NHH Board meeting 29 January
On the agenda is among other things the employment processes of new vice rectors and heads of departments for 2025-2029.
Internal news
Here you'll find internal news for NHH employees.
The 2025 ENGAGE.EU Staff Academy is now officially open
Explore great course opportunities for staff.
New and updated welfare offers for employees
Get to know NHH's discount offers, training offers, priority in kindergarten admissions and learn more about Småbruket.
Launching a new joint onboarding solution for new employees
Automatic sending of emails prior to start-up and a dedicated onboarding page with useful content await new employees at NHH. In addition, leaders and onboarding coordinators receive a dedicated tool.
Booking deadline for Småbruket for the school winter and Easter holidays 2025
NHH’s cabin for staff is now ready for the winter season. The booking deadline for the school winter and Easter holidays this year is 31 January.
Do you have any ideas for gender equality measures?
NHH is now announcing funding for gender equality measures at the departments. The application deadline is 17 February.
New Article on the Use of AI in Career Guidance at NHH
Career advisor Alexandra Blumenstein has published her first article on how artificial intelligence (AI) is used in career guidance at NHH.
Foundation for Applied Research is calling for applications
The closing date for applications is 1 February 2025. Researchers and research groups affiliated to SNF are eligible to apply.
Calling PhD candidates to apply for week-long course in Vienna
Polish your manuscript for success at this new ENGAGE.EU PhD course delivered by NHH and WU Vienna in March.
Mission Award and Town Hall meeting
This year's Christmas Town Hall was filled with awards, honors, a meeting with NHH's new rector and, lots of good food and the Santa orchestra.
Calendar door 15: Øystein Thøgersen
In the fifteenth and last calendar door of the NHH Employee Calendar 2024 we find Rector Øystein, who is very passionate about Christmas decorations.
Calendar door 14: Aysil Emirmahmutoglu
In the fourteenth calendar door of the NHH Employee Calendar 2024 we find Aysil. Learn more about the Turkish way of celebrating New Year's Eve.
Building Connections – and Gingerbread Houses
Inclusiveness and diversity aren’t just values we talk about at NHH—they’re at the heart of the BELONG Project. Last Friday, December 13th, our mentorship program kicked off with an event that was every bit as meaningful as it was festive.
Calendar door 13: Stig Ulvedal
In the thirteenth calendar door of the NHH Employee Calendar 2024 we find Stig, who is looking forward to singing carols with the family and walking around the Christmas tree.
Calendar door 12: Tomi Rajala
In the twelfth calendar door of the NHH Employee Calendar 2024 we find Tomi, who loves to sing Christmas carols and wishes for everyone to experience a little magic of the season.
Helge Thorbjørnsen will be the new rector at NHH
The NHH Board has today decided to appoint Professor Helge Thorbjørnsen (49) as the new rector. Thorbjørnsen will assume the position on 1 August 2025, succeeding Øystein Thøgersen.
Endre Bjørndal has passed away
It is with great sadness that we have received news of the passing of Professor Endre Bjørndal, aged just 58.
NHH Board meeting 16 December
On the agenda is employment of the rector at NHH in the period 01.08.2025-31.07.2029.
Calendar door 11: Magdalena Ims
In the eleventh calendar door of the NHH Employee Calendar 2024 we find Magdalena. Her favorite Christmas food is a beetroot soup served with homemade dumplings filled with meat, mushrooms and smoked "pinnekjøtt".
Calendar door 10: Merete Ånes
In the tenth calendar door of the NHH Employee Calendar 2024 we find Merete, who is looking forward to going to Gimmeland Gaard at Bontveit in December to cut down their own Christmas tree and visit Santa.
Calendar door 9: Jovana Milic
In the ninth calendar door of the NHH Employee Calendar 2024 we find Jovana, who the Serbian tradition of lighting badnjak (oak branches) on fire on Christmas Eve.
Teaching Opportunity at the Summer School in Sofia, Bulgaria
Faculty at NHH is invited to teach at UNWE’s ENGAGE.EU Summer School in June 2025. This is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues in the alliance.
Calendar door 8: Gavin Lamb
In the eigth calendar door of the NHH Employee Calendar 2024 we find Gavin, who is looking forward to Christmas movies, eggnog and skiing.
