Heli Rantavuo has been appointed professor of practice in marketing at Hanken School of Economics from 1 August 2026 for a two-year term. Rantavuo holds a Doctor of Arts degree from Aalto University and is an expert in market growth and product development.
From 21 to 27 September 2026, Hanken welcomes students, staff, faculty, alumni and the public to participate in SDG Week 2026, a week dedicated to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
“This year, we are welcoming more new students to our university than ever before. The fact that we have had a record number of applicants for several consecutive years is, of course, very encouraging. Hanken's reputation is excellent,” said Rector Ingmar Björkman at Hanken School of Economics’ Opening of the Academic Year on 1 September.
Experienced business leader Esa Rautalinko has been appointed Executive in Residence at Hanken School of Economics. He is linked to the subject of supply chain management and social responsibility.
Need help staying focused and making progress with your thesis? Join Hanken's Thesis clinic for support, motivation, and practical tips to help you along the way.
Hanken School of Economics will host the art exhibition Moving Ecologies by Globe Art Point from 22 September to 21 October 2026. The exhibition will be displayed in Hanken's main building in Helsinki and forms part of Hanken's annual SDG Week, which focuses on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Professor Christine Haight Farley from American University Washington College of Law in the USA is visiting Hanken during September and October as a Fulbright–Hanken Distinguished Chair in Business and Economics.
Which functions are truly the most critical for Finnish society to function, both today and 20 years from now? A new study by VTT and Hanken School of Economics shows that critical societal functions are not static, but evolve in response to changes in the wider environment.
Sustainability reporting is shaped by the social, economic, and political environment in which companies operate. New research shows how corporate culture, cross-border regulatory influences, and stakeholder involvement in standard setting shape how reporting practices evolve over time.
The Research Council of Finland has awarded Hanken researcher Anna Dziuba a four-year Academy Research Fellowship. The total funding amounts to over 600 000 EUR. Dziuba's project examines how people and communities can be protected and supported during crises without compromising human dignity.
Through Hanken’s JobShadow initiative, international students get a one day look at Finnish working life from the inside. For Isra Ali and Timo Thang Do, that experience took place at Accenture and Valmet.
A new study voucher is launched today in Finland. The voucher offers 30 study credits in higher education free of charge to young people who graduated from upper secondary education but were unable to secure a study place.
The admission criteria for the Swedish Bachelor’s programme for applicants applying via the 60-credit open university programme have been updated. The new admission criteria will apply from the 2027 application round onwards.
In his doctoral dissertation at Hanken School of Economics, Tuomas Nurminen uses laboratory experiments to study economic settings in which trust, trustworthiness, and the misreporting of private information are key elements.
Hanken School of Economics, The University of Helsinki, Aalto University, and the University of the Arts Helsinki have launched a new network to promote language learning. The network enables students from the four universities to study languages at each other’s institutions.
Hanken School of Economics’ Executive MBA programme has been granted continued accreditation by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) for the next five years. Hanken has held the AMBA accreditation since 2008.
