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.
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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.
Honored NHH Professor Thorolf Rafto
Recently NHH had a wreath ceremony in memory of Thorolf Rafto and his work for human rights. Defense for Children International participated on behalf of Rafto Prize winner DCIP.
Essays on Energy Markets and the Environment
On Monday 11 December 2023 Kyriaki Tselika will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend her thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
‘Need for change in structure’
Madeleine Bjørnestad Røed welcomes more female investors. She believes that many of today’s leaders, who are often men, may hamper women’s career opportunities by adhering to established structures. Røed is NHH Alumni of the Year in 2023.
‘We need even more young leaders’
‘If we are to meet the digital needs of future generations of customers, we need more young leaders,’ says Ieva Martinkenaite, Head of Research and Innovation at Telenor.
Freelancers’ and independent contractors’ experiences
On Monday 20 November 2023 Christer André Flatøy will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Haaland among Norway´s young research talents
Ingar K. Haaland receives NOK 8 million in funding through the Researcher Project for Young Talents. He is now starting a research project on media bias and political polarization.
`Be Curious, Say Yes And Dare To Take Up Space´
Black History Month 2023: `Be Curious, Say Yes And Dare To Take Up Space´, NHHE Alumni Danat Tekie says.
From Caribbean to Western Norway
Shania Marcella Kalpee (27) from Trinidad and Tobago is living her best life in Norway. ‘The beauty of the city Bergen took me by surprise.’
NHH’s shipping expert Strandenes awarded Onassis Prize
Siri Pettersen Strandenes is awarded the Onassis Prize for her research work in shipping. ‘I hope this will inspire the next generation of young, talented women,’ Professor Emerita Strandenes says.
Expert group: Child benefit should be increased and taxed
Over 11 per cent of Norwegian children grow up in poor families. ‘We need to increase child benefit. That would halve the proportion of children living in poverty,’ says NHH professor Kjell G. Salvanes.
NHH has world-class EMBA specialisations
The Financial Times has ranked the world's 100 best EMBA programmes. ‘It consolidates NHH’s position as a leading international business school,’ says NHH Rector Øystein Thøgersen.
Increased focus on asset management
Professor Trond M. Døskeland will increase knowledge of asset management and private equity funds through an endowed professorship from Argentum.
NHH advances two places on FT ranking
The Norwegian School of Economics has a world-class full-time master's programme, according to the Financial Times’s latest rankings.
Norway´s outspoken football president to NHH
Football president Lise Klaveness became world famous after her Qatar speech in 2022, when she criticized the powerful FIFA organization. She is this year's Lehmkuhl lecturer at NHH on Wednesday 4 October.
Mohrmann´ s paper forthcoming in Management Science
Ulf Mohrmann starts his career as an Associate Professor at NHH with a bang: His new paper on the information processing of bank depositors is to be published in Management Science.
Ekström promoted to Full Professor
A fast-track academic career at NHH: This week Mathias Ekström was promoted to Full Professor in the field of behavioral economics. `It is an honor and a bit overwhelming´.
The industrial organisation of digital platforms and vertical markets.
On Tuesday October 3 2023 Atle Haugen will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
New thesis: Individual and household financial retirement decisions
On Tuesday September 26, 2023, Andre Lot will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Markus Lithell defends his thesis September 20
On Wednesday September 20, 2023, Markus Lithell will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
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NHH’s first Rafto Professor in Human Rights
Professor Caroline Flammer is NHH’s new Visiting Professor in Business and Human Rights. Flammer holds the Thorolf Rafto Memorial Lecture 5 September.
FAIR paper published in American Economic Review
A new NHH study, "Second-Best Fairness: The Trade-off between False Positives and False Negatives", is published in the September issue of American Economic Review.
Thorburn appointed member of a new expert committee
An expert committee is to investigate the capital structure in the savings bank sector. NHH finance professor Karin Thorburn is appointed member of the committee.
THERESE EGELAND PROMOTED TO FULL PROFESSOR
Therese Egeland, NHH's expert on organizational psychology and teamwork and host of the podcast "Leadership", has become a professor.
Gavrilova promoted to full professor
Evelina Gavrilova-Zoutman has been promoted to professor in the field of tax and public economics, and economics of crime.
Essays on unethical behaviour
On Monday 4 September 2023 Pablo Ignacio Soto Mota will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
the impact of banking crises and natural disasters on households
On Tuesday 29 August 2023 Alessandro Pizzigolotto will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
NHH student interviewed for Forbes
Benjamin Haldorsen (24) from Bergen is combing his bachelor's studies with chess. ‘Having a foot in the worlds of both business and sports has given me several exciting opportunities,’ he says to Forbes.