Norwegian Courses for Employees Spring 2025
This spring, we are offering Norwegian courses for employees at both Level 1 (A1-A2) and Level 3 (B1). The application deadline is 15 December.
Calendar door 7: Fitia Andria
In the seventh calendar door of the NHH Employee Calendar 2024 we find Fitia, who describes herself as Malagasy French.
Calendar door 6: Justyna Beresniewicz
In the sixth calendar door of the NHH Employee Calendar 2024 we find Justyna, who already feels like part of the NHH team and points to the Christmas Lunch at NHH as a highlight
Calendar door 5: Lulzim Shala
In the fifth calendar door of the NHH Employee Calendar 2024 we find Lulzim. Find out why many people in Albania, still refer to the Christmas tree as 'The New Year's tree.'
Call for applications - Åsgard 2025
Through the Åsgård programme, faculty and administrative staff can apply to travel on a professional stay in France. Application deadline 20 December 2024.
Calendar door 4: Mateusz Mysliwski
In the fourth calendar door of the NHH Employee Calendar 2024 we find Mateusz. Did you now that fried carp is the fish that is traditionally eaten on Christmas Eve where he comes from?
Calendar door 3: Astrid Ovidia Mjell Strand
In the third calendar door of the NHH Employee Calendar 2024 we find Astrid. Learn more about her traditions decorating the Christmas tree, eating cloudberry cream and watching "Grevinnen and Hovmesteren".
Would you like to join Norway’s Highest Santa Orchestra?
We welcome all employees who plays, has played, or dreams of playing an instrument to join us in bringing festive cheer to the Christmas lunch 19 December.
Calendar door 2: Samuel James Piotrowski
In the second calendar door of the NHH Employee Calendar 2024 we find Sam, who is going back to the States for the holiday season.
Holiday and working hours during Christmas 2024
Do you have unused vacation days, accrued hours, or entitlements to senior days? Find out here what you can carry over to next year and what must be used before the end of the year.
The Library Invites You for Gløgg and Gingerbread Cookies
All employees and students are invited for gløgg and gingerbread cookies on Friday 6 December. From 11:00 onwards, we will create a cozy pre-Christmas atmosphere.
Calendar door 1: Minna Danbom-Tryti
In the first calendar door of the NHH Employee Calendar 2024 we find Minna, Learn more about her "joultorttu", cured salmon and Christmas sauna.
New responsible for NHH's overall marketing communication
Jørgen Steffensen is a new employee at the Office of Communications and External Relations.
Opening of counselling rooms on 2 December
The Office of Student and Academic Affairs invites all employees and students to the opening of NHH's new counselling rooms for students.
News about the salary negotiations 2024
The decision of the National Salary Board in the dispute cases against each major union and the state is now finalized.
Housewarming at NHH Executive
Thursday 21 November at 14.00-16.30, everyone is invited to NHH Executive's offices.
Strengthening the administration at NHH Executive
Kari Økland Lien and Katrine Ask-Rysstad are new members of the NHH Executive team.
First annual alliance conference with St. Gallen
NHH and the other member universities recently met representatives from St Gallen during the ENGAGE.EU Annual Conference in Vienna.
Watch a recording of the November Town Hall meeting
At the second Town Hall meeting of the semester employees learned more about CEMS, Alumni and the new research portal.
Legal action against the Ministry of Education and Research
Professor Leif Egil Hem has chosen to take civil action against the State and the Ministry of Education and Research after the ministry has confirmed the NHH board's decision on disciplinary action and relocation.
Nominate candidates for NHH Mission Award 2024
Do you have colleagues who have contributed to better collaboration, work with sustainability or increased value creation? Then you should nominate these for NHH Mission Award. The winner receives NOK 25,000.
Harvard summer course in pedagogy 2025
Are you thinking about improving your pedagogical skills? Apply for the excellent summer course at Harvard.
Pictures from the Autumn Party 2024
It glittered in sequins and "black and silver" when NHH invited all employees to the Autumn Party.
Short Web-Based Courses on Cyber Security
During the next weeks the Office of IT Services will share a series of short web-based courses on data protection and cyber security with all NHH employees.
