Leaving the business world behind for a PhD in finance
Johan Ludvig S. Karlsen decided to pursue a PhD in finance at NHH. 'I wasn’t ready to settle for a full-time business job´.
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CEMS at NHH: A Global Passport to Leadership and Opportunity
“I wanted to combine my studies with international experiences. It was an easy choice,” said Martin Løkse Sand.
Students’ ecstatic after AI-course at NHH: ‘Amazing!'
Associate Professor Ingar Haaland underlines the importance of earning coding skills before entering the world of business.
Why do some firms perform digital transformation faster than others?
On Friday 6 December 2024 Lars Arvei Moen will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
From the Bank of Finland to a PhD at NHH
Heidi Koponen has always been drawn to the field of macroeconomics and policy.
Understanding Stress and Redistributive Choice
On Monday 11 November 2024 Ingvild Skarpeid will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend her thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
ENGAGE.EU funding brings new podcast and workshop to life
Two NHH researchers were among the winning initiatives selected to receive Engage.EU seed funding to create platforms for knowledge exchange.
Historical Inequality and Mobility in Norway
On Friday 29 November 2024 Eirik Berger Abel will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Exploring the future of shipping
`For researchers to make a difference, we need to stay connected to the challenges the industry is facing in the real world´, Professor Haiying Jia says.
Kick-off for NHH’s popular mentorship program
The master students recently had their very first meeting with their mentors, who are ready to share their experiences and help the students find their way into the workforce.
Benedicte Fasmer is alumni of the year: 'Never wanted the top position'
Nevertheless, the future Telenor boss offers valuable advice to students who want to move up in the world of finance.
Kalle Moene receives the Victor D. Norman Dissemination Award
`It is a great honor. Victor Norman has been a role model,´ says Kalle Moene.
Shouldn't PhD candidates have the same job protection as others in the higher education sector?
If a case of academic misconduct for a PhD candidate can lead to expulsion, it is essentially a dismissal process. In that case, job protection goes out the window.
– Helped us understand differences in prosperity
The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economics goes to a trio who have studied differences in prosperity between nations. `An excellent award for those of us who are doing research on poverty and inequality,´ says Kjetil Bjorvatn.
Researchers warn of underestimated uncertainty in academic findings
A groundbreaking study with contributions from more than 300 scholars reveals that researchers often underestimate the uncertainty of their findings.
Need for faster procurement of defense materials
The government seeks a new law on defense and security procurement to enable Norway to acquire defense materials more quickly.
Three essays on conflict and ethnic tensions
On Tuesday 22 October 2024 Monica Beeder will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend her thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
These six want to be the new rector at at NHH
Five men and one woman have applied for the top job at the Norwegian school of economics
Idea for app handleling cruise tourism won The Lehmkuhl-scholarship
Nikoline Valaker and Adna Alibasic's master's thesis is "innovative and aims to solve a practical problem", the committee's states.
Victor Norman, in memory
Victor D. Norman was a leading figure in international economics. This column outlines the contributions he made to the field through his own research, his leadership in several research projects in Norway and Europe, and the organisation of the most pleasurable conferences and workshops in the profession.
NHH will not be the same without him
It was with great sadness that we received the news of Victor Norman's passing.
Social Inequality in Dental Health: What Are the Solutions?
Ten percent of the Norwegian population does not visit the dentist, often due to financial constraints. Today, the Dental Health Committee will present its NOU, which highlights potential solutions.
Norwegian Aviation Unites in Research Project to Cut Air Traffic Emissions
The aviation industry has partnered with NTNU, NHH, Cicero, and Sintef to develop solutions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from Norwegian air traffic.
Will be deeply missed by colleagues and all NHH students
Friday evening, NHH professor emeritus Victor D. Norman passed away. 'He will be deeply missed,' says NHH rector Øystein Thøgersen.
New dissemination award in honour of Victor D. Norman
Victor D. Norman's Dissemination Award is a recognition of the NHH professor's outstanding contributions as an economist and communicator.
Oxford professor: – An awakening of the business world
The future of economics is based on mutuality, Professor Colin Mayer believes. He is key note speaker at the first EOM event held in Norway.