Started restaurant at age 18 – now strawberry entrepreneur
NHH student Erik Tien Huynh (22) talked to about 50 farmers to gain access to land. Now he has 15 employees and expects an excellent summer season. ‘The goal is to sell several tonnes of berries.’
At the cabin when the news struck
NHH alumnus Fredrik Thomassen manages 700 employees in the Silicon Valley company Superside. When he visited NHH, he talked about what happened when their bank First Republic Bank collapsed.
Chose start-up over consultancy
Mari Larsen Sæther (26) have a mother who happily remove rubbish from the street and a father who taught her to repair rather than buy new things. Now she is a business developer at the waste technology company Carrot.
NHH celebrates renewed funding for ENGAGE.EU
‘This support enables us to continue our important work, driving collaboration and innovation among European educational institutions,’ says NHH Rector Øystein Thøgersen.
NHH launches new bachelor's program in technology and business
The Norwegian School of Economics is establishing the bachelor's programme BSc in Business, Economics and Data Science from the autumn of 2024.
Goodbye for now
It is time to say goodbye to some of our student ambassadors. Read what they will miss from NHH, and the best advice they have ever received.
World-class in-house programmes
NHH Executive and AFF can boast a record-high ranking on the Financial Times sub-ranking, advancing two places from last year.
NEW EXCELLENT TEACHING PRACTITIONER at NHH
NHH Professor Eirik Sjåholm Knudsen has become an Excellent Teaching Practitioner.
Four faculty members promoted to full professor
Malin Arve, Steffen Juranek, Eirik Sjåholm Knudsen and Vincent Somville have been promoted to full professor at NHH Norwegian School of Economics.
Organizes a workshop on gender gaps in the labour market
In the end of June, Professor Astrid Kunze organizes a two-day international workshop on gender inequalities and challenges to shaping an inclusive work-life.
‘This is for the next generation of economists and leaders'
Isabella and Henrik Müller-Hansen are donating a total of NOK 1.25 million to an annual award that goes to NHH researchers who demonstrate extraordinary effort in teaching.
Piketty attracted a record-breaking audience
`Historically, we see a movement towards greater economic and political equality. I believe there is reason to be optimistic, said Thomas Piketty, giving this year's Sandmo Lecture at NHH.
New thesis on brand recall and construal level
On Tuesday 27 June 2023 Halldor Örn Engilbertsson will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
The effects of an important audit-reform from 2011
On Tuesday June 20 2023, Øivind André Strand Aase will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
A dynamic perspective on team psychological safety
On Friday 16 June 2023 Bård Fyhn will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Students’ lecturer award to Santos
Associate Professor Francisco Santos has received this year´s Bronsesvampen for his extraordinarily good teaching effort.
Closing the Circle kick off this week
Three female NHH researchers kicked off the workshop series Closing the Circle at NHH this week.
Piketty to speak on inequality at NHH
Thomas Piketty gives «The Sandmo Lecture on Public Policy» on Friday 9 June at NHH Norwegian School of Economics.
Causes and consequences of economic inequality
On Friday 2 June 2023 René Karadakic will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
78 per cent find green living difficult
Youngsters want to live climate-friendly, but are not willing to give up holiday flights, shows study from NHH and UiB.
New thesis on interorganizational networks
On Wednesday 31 May 2023 Yi Lin will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend her thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Usage of non-competes in Norway
On Tuesday 30 May 2023 Cassandra Lee Fredrickson Torgnes will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend her thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Three chapters on Fairness Preferences
On Tuesday 30 May 2023 Kjetil Røiseland Madland will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Among NHH’s Northernmost students
Marte Johansen Rognli (23) from Alta hardly knew anyone when she moved to Bergen – the city between the seven mountains. Now she wants to learn more about finance, by taking one of NHH’s nine specialisations.
A star player in his academic field
Professor Bertil Tungodden at the Department of Economics at the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) turns 60 on Thursday 4 May. He is a giant in international research, deeply committed to his subject, with a unique ability to infect others with his enthusiasm.
Essays on Empirical Labor and Health Economics
On Wednesday 24 May 2023 Sara Abrahamsson will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend her thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
98 per cent have a relevant job
The coronavirus pandemic did not put a damper on NHH students’ careers, according to a new survey. ‘Always a demand for talented business graduates.’
NHH AT THE TOP
For the fourth year in a row, the Norwegian School of Economics has the country’s most popular study programmes: 2,170 applicants have NHH as their first choice. ‘A rock-solid education for the labour market of the future,’ says Rector Øystein Thøgersen.
A new workshops series to promote research by women at NHH
`We need to increase the awareness of the research contributions made by women at NHH ´, Associate Professor and Vice Rector for research Malin Arve says.
Paternity leave – a Norwegian export?
The gender pay gap widens significantly after women have children, but this can be reduced if parental duties are shared more evenly. Norwegian men are succeeding as first movers in this area, where few other countries have ventured.