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When mama keeps pushing you
In a country like Denmark, there are an extraordinarily amount of possibilities in terms of education. Because of that, parents who might have had different living conditions in their native country tend to put more pressure on their children when it comes to education. But is that really a bad thing? Or is it merely an attempt to make us harness the opportunities they never had?
17 Oct 2017
From the books to the field: CBS goes to Uganda
24 CBS students switched out their CBS classrooms for the African heat, when they went to Uganda for field research as part of their Master's program in Business, Language and Culture.
16 Oct 2017
New university building facilitates collaboration between China and Denmark
The Sino-Danish Center (SDC) recently moved into a new building located north of Bejing. The new building will enhance collaboration between Danish and Chinese universities and benefit researchers and students alike, says the Principal Coordinator from CBS.
11 Oct 2017
Disaster research
Research into disasters are more evident than ever. Kristian Cedervall Lauta and Morten Thanning Vendelø, both researchers from University of Copenhagen and CBS, are part of a joint research center investigating the aftermath of devastating disasters, by trying to understand why they happen and how they affect us.
11 Oct 2017
Three ways to become a networking superstar
Student reporter Eric Maganga gives his pro-tips on how to be good at networking - both in person and online.
10 Oct 2017
Researchers need your help for scientific experiments
Have you always wanted to participate in a scientific experiment, whether it be about eye tracking or clothing consumption, but never had the chance? Wait no more. CBS researcher, Laura Winther Balling, has set up an open-source database where you can sign up and take part in different research projects. Some of them even pay you for taking part.
10 Oct 2017
Six good reasons to become a Buddy
Moving to Berlin on her own inspired Caroline Sølver to join the Buddy Program at CBS. She gives six good reasons for why you should join - one of them is getting friends for life.
10 Oct 2017
Stand up, speak up, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes
“Speak up your mind, dare to fail, and be able to work in a team with different nationalities. Be passionate, independent and motivated.”
06 Oct 2017
Once upon a time… 100 years ago
For the first time ever, CBS has a memorial plaque situated in the heart of Copenhagen. 100 years ago today, 1917 on the 1st of October, the first students attended their first class at what would eventually evolve into the prestigious institution that is CBS.
05 Oct 2017
The best cafes to work or study at in Copenhagen
Most of us have experienced the problem of finishing our coffees and outstaying our welcome at a café. That's why we've put together a list of five, nice and "hyggelige" cafes in Copenhagen that are great to work or study at in Copenhagen.
05 Oct 2017
Joining a student organization doesn’t have to be nerve-racking
It can be a little stressful applying to one of the more competitive student organization. Three of the largest and most popular student organizations shine a light on why you should join a student organization and what they are looking for when recruiting students.
03 Oct 2017
CBS fires employees due to missing out on grants
3-5 employees from Facility Management and Campus Development are getting fired due to grants not received. “Very unfortunate,” says the Campus Director. Furthermore, the two departments are being merged on the 1st of October. A member of the coordination committee argues that the process leading to the fusion will give rise to mistrust towards CBS management. The employee representative says that the job cuts could have been avoided.
29 Sep 2017
Highlights from CBS Entrepreneurial Day 2017
What do drinks with insects in them, microbiomes in your guts, and cloud-based intelligence have in common? We spent the day looking at and trying out the different products and services that student start-ups presented during CBS Entrepreneurial Day 2017. Among other things, there were investors with deep pockets, entrepreneurial cupcakes, and various types of drones.
29 Sep 2017
The closing down of EOK does not equal job cuts for now
CBS management reassures us that no job cuts are planned for now, but points out that demand and supply in the field of language can change in the future. Furthermore, the Dean of Education, Jan Molin, responds to the criticisms that have been raised in the wake of the closedown.
27 Sep 2017
Are you happily perfect?
Do you pretend to be happy, even though you’re not? This is a trend that CBS student Lina Csillag has been observing both within herself and amongst friends. Now, she has decided to make a short movie about the issue.
27. Sep 2017
Need to land a new job? Here are five soft skills you need
“I’m currently looking for a job/a new job” – that phrase is one I hear over and over again amongst my group of friends. Many of them are looking to find a job ASAP in order to pay their rent while others are just looking for something different to the job they have now.
26 Sep 2017
Helsinki’s saunas await you
No matter what time of the year you go to Helsinki, remember to be prepared. The weather shifts faster than you can say snow, but don’t worry, you’ll always find a place to get warm again.
26 Sep 2017
Present yourself – in all your shapes, sizes, clothes and opinions
The old stereotypes still rule – or do they? With the new school year starting, we also need to start embracing the broader student body, especially when we think about what a CBS student is.
26 Sep 2017
Forget about your dream job – just do something
We probably all want to do something we are passionate about. But what if the search for our passion blocks the opportunities that are right in front of us? Signe Lund Bunke decided to stop searching for her dream job and instead just take a chance and passion came along.
26 Sep 2017
Housing Chaos: The ultimate guide to find accommodation in Copenhagen
Finding accommodation in Copenhagen is like a race that can’t be won without cheats, good connections, or a booming bank account. Nevertheless, there are actually things that you can do to avoid scammers and make the chances of finding accommodation higher.
25 Sep 2017