Reveals gender gap in AI tool usage among students
Researchers at NHH have uncovered significant gender disparities in the adoption of generative AI tools like ChatGPT.
Rune Skjelvan elected new chair of the board at DIG
The annual meeting of DIG has appointed the CEO and Partner at KPMG Norway, Rune Skjelvan, as the new chair of the DIG board.
Expert Committee on Gardermoen's Need for a Third Runway
NHH Professor Siri Pettersen Strandenes chaired the committee that presented its report today.
Nikita (aged 29) manages NOK 70 million worth of aid in Nepal
Former NHH student Nikita Dhawan landed an embassy job in Kathmandu: ‘I haven’t regretted it for a second.’
Enthusiastic about a brand new study programme: ‘Always considered NHH as one of my options’
The brand new bachelor’s programme at NHH is very popular. Here is what students expect from BEDS.
New committee to modernize the Competition Act
`We want a full review of how the regulations can be modernized, ‘says Minister of Trade, Industry and Fisheries Cecilie Myrseth. NHH researcher Linda Orvedal has joined the new committee.
Tina Saebi received the prestigious Impact Award
NHH researcher Tina Saebi has been awarded the 2024 Scholarly Impact Award from the Journal of Management, recognizing papers that have made the most significant impact in the field.
New PhD thesis on economic preferences
On Thursday 26 September 2024 Akshay Arun Moorthy will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Several hundred experts in labor economics to NHH
Nearly 500 international researchers in labor economics are participating at the EALE conference at NHH this week.
Three essays on the U.S. credit market
On Friday 13 September 2024 Diego Bonelli will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Applauds when a PhD graduate gets a top international placement
One of the best indicators of the quality of NHH’s doctoral education is where the candidates get hired. Department of Finance also sees it as an important element in strengthening their global academic network.
Brand new programming club at NHH
`Either you are a beginner or a more seasoned programmer, you are welcome to join´, says host Lars Jaffke.
Karin Thorburn ranked sixth in the world
NHH Professor Karin S. Thorburn has been ranked sixth in the world among researchers with expertise in bankruptcy. `I was an early mover in investigating what happens to companies that are sold during bankruptcy´.
Public Planning of freight transport in logistically complicated small cities
On Friday 30 August 2024 Cosku Can Orhan will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Essays in Moral Decisions
On Thursday 12 September 2024 Jareef Bin Martuza will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Low birth rates worry the Norwegian government
We are having fewer and fewer children in this country, which could pose problems in the long term. Now, a new expert committee will look into whether there are measures that can reverse the trend.
How and when group identity affects economic behavior
On 23 August 2024 Daniel Carvajal-Zuniga will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Essays in Industrial Organization of Spatially Differentiated Markets
On Tuesday 20 August 2024 Alina Ozhegova will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend her thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Ensuring More Efficient and Secure Trading
The Securities Committee, including NHH researchers Jøril Mæland and Filip Truyen, has delivered a new NOU on changes to the Securities Trading Act.
Clearer rules for cheating
The reuse of unpublished work and work that has not yielded results will no longer be considered academic misconduct.
Nearly 60 points for NHH´s new study programme
Historically high level: Applicants with high school diplomas must have 59.6 points to be admitted to NHH's new bachelor's programme in Business, Economics and Data Science.
Report on Nuclear power: Nøstbakken joins expert committee
The Norwegian government wants to investigate nuclear power as a potential energy source in Norway. Linda Nøstbakken, Research Director at Statistics Norway and Adjunct Professor at NHH, joins the new expert committee.
Fourteen Nordic finance departments cooperate
The Department of Finance, together with the Nordic Finance Network, hosted recently the PhD Nordic Finance Workshop at NHH.
Three new excellent teaching practitioners at NHH
NHH researchers Carsten Bienz, Therese Egeland, and Kristin Rygg have been honored with the title of "Excellent Teaching Practitioner." This prestigious award aims to foster a collegial and professional culture in teaching and learning.
Touching farewell for the graduates
‘I'm going to miss NHH’, admits Vilde Norheim Ellingsen (26). She was among the 400 graduates that was recently celebrated with a grand ceremony in Grieghallen.
