The annual conference of IAME (International Association of Maritime Economists) gathered in Bergen and at NHH this year. They learned that environmentally conscious cargo owners and climate itself is likely to put a premium cost on the business.
With experience as both a researcher and business leader, Magne Angelshaug is now appointed CEO of the Centre for Applied Research at NHH (SNF).
«Momentum and solid academic credentials have been the guiding principles of outgoing NHH Rector Øystein Thøgersen. But more than anything, it’s always been about the students – who simply call him «Thøgers.»
Nearly 50 alumni, and just as many toddlers, showed up for NHH’s very first parental leave meet-up for alumni in Oslo.
NHH launches major push for student startups together with UiB and HVL.
Professor Karin Thorburn received The Inspirational Teaching Award and NOK 250,000 for her dedication to excellent teaching.
More than 750 researchers, policymakers and industry experts are gathered in Bergen to discuss pressing questions in environmental and resource economics.
On Wednesday 25 June 2025 Benjamin P. Fram will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
On Thursday 26 June 2025 Henrik Svensli will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Yesterday, the Norwegian School of Economics once again became a global meeting point for leading minds in corporate finance.
`Europe must continue to invest in bold, independent research — the ERC is key to that mission,´ says NHH Professor Bertil Tungodden.
A new UK regulation was intended to make large companies more transparent about their tax practices. The result? More reporting and polished language, but not more real insight.
A tax on new clothing, a plastic packaging fee, and subsidies for electronics repair are among the recommendations from a government-appointed expert group, which today presented its report to the Minister of Climate and Environment.
Nordic tax experts agree that we need an exit tax in times of mobility and instability. The devil is, however, as always in the details. How to design such a tax with a minimum unwanted side effects and distortions?
On Friday 6 June 2025 Trang Quynh Vu will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend her thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Maximilian Rohrer first came to NHH as a master’s student, and the experience left a lasting impression. NHH became his alma mater — a place he still holds dear and feels closely connected to.
Starting in autumn 2025, NHH students can choose a dedicated sustainability track through the ENGAGE.EU alliance.
While inheritances matter for some, particularly those with very wealthy parents, they do not play a significant role in overall wealth inequality.
NHH recently welcomed students and corporate representatives from across Europe to the annual CEMS Nordic Forum.
Top scholars gathered in Bergen to rethink how imagined futures shape today’s decisions.
One of the world’s most influential labor economists, Berkeley Professor David Card, will deliver the Sandmo Lecture on Public Policy at NHH.
A new study shows that share prices rise when NBIM announces its intention to vote against corporate management. `The market sees it as a sign that someone is watching, ´ says NHH researcher Tzu-Ting Chiu.
Would you do it? A new study reveals how a single promise can tilt the scales toward honesty.
This week, NHH hosted the first joint workshop on Tax and Sustainability in collaboration with WU Vienna University of Economics and Business and the University of Mannheim.
Professor Bertil Tungodden has been selected as Norway’s representative in the new ERC Ambassador Network.
Together with 32 other business schools across the Nordic region, NHH has submitted a joint statement to the accreditation body AACSB in response to its recent change to one of its ten guiding principles.
Meet some of our students in Australia, New Zealand, Italy and Portugal.
Yue Shi has studied how rainfall affects home insurance. She finds increasing risk over time, significant geographical differences – and a clear need for new thinking as the climate gets wetter.
Norwegian insurance company Gjensidige are now implementing AI-agent Eva to handle claims from clients directly. They are aiming for Eva to handle up to 70 percent of claims from individual customers in the future.
People live and work under conditions that few in Norway can imagine. During One Ocean Week, students and other participants got to experience these realities up close.
`My academic journey has been a bit of a global one, Xiaoguang Wu says.
Katrine V. Løken (42), Steffen Juranek (43), and Kurt R. Brekke (56) have been appointed as new vice rectors at NHH. ` A young and dynamic dream team´, says incoming rector Helge Thorbjørnsen.
