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.
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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.
Got a job in London while being a NHH student
‘Technological and economics skills are becoming more important than ever,’ says former NHH student, Aelon Nicolson. He is now working as a Global Data Specialist at Bloomberg in London.
How multinational companies use organizational mechanisms that encourage social interaction
On Thursday 12 April 2023 Christina Roe Steen will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend her thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
NHH researchers from all over the world are learning Norwegian
Ten international NHH researchers have gone through a linguistic transformation. ‘They truly are amazing,’ says Kari Johanne Oma, who teaches Norwegian at NHH.
DOES SUSTAINABILITY NEED A LITTLE MORE POPULISM?
Those promoting sustainability need to create better narratives to generate support.
WE DON'T UNDERSTAND THE IMPLICATIONS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
When it comes to artificial intelligence, we develop solutions that we don’t fully understand, and so we don’t understand their implications. Consequently, we also don’t understand what ethical dilemmas may arise.
Løken receives the Nansen award for young researchers
The Fridtjof Nansen award for young researchers 2023 goes to NHH Professor Katrine V. Løken. She receives the prestigious prize for her excellent research in economics.
NHH graduates have never been so in demand
Vilde Glesnes (24) completed her master's degree during the pandemic and was offered a job while she was still a student. The same is true for most of the people with whom she studied.
Five Things You Need To Be A Highly Effective Leader During Turbulent Times
As part of the Authority Magazine series about leadership during turbulent times, they had an interview with Aksel Mjøs, Head of the Department of Finance.
Are 104 games the way forward for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Since FIFA announced the 2026 World Cup is to feature 48 teams organized in 16 three-team groups, a lot of criticism has been raised by fans, media, and researchers.
DON’T SOW DOUBT ABOUT THE TAX LOOPHOLE BEING CLOSED – THEN THE EXODUS MIGHT SLOW DOWN
The influx of rich Norwegians into Switzerland is increasing. New calculations clearly show that this is about exploiting a tax loophole to avoid paying the bill for deferred income tax.
NHH SYMPOSIUM 2023: WE WANT TO CHALLENGE
This year's NHH Symposium asks how we will shape Norway's future over the next seven years. ‘Our ambition is to point out the possibilities,’ says programme executive Harald Sollohub Stensaker.
NHH STUDENTS ARE SATISFIED WITH THEIR STUDIES
The latest study Barometer survey shows that NHH scores particularly well when it comes to relevance to working life. ‘Our students are among the most satisfied in Norway,’ says Vice Rector Stig Tenold.
`A day to celebrate what has been achieved by and for women´
`During my career I have met other women who are passionate about what they do, and they have fun doing so. They have made me want to be like them´, Associate Professor at NHH, Malin Arve says.
WON THE BEST MASTER’S THESIS AWARD – ‘AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS A JOKE’
NHH students Tobias Myrvoll (24) and Peder Undeli (25) wrote their master’s thesis on the price effects of the power cable between Norway and Germany. The Department of Business and Management Science awarded it master's thesis of the year.
USING STATISTICS TO MANAGE CLIMATE RISK
NHH researchers Geir Drage Berentsen and Håkon Otneim will use statistics to help the business world adapt to the rapidly changing climate.
Say hello to Dino!
Dinogen Uruthiran (23) is the leader of what is perhaps Norway's most active student association. His advice to new students: ‘Do what keeps you motivated.’
Tesla triumphs
The electric car giant excels in the Norwegian Innovation Index 2022. ‘Tesla has turned the car industry upside down,’ says NHH Professor Tor W. Andreassen.
Maritime transport applications in an operational efficiency perspective
On Tuesday 21 February 2023 Gabriel Fuentes Lezcano will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
From finance in London to shipping professor at NHH
Haiying Jia was recently appointed full professor at NHH. She is an expert on shipping and finance. During her PhD in UK, she worked as an investment analyst in London.
HOW TO AVOID EMBARRASSING MISTAKES IN ENGLISH
In English, the Norwegian term ‘minibank’ does not translate to ‘minibank’. And you cannot simply translate ‘konstituert leder’ into ‘constituted leader’. NHH Norwegian School of Economics’ new, freely available term base can help avoid the most embarrassing mistakes.