Remember the Workplace Environment Survey – Your answer matters!
There’s still time left—the survey is active until November 3rd.
Experts Explore the Role of AI in Research at Bergen Workshop
In early October a dynamic three-day workshop titled "AI Crossroads in Research Support: Data, Ethics, and Grants" took place at the scenic Solstrand Hotel & Bad just outside Bergen.
Board Meeting 22 October
Tuesday, the board meets at NHH. Here is an overview of the agenda.
The Grieg Group Visits The Rafto Challenge
Managing Director Gry Larsen from the Grieg Group is this year’s guest lecturer at The Annual Thorlof Rafto Challenge on Friday 18 October.
ENGAGE.EU fuels Career Services
Recently career professionals from Tilburg University and WU gave a workshop on salary negotiations, resilience and purpose to a group of NHH students.
What do you think about the work environment at NHH?
Share your opinion in the Work Environment Survey (ARK). On 14 October, all employees will receive an email with the survey.
ENGAGE.EU funding brings new podcast and workshop to life
Two NHH researchers were among the winning initiatives selected to receive Engage.EU seed funding to create platforms for knowledge exchange.
Sign up for the Autumn Party 2024
Friday 25 October the Autumn Party for employees will take place at Grieghallen. Don't miss out on the festivities and remember to sign up. The registration deadline has been extended to Wednesday 23 October at 12 noon.
Six Applicants for the Rector Position
One woman and five men have applied for the position of rector at NHH.
Local salary negotiations 2024
The parties involved in local wage negotiations at NHH have agreed that this year's local salary negotiations will be finally concluded in January 2025. Salary increases will come into effect from February 2025, at the earliest, and will be backdated to the effective date of the applicable collective agreement.
Apply for promotion to professor?
The deadline to submit applications for personal promotion to full professor on the basis of competence is set to 31 October 2024.
Enhance Your Teaching Skills with the BRIDGE Program: Applications Open
The BRIDGE programme, part of ENGAGE.EU and hosted by Tilburg University, offers faculty members an opportunity to develop and refine their skills in executive education.
Funeral for Victor D. Norman
Professor emeritus Victor D. Norman’s funeral will take place at noon on Wednesday 2 October. NHH will fly the flag at half mast on the day.
Personal records in Stoltzekleiven Opp
Stoltzekleiven Opp 2024 offered a lot of smiles and brilliant efforts. The fit NHH employees all finished the hard race.
Launch: NHH’s research support portal
The Office of Research Administration (FAA) has launched a new research support portal to streamline and enhance your research experience at NHH.
NHH will not be the same without him
It was with great sadness that we received the news of Victor Norman's passing.
Do great research with Småforsk
The application deadline is 16 October 2024.
Training on reproducible methods in empirical economics
Reproducing empirical research results is important for validating research findings that often are used for evidence-based policy advice.
Apply for Research Leave
The deadline to apply for research leave is 15 October, 2024. Tenured professors, associate professors, and university lecturers can apply.
Delivers midway report for prestigious accreditation
NHH has recently submitted a status report to AASCB.
Victor Norman has passed away
Friday evening, NHH professor emeritus Victor D. Norman passed away. 'He will be deeply missed by colleagues and all NHH students,' says NHH rector Øystein Thøgersen."
New Optician Agreement
NHH has entered into an agreement with Synsam for optician services for computer glasses. This agreement governs the costs that NHH covers.
New dissemination Award in Honour of Victor D. Norman
The award shall recognize Norman's outstanding contributions as an economist and communicator.
New employees at Communications and Finance and Accounting
Arent Kragh, Ina-Cristine Sævil Helljesen and Linnea Oskarsen are the latest additions to the Office of Communications and External Relations. Astrid Ovidia Mjell Strand and Margrethe Lønøy are new at the Office of Finance and Accounting.
Torstein Hagen gives this year's Lehmkuhl lecture
The cruise ship owner will talk about how he has built his empire and how he is driven forward. All employees are welcome on 26 September.
Register for influenza vaccine on campus
All employees who wish to take the influenza vaccine can now sign up. The deadline is Friday 27 September at 2 PM.
