There is increased focus on sustainability in the private and public sectors internationally. In Hanken’s latest PRME report, the School and its activities are scrutinised towards the backdrop of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
The 19th Hanken EMBA programme started with 21 students. The first module of Hanken EMBA19 was held on 8th-10th of March. The module was facilitated by Pernilla Gripenberg (leadership development) and Patrick Furu (strategic thinking).
The help addresses for several offices does not work Friday 24.3 - this concerns study office, library, computer center, center for international affairs, facilities service, HR (you can send e-mail, but it can be answered the next work day)
This year’s Anders Wall scholarship was awarded to Hanken student Emil Rantatulkkila. The award was presented at the concert house Musikaliska Akademien in Stockholm on Anders Wall’s birthday 10 March 2017.
Associate Professor in Marketing, Pia Polsa, has been elected Lecturer of the Year by SHS, the Student Union of Hanken School of Economics. The award was announced during the Student Union’s annual ball in February.
Hanken participates in a two-year project that focuses on smart energy systems and solutions (Smart Grids). The Council of Ostrobothnia has granted the project funding and the overall budget is EUR 900 000. The University of Vaasa leads the project.
Exchange students at Hanken are extremely pleased with their experience and their studies. The results from the latest exchange student survey show that 97% would recommend Hanken as a destination for an exchange student semester.
Hanken is, together with HEIs in the Helsinki region, creating a guidance centre for Swedish-speaking students. The Ministry of Education and Culture is funding the project.
Professor Ruby Lee from Florida State University, Tallahassee is visiting Hanken as a Fulbright scholar for a seven-month period until the end of June.
Hanken is one of 29 higher education institutions worldwide in the PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education) Champions and stands behind the statement in defense of universal values and principles made by PRME on 8 February 2017.
The Hanken-Kauppalehti Inspiration Award was presented to the start-up company for VIP-services, Helsinki Concierge, in connection with the Hanken Business Forum event.
On Tuesday 31 January Hanken Business Lab – Stugan at Hanken in Vaasa opens its doors. Hanken Business Lab is a platform for students, alumni and other partners , who share an interest in entrepreneurship.
