, and international affairs, has announced that its Assistant Professor Julian Kölbel … Read the full press release

El profesor adjunto de la Universidad de St. Gallen, Julian Kölbel, ganó una subvención de CHF 1,8 millones de la Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) para su proyecto de investigación centrado en la inversión sostenible.

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) ST. GALLEN, 17-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Universidad de St. Gallen, una universidad pública de investigación de élite con sede en St. Gallen , Suiza, con especialización en administración de empresas, economía, derecho y asuntos internacionales, ha anunciado … Read the full press release