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Now all students with a negative test can book study seats and group rooms at CBS – and there is plenty of room

The new CBS test facility can test 1,000+ students and employees a day if necessary. Amanda Andresen and Laura Bech were tested before a study session at CBS Library. “It's amazing to be back,” say the two students.

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Is the grass greener on the other side?

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Irene tops ‘100 Women in Shipping’ list: “I would be prouder to be the number one person in the shipping industry”

Every year, the media allaboutshipping.co.uk honors 100 women in shipping. This year, Program Director of the Blue MBA at CBS, Irene Rosberg tops the list. But she would rather that merit comes before gender. Is the shipping industry moving ahead or still anchored in traditions and old-fashioned opinions?

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CBS’ Data Protection Officer calls an EU Court of Justice decision “one of the wildest in his field” and it has a major impact on researchers  

It started as a quarrel between an Austrian activist and Facebook, now the decision in the so-called Schrems II case in the EU Court of Justice has consequences for researchers who cannot as easily share personal data with colleagues outside the EU. The question is: Can you strive for open access and adhere to strict data protection rules at the same time?

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Philip Puggaard started the podcast series Boys Don’t Cry: “Feeling alone is the worst feeling in the world”

“When I recorded the first episode that Sunday, I remember thinking to myself how I had been in the wrong headspace all day, but that it presented the perfect opportunity to press play and record,” says CBS student Philip Puggaard. Now, he is inviting guests to share their personal experiences and have open discussions surrounding topics that are difficult to talk about.

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I guess I would have spoken to my co-students about my insecurities and worries but I don’t even know their names

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Can your entrepreneurial idea fix an economy in COVID-19 shock?

The team behind the CBS-anchored #covidWISE project has created Ideation Awards, an initiative that invites students to submit entrepreneurial ideas for solving social and economic issues arising in the wake of the pandemic. Four CBS students have already submitted their idea for hosting online museum exhibitions.

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Lockdown testimonies: Felikss travelled from Latvia to CBS by car to find out his exam was cancelled

Four international students share their experiences of studying at CBS during lockdown, how to deal with “socializing being postponed for a year”, demotivation and home sickness.

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CBS’ President and CBS Students welcome a discussion on turning SU into interest-free loans

The Danish Chamber of Commerce suggests interest-free loans could replace SU for master’s students. The President of CBS Students welcomes a discussion on the matter and hopes the debate will be constructive. A trade union warns that fewer students are likely to apply for master’s degrees if the idea is introduced.

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Two CBS graduates who scrutinized organized street gangs now accepted by world-famous journal

The thesis supervisor immediately had their attention when he suggested to Alexander Rezaei and Andreas Hansen that they should write their master’s thesis on criminal gangs. Today, they have just had an article published in an internationally acclaimed journal. What they heard when holding interviews in prison blew them away.

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The fear of being ordinary: Do you know the feeling? I sure do

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All new CBS students to be tested in academic integrity to avoid cheating

Starting from the fall semester, new students will have to pass a course on academic integrity. About 30% of the students are unsure about the rules, says Senior Adviser from CBS Library. Also, a new network is bringing together teachers, researchers and administrative staff to help students understand how to avoid academic misconduct and prevent plagiarism anxiety.

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Go to Italy, France or Finland without crossing the border: CBS and eight universities launch online elective exchanges

A new collaboration between nine European business schools, including CBS, enables fifth-semester bachelor students to take online electives at various universities. CBS’ Vice Dean of International Education envisions the collaboration potentially expanding to cover more universities and more students in future.

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The uncertainty of my future: Should I stay, or should I leave?

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How much can funny cat videos pollute us? Not much, right?

Associate Professor Attila Márton wants to teach his students to think of digitalization as something that can be as polluting as dumping wastewater in a river. Therefore, he has transformed his course in Advanced Strategic Information Management to turn students into digital ecologists.

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MarketingLab: We will beat students’ loneliness and help to write winning CVs

One of the largest student organizations at CBS is reaching out to students who are feeling lonely and lacking motivation. “The organization is a place where students can try new activities and discover new skills without fear of judgement. It’s a safe space to find out if crazy ideas are actually brilliant instead,” according to the board members.

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International scientific publishers milk universities – you and I pay the price

International scientific publishers have profit margins that rival Google and Apple. Universities are struggling to disentangle themselves from the system, which has created a state of dependence. “It’s daylight robbery,” says CBS Director of Library and Campus Services. Does a new agreement with the Danish universities outline a way out?  

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Test center and control procedures: CBS to reopen on April 6

A negative corona test taken within the past 72 hours will be your access card to the CBS campus when it reopens on April 6. CBS Students is seated at the table when CBS discusses detailed plans for the gradual reopening. “Study places and group rooms are first priority,” says the President of CBS Students.

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Job wanted: Launching a career during a pandemic

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CBS almost reaches goal for international graduate employment rate two years early

Just three years ago, non-Danish CBS graduates had the lowest employment rate. Only 22% were employed two years after graduation. Now, the figure has risen to 30%, only a hair’s breadth from CBS’ goal. CBS' International Talent Retention Manager has some ideas to potentially further boost the employment rate.

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