Don’t say ‘misogyny’
'This isn’t an essay about trans rights or what it means to be a woman. It is an essay about how language shapes the way we see each other, and language reaches far beyond the trans debate.'
Huge interest in the energy commissions conclusions
This week, head of the Energy Commission, NHH professor Lars Sørgard, presented the commission´s conclusions and recommendations. How can Norway increase its electricity production in the future?
Four Essays in Natural Resource Economics
On Thursday February 9 2023 Rasmus Noss Bang will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
New course in finance emphasises motivation
‘We want to contribute to more NHH students gaining competence and practical experience within the Norwegian asset management environment,’ says NHH's Rector Øystein Thøgersen.
From NHH to Manhattan: ‘There are so many opportunities that people don’t know about’
PhD candidate David Ogudugu spends his days writing his doctoral thesis at NHH. Last year, he swapped NHH and Bergen for Rutgers University in Newark.
Løken leads new expert group
NHH professor Katrine V. Løken will lead an expert group that will look at how kindergartens, schools and day care facilities for schoolchildren (SFO) can contribute to equalizing social differences.
How to get funding from the Research Council of Norway
In 2022, Alexander Willén received NOK 8 million in funding through the Researcher Project for Young Talents. Read his tips about the application process.
NORWAY, A POOR COUNTRY?
For many of us, it would probably be a good idea to tighten our belts. But do we have to? And what about those who can’t tighten their belts any further? So asks Victor Norman in the newspaper Dagens Næringsliv.
‘THE EXTRA EFFORT HAS REALLY PAID OFF’
Mina Henni Røhme (25) and Ina Lisa Tobiassen (24) received the award for best master’s thesis in 2022 at the Department of Economics.
Essays on Mutual Funds
On Thursday 12 January 2023 André Wattø Sjuve will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Essays on Inequality Acceptance and Meritocracy
On Tuesday 10 January 2023 Oda Kristine Storstad Sund will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend her thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
`Will limit the reporting of aggressive tax planning´
Last week the EU Court Justice made a striking decision. The court says that a 2018 directive intended to mandate the collection and exchange of information about cross-border tax arrangements, violates the lawyer-client confidentiality.
Discussed tax transparency initiatives
Currently, tax transparency ranks high on governments’ agenda as being one of the key policy tools to reduce tax avoidance and evasion. This week NHH and SNF arranged a conference on tax transparency.
Say hi to our international student ambassadors
No matter the questions, our international student ambassadors can answer them. Get to know them better and find out what is their best NHH memory.
Among Europe’s best business schools
NHH is ranked as number 45 on the Financial Times’ overall ranking and has thus climbed ten places compared with last year's ranking.
Learning from each other's crisis management
Don't fear doomsday, but invest in innovation before a crisis hits, says Professor Bram Timmermans. Handling external shocks was the topic when NHH and Telenor invited to "The HUB Summit".
‘Enormous potential for free NHH courses’
NHH recently released the online course ‘Business Models for Sustainability’ in what is known as a MOOC. It is free and available to anyone who is interested. ‘The potential is enormous,’ Sveinung Jørgensen says.
Experiments in Sustainable Business
On Monday 5 December 2022 Hussnain Bashir will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Sæthre receives an ERC Starting Grants
Associate Professor Morten Sæthre has been awarded an ERC Starting Grant for his project «Distributional Effects of Environmental Policy: DEEP».
Are banks any more secure today than they were in 2008?
Financial researcher Elizaveta Sizova is not convinced that banks are in a better position today than they were in 2008. That’s when the big international banks collapsed like a house of cards.
Innovation index exported worldwide
The world's first ranking of the most innovative companies, as customers experience them, has been developed at NHH. Soon eight countries imported and implemented the Norwegian Innovation Index.
Exploring the Interrelationship between the Accounting Craft and «Big Data»
On Friday 2 December 2022 Andreas Ulfsten will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.