The expansion of solar and wind power is well under way, but we still lack large-scale storage options for electrical energy. Green hydrogen is a potential solution, but it requires new business models. Hanken’s research into ecosystems is set to boost the hydrogen economy in Ostrobothnia
The Finnish foundation Suomen arvopaperimarkkinoiden edistämissäätiö rewarded Hanken student Jan Stellberg for his master’s thesis. The award is 5 000 EUR.
Hanken offers a coaching programme that takes a closer look at how to manage working life expectations, workload, time management and how to learn more about social interaction. The core of the message is how we can create the best working conditions and community possible.
Flexible credits, cooperative group work, informal academic culture, and the beauty of winter – four exchange students share their impressions of studying at Hanken during the spring semester.
The artwork “Tillväxt – Kasvu” (eng. Growth) by Aimo Tukiainen (1917-1996) now adorns the wall in the courtyard of Hanken School of Economics. The unveiling took place in festive forms on 29 April 2022.
Today on CERS-blog doctoral student Wurola explains how consumer insight remains the bedrock of competitive businesses during this inflationary period.
The universities will decide on the reform of the scoring model for certificate-based admission in 2023. The new model will be introduced in 2026. The aim is also to increase collaboration related to entrance examinations among universities.
In most cryptocurrencies mining (the process by which new cryptocurrency coins are entered into circulation) is necessary for securing transaction finality. Unfortunately mining is not environmentally friendly. It is common knowledge that Proof-of-Stake is pollution free and new research suggests that it is as secure.
Nordea Bank is to begin its first major university collaboration as a new member of the Hanken partner programme. Hanken's international profile and high quality of teaching attracted the cooperation.
Professor Irene Calboli from Texas A&M University School of Law is visiting Hanken as a Hanken-Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Business and Economics until 10 July 2022.
Interpretations about economic and political reality are on a considerably more solid ground when based on evidence and research data. Causal inference is an effective tool: with the help of random assignment to treatments, we learn how resources can be used wisely. Even artificial intelligence and big data are only really useful when applied together with experimental methods.
It is often assumed in corporate branding research that coherence and consistency are solid principles for a corporate identity. However, many older assumptions are challenged by the realities of our business world that is more diverse than ever. Sonja Sarasvuo who recently defended her doctoral thesis helps contest this fundamental assumption.
Concentration, discussion, inspiration, exchange of ideas – the atmosphere is palpable when you step down into the basement of Hanken in Helsinki. Here is Hanken Business Lab, an innovative incubator with the goal of helping start-ups, growth companies, associations and individuals to grow.
There is an urgency to make progress on building a more equitable and inclusive society, especially in the developing countries. New research suggests that social entrepreneurship programmes aimed at encouraging women’s entrepreneurship are particularly valuable in promoting social change.
Due to various renovations in the Assembly Hall, several class rooms and offices, Hanken's front doors in the main building in Helsinki will be closed from 23 June to 15 August 2022. Only students and staff have access to the main building using their own key.
Today’s working life is undergoing changes, and we have a demographic structure that requires us to feel up to, and want to, work for a longer time. At the same time, we need more people in the labour market. How could employers, employees and leaders work together to obtain a socially viable working life? That was the theme of the alumni event “Alumnträffen 2022”.