Celebrated PhD graduates and newcomers
In mid-August NHH combined a formal graduation ceremony for those who defended their theses this spring semester, and welcoming the semester’s new PhD research scholars.
BELONGING at NHH
NHH has been awarded a new BALANSE project to strengthen its work related to diversity and inclusion. The aim of the project is to create a culture of BELONGING-ness
The process of hiring a new rector has started
The board has initiated the work to recruit a rector after Øystein Thøgersen. The aim is that the appointment will take place at the board meeting on 16 December. The new rector will take office on 1 August, 2025.
Sign up for fire safety course
All employees are encouraged to sign up for a course in basic fire safety.
Watch a recording of the Town Hall
The agenda for the first town hall meeting of the autumn semester spanned frå digitalization via the Asset Management and the Argentum agreement to welfare offers for NHH employees. If you missed it, you can watch a recording here.
Norway's Professor in Auditing has turned 70!
Professor Aasmund Eilifsen will be celebrated on 4 September for reaching the 70-year milestone.
Work out sessions for NHH Employees at Lehmkuhlhallen
We are pleased to announce that the work out sessions for NHH employees at Lehmkuhlhallen are back!
First Board meeting in the autumn semester
On Tuesday the NHH Board gathers for the first meeting of the autumn semester.
Intensive classes on how company taxation affects business decisions
Around 20 international PhD students gathered in Bergen to attend the course “EEU551 The Real and Reporting Effects of Business Taxation”.
Free places for the Stoltzen race
There are 10 free places for the Stoltzekleiven Opp Race Friday 27 September.
Collaborate with Purpose at the ENGAGE.EU Think Tank 2025: Call for applications now open
Faculty members at NHH are invited to take part in the 2025 ENGAGE.EU Think Tank, hosted by WU Vienna on March 3-7, 2025.
Extended application deadline for the Norwegian course - please sign up again!
We have decided to extend the application deadline for our Norwegian course for international employees' level 2 (A2-B1) until 21 August 2024, due to a technical error with the original application form.
No explanation for white powder at NHH
The white powder that was discovered at NHH on Monday turned out to be harmless. There is still no explanation as to how it appeared on campus.
Nominate candidates for the Lehmkuhl grant 2024
Do you have excellent master’s students whose thesis is related to or contribute to innovation and entrepreneurship? If so, you can nominate them for the Lehmkuhl Grant.
White powder led to an emergency call
The police, fire brigade and ambulance rushed to NHH on Monday.
The students are arriving at campus
Finally, the students are back and brings life to the corridors. The international students received an extra warm welcome with "Grill and greens" on Friday afternoon
Call for applications - SCANCOR Stanford spring 2025
Under the leadership of Patricia Bromley, SCANCOR facilitates scholarly residencies within Stanford’s Graduate School of Education, located in the heart of Silicon Valley
Inclusive, informative, unforgettable
The Welcome Week 2024 project group has created an exciting programme for this year’s Welcome Week, dedicated to ensuring a warm and informative start for our new students.
Have a nice summer!
Paraplyen has summer holiday in July and the intranet will not be updated in this period. We will be back in August! See when the Office of Property Management are available, and when the canteens open again in this article.
From Cincinnati to Bergen on Study abroad
24 students from Cincinnati in Ohio visited NHH this semester to learn more about the Scandinavian countries.
Applauds when a PhD graduate gets a top international placement
One of the best indicators of the quality of NHH’s doctoral education is where the candidates get hired. Department of Finance also sees it as an important element in strengthening their global academic network.
Good first months at FAIR
Jon Gunnar Tufta and Katarzyna Maria Kosela-Dordevic strengthen the administrative team at FAIR.
First special issue in print
The journal BETA - Scandinavian Journal of Business Research specializes in research on economics and administration in a Scandinavian context.
Information about the salary negotiations for 2024
This year's local salary negotiations at NHH have been postponed until autumn 2024.
Øystein turns 60!
The Rector turns 60 on 27 June this year.
Gaza war: Condemns violations of international law
Universities Norway (UHR) calls for a ceasefire and a halt to the attacks against civilians in Gaza and Israel.
Summer lunch, Town Hall meeting and 60-year celebration
During the last Town Hall meeting before the summer, rector was surprised with balloons and cake.