Juranek awarded teaching prize
‘Very motivating’, said Professor Steffen Juranek. He received this year's "Inspirational Teaching Award" and 250.000 NOK.
How to succeed in establishing a digital platform ecosystem?
On Monday 24 June 2024 Carolina Costabile will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend her thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Workshop: Gender diversity in organizations and careers
`Understanding the real impact of gender equality policies requires continuous research´, Professor Astrid Kunze says. During the first week of June, she organizes EquiFirm Workshop.
Essays on poverty and economic development
On Monday 10 June 2024 Arne Nasgowitz will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Join the Competition Policy Conference 2024
The BECCLE Competition Policy Conference brings together leading experts, academics, and practitioners in the field of competition policy. The conference will take place at NHH.
Enforcement of public procurement regulations
NHH Professor Malin Arve and the rest of the Procurement Committee delivered their second report on public procurement in May.
Among the world's 50 best
The results from two Financial Times sub-rankings were recently released. ‘They show that we have world-class programmes,’ says Rector Øystein Thøgersen.
Janet Currie to speak on child mental health
`The belief that mental health problems are suddenly skyrocketing, tends to overshadow the fact that these problems have always been common´, Professor Janet Currie says. She gives the Sandmo Lecture at NHH 28 May.
‘It’s like having my personal assistant’
The majority of young professionals feel confident about AI, new global survey finds. ‘I'm a more efficient student thanks to AI,’ says Kristin Lervik Masana (22).
Essays on Staffing and Transportation
On Monday 27 May 2024 Christian Braathen will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Watch out for NHH's new rising star
Meet Eppie Jean Van Egeraat, a young PhD scholar from Ireland who has already earned two published papers—a rising star, her NHH colleagues say.
Record high application numbers at NHH
2,830 applicants have NHH Norwegian School of Economics as their first choice. This is an increase of 30,4 per cent from last year. Stella Løge Nerland (18) hopes she makes the cut.
Essays on Shareholders Engagement and Voting
On Tuesday 7 May 2024 Xuan Li will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend her thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
The role of consumer identity in access-based consumption
On 15 May 2024 Katrine Berg Nødtvedt will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend her thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Exploring the future of business taxation
The Tax loop workshop at NHH this week: How to improve taxation of businesses and their owners.
Representations of Uncertainty for Decision Modelling
On Monday 6 May 2024 Benjamin Narum will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Why the Financial Times ranking is important for NHH
NHH's master's programme is world-class, according to the Financial Times ranking. In 2023, NHH moved up two places. `Engaged alumni were important for the ranking´, says Rector Øystein Thøgersen.
Drivers behind tax non-compliance
On Friday 26 April 2024 Thomas Lange will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Talented NHH graduates always in demand
97 per cent of the 2023 graduates are working or continuing their studies – and the salaries are record high, shows NHH survey. Parth Sarna (28) is consultant at EY-Parthenon and Platoon Commander at Bjørn West.
Jarle Møen joins expert committee
Exemptions from VAT on repairs and second-hand goods have been a hot topic recent years. Now, NHH Professor Jarle Møen joins the committee that will examine VAT reductions for reuse.
Hot feelings can reshape companies’ risk management
`Emotional responses to crises can profoundly reshape a company's approach to risk management in several ways´, Associate Professor Anita Meidell says.
Underestimating tax evasion among self-employed women
Self-employed women underreport their income to the tax authorities more than men do; a new study shows. `We should perhaps reconsider assumed gender differences in this field´, says NHH researcher Julie Brun Bjørkheim.
The Action Problem
Hege Landsvik had not planned to pursue a doctorate when she was a master's student at NHH. Now, she is tackling the action problem in sustainable consumer behavior.
Exploring Gender Perspectives in Economic Research
What does a gender perspective entail in research, and how do NHH researchers use this in their projects? The gender equality seminar on March 14th will provide answers!
‘We need more female entrepreneurs’
Entrepreneur Silje Lindtvedt Fladmoe (27) encourage more women to start their own business. Her advice: ‘Go for it! ‘There will never be a perfect time.’
