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Sustainability: Is CBS talking the talk but not walking the walk?
CBS has a copious amount of researchers that are specialists in CSR and sustainable management, and the students are, from day one, told and taught to act responsibly. But CBS does not have an overall strategy about how to be a sustainable university. We asked the University Director why. Staff members working with sustainability and CSR argue that CBS can do much more, and should if they do not want to be blamed for greenwashing.
10 Nov 2017
CBS’ 100 years in 40 minutes
The first ever historical documentary about CBS’ 100 years in the making is available for everyone to see. The film is in commemoration of CBS’ 100 years-old existence and it follows five eras of CBS history.
08 Nov 2017
Sydney: The Ocean City with a hell of a View
Thinking about going to Sydney? Sarah Møller Christiansen has some ideas on where to go if you want to check out nice beaches, cafes, and landmarks such as Sydney's Opera House. So if you're into surfing, or watching surfers, and taking strolls on the coast then read what Sydney has to offer.
07 Nov 2017
Banks love Female Invest at CBS
An organization driven by CBS students want to break the barriers and close the gender gap for investors. And it turns out to be a brilliant idea. Banks are eager to connect with Female Invest and their investment groups.
07 Nov 2017
Pack your bags, we are going to Denmark!
Manisha Bachheti decided to move to Denmark with her family out of thin air. Solely based on a gut feeling telling her that Denmark was the place to be. Her gut feeling was right. But what are the odds of getting a job which involves a project taking place in the small hometown that you just left? Not that big. But it happened to Manisha Bachheti at CBS.
07 Nov 2017
Here’s the successor to the internet – and we don’t quite understand it
Blockchain technology will revolutionize the world just like the internet did, according to experts. The technology is still in its early stages, and its implications are tricky to grasp. In a new cohort-project, four Ph.D.-students from four different departments at CBS dive into the new technology and answer some of the questions it raises.
07 Nov 2017
CBS receives DKK 25 million to research and research-based teaching
The future looks a little bit brighter for research and research-based teaching at CBS next year, as the Danish government has decided to grant extra money towards research. According to Dean of Research at CBS, Peter Møllgaard, this amount permits CBS to hire extra 30 – 40 new researchers in the coming years. At the same time, he points out that CBS still lacks about a quarter of a billion DKK compared to other universities in Denmark.
03 Nov 2017
Why do we speak English in a Danish university?
There is a constant struggle with the language barriers that spring up between Danish and international researchers, staff, and students. Now, CBS is promoting inclusion, information, and identity. The end goal… action!
03 Nov 2017
Bike-chaos at Solbjerg Plads and Dalgas Have is to be solved by students
80 students will, in collaboration with Campus Services, try to come up with ideas on how to make you park your bike elsewhere on campus, in effect making it easier to access CBS. The best ideas will be implemented, assures the Head of Estates Management.
01 Nov 2017
Does a dancing naked man belong in CBS?
The video artwork of a dancing, naked man has been the cause for debate. Students and staff have questioned whether nudity belongs in CBS. Members of CBS’ Arts Committee are pleased about the reactions and hope that it will create more debate.
31 Oct 2017
Six Danish dishes to devour while you’re here
One way of experiencing a country’s culture is through your stomach. So, here’s a list of dishes that you should sink your teeth into while in Denmark. Caution! They contain heavy amounts of fat and sugar. Velbekomme!
26 Oct 2017
Hey teacher, what kind of a dancer are you?
“Don’t just take up the same waltz as others, create your own dance,” says Mark Brown, professor in digital learning, Dublin City University, Ireland. He encourages the initiators at CBS to remember that blended isn’t just a big idea in itself, rather, it should serve big ideas in students when they kick off their new five-year blended learning project.
26 Oct 2017
It all began with a box of machetes…
Selling machetes wasn’t enough for CBS alums Martin, Frederik, and Joachim. They wanted to do something good for the world. This led to the founding of the Green Tech Challenge, a 5-day challenge which aims to help green start-ups get out of the “valley of death”. They recently held one of their challenges at CBS.
26 Oct 2017
How to do fun things in Copenhagen without breaking the bank
Copenhagen frequently shows up on lists of the most expensive cities in the world. But that doesn’t mean you have to reach deep into your pockets to enjoy the many experiences and adventures that the city has to offer. In fact, for some places you don’t even have to reach into your pocket at all.
26 Oct 2017
Will Denmark kick out Gerardo again?
Newly graduated CBS student, Gerardo José Lopez Rodriguez, must be the Danish society’s dream international student. Hard working, fluently speaking in Danish, and paying for his whole education at CBS himself. Nonetheless, he was kicked out of Denmark in the fall of 2016 due to working 63,5 hours too much over the course of four months. Read the insane story of how Gerardo has fought his way back and tackled one obstacle after the other. Maybe he’ll get to stay for good this time?
25 Oct 2017
CEO and founder: “It was a total relief to leave my job”
Henrik Zillmer, CBS alum and founder of AirHelp, didn’t think he had the confidence to start up a company. However, he ended up quitting his job and going for it. Now, AirHelp is spanning over 30 countries. The CBS alum shares his thoughts on tapping into your ambitions and using them as a driving force.
25 Oct 2017
CBS has got two new deans
The Dutch professor, Gregor Halff, is being flown in from the Singapore Management University as he will, by next year, be filling the position of Dean of Education at CBS. The new Dean of Research is Søren Hvidkjær, who’s already known at CBS, as the Head of the Department of Finance.
24 Oct 2017
Why should students run to become a representative at the university?
Three students explain why you should run to become a member of the study board, the Academic Council, or the Board of Directors.
23. Oct 2017
Belgrade: Home of spicy foods and historic monuments
Eating out in Belgrade, Serbia is like traveling to four different countries, writes CBS student Milan Stojkovic, who originates from there. He also gives you pro-tips on what to do and see when in Belgrade.
20 Oct 2017
CBS design start-up becomes part of research project
The social start-up from CBS, Novaheim, has become part of a research project at the University of Copenhagen that is aiming to empower female asylum seekers through design. An Associate Professor on the project is “delighted” about having Novaheim onboard, and describes it as “an enormous coincidence.”
18 Oct 2017