Join the Nordic Qualitative Research Forum at NHH – April 25.
On Thursday 24 April 2025 Yue Shi will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend her thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
What happens when CEOs must balance the demands of shareholders, boards, and society? NHH Professor Therese Egeland joins Gjensidige CEO Geir Holmgren and others at the SHE Conference to explore leadership and ownership dilemmas.
When One Ocean Week sails in from April 5–11, NHH is, of course, participating. Dive into our events where several of our experts will share their knowledge.
Agriculture is a core value in itself because we all need food. But sometimes, we should take a hard look in the mirror before criticizing others.
On Monday 31 March 2025 Daniel Vasconcellos Archer Duque will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Women are underrepresented in the field of economics, especially at the professor level. `However, NHH has over 50 percent female PhD candidates. That bodes well for the future,´ says Malin Arve.
Aysil Emirmahmutoglu arrived at NHH five years ago. `In Norway it is possible both to have a family and full-time job´, says the Associate Professor, originally from Turkey.
PhD candidate Paula Navarro Sarmiento has secured a postdoctoral position at CEMFI in Madrid, one of Europe’s top research institutes in economics.
On Friday 14 March 2025 Agnes Bamford will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend her thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
An expert committee, including NHH professor Kenneth Fjell, has assessed how the state can ensure national control over critical digital communication infrastructure.
After only six months as a PhD candidate, Lene Mortensen received an award for her research project. `Highly promising, ´ noted the committee.
On Tuesday 11 March 2025 David Ogudugu will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
On Thursday 27 February 2025 Johan Ludvig Schmidberger Karlsen will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Answers from NHH's alumni on how quickly they obtained relevant jobs, their career development, and salary in the first three years are a substantial part of the basis for NHH’s position in the Financial Times' (FT) annual ranking of European business schools.
`Repair actions carry a negative social status signal. That’s why people refrain from repairing their products´, says NHH researcher Aruna D Tatavarthy.
This week, the international climate data platform EcoMap was launched. NHH has been involved in the development of this nonprofit project.
Subsidised access to full-day preschools in Uganda had long-term positive effects on children’s anthropometrics but not their learning outcomes. Cash transfers of a similar value as the preschool subsidy had a similar impact.
Stein W. Wallace has been named an honorary member of the Norwegian Operations Research Society.
The Bergen Chamber of Commerce is stepping up its commitment to entrepreneurship and innovation by establishing a new expert group for entrepreneurship.
"I have really become more aware of the importance of human rights in business, and I can definitely see myself pursuing a career in this field," said Max.
This week marked the launch of the national research center, RenewHydro, which will receive NOK 370 million to usher hydropower into a new era. NHH is one of the key research partners.
Whether they pursue a career in academia or step into the business world, all highlight NHH's doctoral program as a solid academic foundation
`Shipping moves closer to 80 percent of the world’s cargo by volume, making transportation costs a critical economic factor´, says NHH researcher Gabriel M. Fuentes, himself from Panama.
Odin Alnæs' (26) empirical study on inheritance and economic inequality honored at the Department of Business and Management Science.
With a decade of translation experience, PhD Candidate Claudia E. Zapata Urrego dives into new research at NHH, exploring the future of human involvement in translation.
NHH researchers who have had articles published in internationally high-ranked journals were this week rewarded with publication bonuses.
What does the average Norwegian really know about finance? The answer Emil Kristiansen and Snorre Helno received, surprised them.
Hien Nguyen and Kenneth Hartmann's master's thesis on competition in the grocery industry went all the way to the top at the Department of Economics at NHH.
On Monday January 6, 2025, Thora Lou will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend her thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
The NHH Board has today decided to appoint Professor Helge Thorbjørnsen (49) as the new rector. Thorbjørnsen takes office on 1 August 2025, succeeding Øystein Thøgersen.