The effects of servant leadership
On Monday 18 March 2024, Mohammad Zarei will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Why your PE investment won’t make you rich
Private Equity has become one of the most controversially discussed asset classes in Norway and beyond. It lures investors with promises of high returns.
Two NHH researchers secured prestigious EU funding
Jonna Olssson and Nicole Wägner at the Department of Economics have been awarded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Fellowship. They receive approximately NOK 2.4 million each.
NHH students happy with their studies
The national Studiebarometeret 2023 survey shows that NHH students are among the most satisfied students in Norway. ‘No doubt that it's an attractive school,’ says Kjersti Nøttum Haaland (23).
How to reduce social disparities among children
Today, NHH professor Katrine V. Løken and her expert group are presenting their recommendations to the Minister of Education: How can kindergartens, schools, and after-school programs contribute to reducing social disparities?
Setting the course for priorities in healthcare
How to provide a good and fair healthcare service within the resources available to Norway? The expert group, with Professor Kurt Brekke as a member, has assessed the consequences of increased transparency about the Norwegian government's willingness to pay.
Mobiles should be out of the classrooms
A doctoral thesis from NHH last year sparked the debate on mobile phone bans in schools: Sara Abrahamsson's research showed that banning mobile phones led to better grades and less bullying. Now the government is tightening the rules on mobile phone usage significantly.
Nature Risk Commission with clear recommendations
Interest in the work of the Nature Risk Commission has increased in line with media attention on nature loss in Norway. Now, the Commission shows how businesses and the public sector can work more systematically with nature risk.
Tore Hillestad featured in Forbes
‘Norway is a small country but at NHH Executive we aspire to have an international reach,’ says Director Tore Hillestad.
Consequences of Changes in Commuting Patterns
On Monday 12 February 2024 Azam Azad Gholami will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend her thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Attacks in the Red sea: Far-reaching economic and political consequences
NHH researcher and shipping expert Gabriel M. Fuentes is a former officer in the merchant navy with experience in navigating through the Gulf of Aden and the Suez Canal. He closely monitors the crisis in the Red Sea.
Changed career at the age of 56
NHH alumna Dagrun Waag Linchausen pursued not one but two careers. Her advice: ‘Just go for it!’
Kenneth Fjell joins expert commitee
How should Norway ensure national control over critical digital infrastructure? The government has established an expert committee with NHH professor Kenneth Fjell as a member.
Haaland nominated for honorary award
NOKUT awards an honorary prize to an individual who has made an extraordinary contribution to educational quality in Norway. Professor Jan I. Haaland from the Department of Economics is nominated.
New PhD thesis on decentralized supply channels
On Monday 22 January 2024 Mahnaz Fakhrabadi will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend her thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Irene Marta Brusini received the Solesin Award
PhD researcher at NHH Irene Marta Brusini has been awarded The Valeria Solesin Prize, named after the Italian researcher who was killed in the Paris terrorist attack at the Bataclan in 2015.
Kjell Ove Røsok awarded The Bronze Sponge
NHH's bachelor's students have chosen their favorite lecturer this autumn: Associate Professor Kjell Ove Røsok has received the Bronze Sponge for extraordinary efforts.
Research trio received Research Dissemination Award 2023
This 2023 Award for Excellent Knowledge Dissemination goes to the core team at the Centre for Sustainable Business: Sveinung Jørgensen, Lars Jacob Tynes Pedersen and Siv R. Skard.
These NHH researchers are paid publication bonuses
14 employees at NHH are paid bonuses, after publication in leading international journals. A top publication results in a cash payment of NOK 120,000.
Five things we need to do to close the gender wage gap
‘Firms and universities must take diversity and inclusion seriously. Many already do, but there is still room for progress,’ says NHH Professor Astrid Kunze to Authority Magazine.
Among Europe’s 50 best
NHH Norwegian School of Economics is ranked as number 45 on the Financial Times’ overall ranking, same as last year.
Our student ambassadors share their best advice
They are ready to answer all your questions on student life and how it is to live in Bergen. Get to know them better – and find out what they like the best about NHH.