Sustainable University Day

The Sustainable University Day is the annual congress of the Sustainable Development at Universities Programme 2013-2016 (sd-universities programme). In 2015, it takes place for the second time.

Special theme:
Responsible leadership
What is the contribution of the universities?

Leaders in both the private and public sectors are facing increasing criticism from society. In the wake of the major global challenges, in particular the 2008 financial and economic crisis, a responsible leadership that is able to combine economic success with social justice and preservation of natural resources is called for.

The Sustainable University Day 2015 addresses the issue of responsible leadership in the context of the unversities’ contribution to sustainable development. It looks for options of more effectively integrating the topic into academic education and asks about expectations from the private industry.

As a hub for current research and education projects as well as for student initiatives, the Sustainable University Day fosters networks between universities as well as developing and implementing their innovative ideas.

more information on http://www.sd-universities.ch

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posted February 18, 2015

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Un-dress

Sustainable and fashionable? UnDress shows that this goes together very well. In workshops and presentations, HSG students can inform about modern ecofashion. Moreover, there is an exhibition and a fashion show with students and professors, where everyone can gain inspiration for sustainable and fashionable looks and trends.
This annual event is organized in cooperation with the Marketing Club at the University of St. Gallen.

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posted February 18, 2015

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CBS Green Week

During the Green Week, students will be able to attend workshops, seminars and lectures that put sustainability in the context of different industries. In 2015, the annual event will take place March 24th to 26th and aims to show CBS students how their career can and will be influenced by sustainability.

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posted February 18, 2015

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oikos Young Scholars Energy Academy 2015

In June 2015, Tel Aviv University, the University of St. Gallen, and oikos will host the oikos Young Scholars Energy Academy 2015 – “Managing the Transition to Renewable Energy – Towards a New Energy Paradigm”. We invite PhD students and young scholars to apply to the academy by March 12, 2015.

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posted February 16, 2015

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oikos Germany Meeting 2015

This year’s Germany Meeting will carry the title of: (Re-)Thinking Sustainability.

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posted February 16, 2015

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oikos Newsletter February 2015

The first month of the new year is already over! January seemed like a flyer that fluttered past you. It’s only when you sneak a peak into the newsletter that you realize so much went into the first thirty-one days of 2015! Bookmarking dates is fast becoming an everyday ritual with the newsletter. Don’t forget that the registrations for the Asia Meet are now open and please take 2 minutes apart from the reading to fill in the questionnaire for the Management Learning Circle, which is soon launching the COMMIT initiative. Also travel back in time with Jordi in the 30 seconds.

As we step into the month of love, let us all have kinder hearts for everyone around us. Your one action of kindess may just be a ripple to what lies ahead. Little things come together to make a bigger picture. Indeed, all you need is love and love is all you need!

Happy Reading!

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posted February 13, 2015

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The Entrepreneurship Academy 2015 in the Eyes of a Participant

Written by Davis Plotnieks, University of Latvia

If in the business world the devil is in the details, then in the academic world the devil hides in diversity. The oikos Young Scholars Entrepreneurship Academy was an excellent place to meet knowledge-thirsty counterparts from Australia, China, Germany, India, the United States and other not less great parts of the world to advance academic research and benefit from presenting and discussing own ideas and work. It’s a unique platform for PhD candidates, post-docs and young faculty in early stages of their careers.

I’m still inspired by the wealth of ideas, fruitful discussions and new learning methods that is something what many academic institutions could learn about from oikos when creating their study programmes, conferences or workshops. Balance between long academic discussions, intense work and QA sessions was achieved by long lunch walks, sledge riding and visiting one of the most vibrant and bustling places in Zurich – the Impact Hub.

Many thanks to our excellent professors Wendy K. Smith, Dror Etzion and our captain Claus D. Jacobs as well as Adriana Troxler for making this academy happen. Thank you also to all the participants that made this academy one of the best I visited so far. I can definitely recommend oikos academies as the next level after attending MOOCs from Stanford, Harvard and Yale. Great place to exchange ideas, learn from others and dive deep in many topics with long and fruitful discussions.

About the oikos Young Scholars Entrepreneurship Academy

On 19 – 22 January 2015, the fifth oikos Young Scholars Entrepreneurship Academy provided a unique platform for scholars in the field of entrepreneurship in the early stages of their careers focused on “Exploring Social Issues in Entrepreneurship”. It gathered 12 exceptional PhD candidates, post-docs and young faculty to advance academic research, expand networks, and build bridges into practice. The event included paper development workshops, professional development roundtables, research talks and outdoor social activities in the picturesque Swiss Alps.

Participants benefited from presenting and discussing their work in progress with leading academics who provided feedback and shared advice about academic career and personal development. They also had the opportunity to apply their expertise and skills in a HUB Challenge Lab in collaboration with the Impact Hub Zurich. Feedback were be given by fellow participants as well as three international scholars: Wendy K. Smith, Associate Professor of Management, University of Delaware, USA; Dror Etzion, Associate Professor of Strategy and Organization, McGill University, Canada and Claus D. Jacobs, Academy Chair; Professor of Strategy, Berne School of Management, Berne University of Applied Sciences & University of St. Gallen, Switzerland.

More info: http://www.oikos-international.org/entrepreneurship

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Pictures by Davis Plotnieks & Xuanwei Cao

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posted February 11, 2015

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Climate Damage, Portfolio Risk and Forceful Stewardship

Join us at the LSE on the 12th of March at 5:30pm in CLM 5.02 to hear Howard Covington and Raj Thamotheram speak on their concept of ‘Forceful Stewardship’ – The use of investor’s voting rights to require publicly listed companies to move towards business plans consistent with limiting global warming to 2 degrees and enhancing shareholder value.

Further details are available here.

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posted February 11, 2015

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