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Professor: “This will destroy CBS’ integrative function in the Danish education system”
Professors Niels Åkerstrøm Andersen and Bent Meier Sørensen call the Senior Management’s proposal to close six CBS programs “a return to an ordinary business school” and “a hurried decision” and blame the management for sitting idly by for months and not listening to employees’ suggestions.
17 Nov 2021
The risk of layoffs resulting from program closures could be minimal, claims General Consultation Committee member
The General Consultation Committee (HSU) has met with Senior Management about the proposed plan to close six programs. Ole Helmersen, HSU member, explains that alternative implementations of the two phases were discussed, and that he believes that the risk of layoffs can be reduced.
17 Nov 2021
CBS will not demand return of controversial one-off fee from former President
On his resignation, the former President of CBS, Per Holten-Andersen, received a one-off fee of DKK 692,000. This payment has been criticized by the National Auditors, and the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has demanded a full refund. In the fall, CBS asked the Legal Advisor to the Danish Government to investigate whether CBS could claim against the former board. And now, the conclusion is ready.
16 Nov 2021
Academic Council sends letter of concern about proposed program closures to Senior Management
Before the rumors of a proposed closure of six CBS programs was confirmed, the Chairmanship of the Academic Council sent a letter of concern to the Senior Management, in which they worry that the process will be “very closed”, like the one leading to the approval of CBS’ strategy behind closed doors in the summer 2020.
Updated: 17 Nov 2021
CBS Students: “CBS risks becoming less diverse and more elitist”
Mads Taudal Nyeng, President of CBS Students, is against the political premise behind the reduced intake. He predicts that the government will not get what it wants, which is more and better educational opportunities.
16 Nov 2021
Familiar with the nerve racking feeling of dating? Solution: doubble date!
An international business student found himself in a pickle after moving from Odense to Copenhagen and making his debut at CBS in the middle of a widespread corona lockdown… knowing nobody. And then what do you do to meet new, interesting people? If you ask Dennis Rosenlund, he’d say you make an app.
16 Nov 2021
Students protest proposal to close six CBS programs: “It’s slaughter”
More than 350 current and previous students from programs at risk of being closed are forming alliances, protests and petitions against CBS’ proposal. Students call the current process “undemocratic” and fear CBS will become just “an ordinary business school”.
15 Nov 2021
Senior Management proposes to close six programs starting from 2023 to meet government demand – layoffs cannot be ruled out
By 2030, CBS is to reduce its intake by 10%. In total, that is 628 study places in Frederiksberg. On November 12, the Senior Management presented a study place reduction plan to the CBS Board of Directors. The plan includes closing the BSc in Business Administration and Philosophy, and several master’s programs. Now, hearings will be held regarding the plan until the final agreement is made at a CBS Board meeting on December 2.
12 Nov 2021
Healthy glove gaming, misoballs and a virtual midwife
Entrepreneurial day kicked off with 25 bright new ideas lined up in stalls at Solbjerg for everyone to see, test and taste.
12 Nov 2021
A trashy issue: “The to-go packaging is our biggest hurdle”
Jespers Torvekøkken runs experiments to find solutions to their single-use coffee cups, paper bags and plastic packaging problems, for example, a pilot with coffee-cup rental, and a closed trash circuit. “Reuse is the ultimate goal,” says Chief Commercial Officer at Jespers Torvekøkken.
11 Nov 2021
Criticized company form dispensed with: “Now, only children with rich parents can afford to start businesses”
Irregular political moved and bad publicity have been the downfall of the entrepreneur company form, and on November 15, 5,500 businesses risk facing a compulsory dissolution, according to CBS professor Troels Michael Lilja. Along with Danish researchers in company law, he advised against the decision, which has resulted in Denmark having the second-highest capital adequacy requirement in the EU. The Chair of Danish Entrepreneurs says that entrepreneurs are left in a no man’s land.
10 Nov 2021
Top 10 Italian places in Copenhagen to satisfy your food cravings
As we move towards winter, the hours of sunshine are decreasing. Yet there are multiple Italian food places in Copenhagen that will warm your spirits with excellent Italian food and offer you plenty of opportunities to hang out with your friends and/or impress your date(s). Follow the advice from the students of the Italian Student Organization (ISO) while they guide you through their 10 favorite Italian places in CPH.
05 Nov 2021
CBS GLOBE students are building a school for 300 kids in Zambia – one brick at a time
"What would be the coolest thing we could do?" five students from Denmark, Hong Kong and the U.S. asked themselves. A pile of work later, they found a small non-profit organization from Zambia led by a professor at the University of Lusaka. And that was just what they were hoping to find.
04 Nov 2021
Colleague karma, elastic band exercises and a good laugh: CBS hosts wellbeing week for employees
November 15 to 19, all of CBS’ employees are invited to participate in various events, all with a common purpose – to increase psychological and physical wellbeing. “The moment I got back to CBS after the lockdown, I was challenged by my bad habits,” says Tina Falch, Ergonomics Ambassador at CBS and co-initiator of wellbeing week.
03 Nov 2021
The Capital Region of Denmark is investigating possible pollution hazards at a CBS building
Howitzvej 11–13 once used to house an electroplating factory and a laboratory. Now, the grounds are being investigated for hazardous substances such as heavy metals and chlorinated solvents that can threaten the groundwater, explains a consultant from the Capital Region of Denmark.
03 Nov 2021