Just ten years ago, Ingar K. Haaland (34) was an NHH student. Today, he was promoted to full professor.
“Today we are gathered to celebrate a milestone. This moment marks the end of your studies and the start of your life tomorrow.”
Jovinary Kajuna has studied banking and finance in Dar es Salaam and completed a master's degree in Kristiansand. The 28-year-old from Tanzania is now a PhD research fellow at NHH.
The very wealthiest benefit from a far lower effective tax burden compared to those earning slightly less, a new study shows.
Ole Kristian Dyskeland has received an award for the best PhD paper recently presented at a conference. The NHH doctoral student shares the prize with John S. Lilletvedt from UiB.
This week, NoCeT hosted the Conference on Tax Transparency, a gathering of international experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to tackle the global challenge of tax avoidance and evasion.
Joelle (26) and other students from across the globe are gathering in Bergen ahead of the grand CEMS annual events and Graduation Ceremony this December.
Lars-Henrik Paarup Michelsen from the Norwegian Climate Foundation has been appointed chair of international advisory board for societal engagement.
On Monday 16 December Iffat Tarannum will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend her thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
The Norwegian School of Economics' master's program is ranks top nationally by Financial Times.
Adjunct Professors Jay Van Bavel and Nicolai J Foss are both ranked in the international citation index Clarivate of 2024.
Get to know the students and hear their best advice to succeed in the new bachelor degree in economics and data science.
This is how the students feel about The Norwegian School of Economics new international bachelor program.
Johan Ludvig S. Karlsen decided to pursue a PhD in finance at NHH. 'I wasn’t ready to settle for a full-time business job´.
“I wanted to combine my studies with international experiences. It was an easy choice,” said Martin Løkse Sand.
Associate Professor Ingar Haaland underlines the importance of earning coding skills before entering the world of business.
On Friday 6 December 2024 Lars Arvei Moen will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Heidi Koponen has always been drawn to the field of macroeconomics and policy.
On Monday 11 November 2024 Ingvild Skarpeid will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend her thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Two NHH researchers were among the winning initiatives selected to receive Engage.EU seed funding to create platforms for knowledge exchange.
On Friday 29 November 2024 Eirik Berger Abel will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
`For researchers to make a difference, we need to stay connected to the challenges the industry is facing in the real world´, Professor Haiying Jia says.
The master students recently had their very first meeting with their mentors, who are ready to share their experiences and help the students find their way into the workforce.
Nevertheless, the future Telenor boss offers valuable advice to students who want to move up in the world of finance.
`It is a great honor. Victor Norman has been a role model,´ says Kalle Moene.
If a case of academic misconduct for a PhD candidate can lead to expulsion, it is essentially a dismissal process. In that case, job protection goes out the window.
The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economics goes to a trio who have studied differences in prosperity between nations. `An excellent award for those of us who are doing research on poverty and inequality,´ says Kjetil Bjorvatn.
A groundbreaking study with contributions from more than 300 scholars reveals that researchers often underestimate the uncertainty of their findings.
The government seeks a new law on defense and security procurement to enable Norway to acquire defense materials more quickly.
On Tuesday 22 October 2024 Monica Beeder will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend her thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
Five men and one woman have applied for the top job at the Norwegian school of economics
Nikoline Valaker and Adna Alibasic's master's thesis is "innovative and aims to solve a practical problem", the committee's states.
Victor D. Norman was a leading figure in international economics. This column outlines the contributions he made to the field through his own research, his leadership in several research projects in Norway and Europe, and the organisation of the most pleasurable conferences and workshops in the profession.
It was with great sadness that we received the news of Victor Norman's passing.
Ten percent of the Norwegian population does not visit the dentist, often due to financial constraints. Today, the Dental Health Committee will present its NOU, which highlights potential solutions.
The aviation industry has partnered with NTNU, NHH, Cicero, and Sintef to develop solutions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from Norwegian air traffic.
