Disinformation on social media is more than facts versus falsehoods or fake news. A new study at Hanken School of Economics shows that spreading disinformation is also an engagement program that encourages consumers to take sides in a culture war.
The Swedish foundation Marianne and Marcus Wallenbergs Foundation donates SEK 10 million to Hanken. One-fifth of the donation is included in the Cound on Hanken campaign and is thus included in the government matching.
Rector Karen Spens ends her assignment as rector at Hanken on 31.7.2022 when she becomes president of BI Norwegian Business School in Oslo. This also ends the deans' term of office on 31.7.2022.
Hanken & Helsinki GSE have been selected to host the next Economic Science Association (ESA) European Meeting 2024. We will welcome hundreds of economists from all over the world.
Faculty, administrative staff and doctoral students, please respond to this anonymous survey on sustainability in teaching, research and our work community. The questions are adapted according to the respondent's background information, but the questionnaire takes a maximum of 20 minutes to answer.
A new study conducted at Hanken School of Economics lists the most innovative companies according to Finnish consumers. The Finnish Innovation Index (FII) is a national measure of perceived innovativeness of companies among Finnish customers who have during the last six months purchased or used the products of the included companies.
It is especially relevant today to consider people experiencing vulnerability during crises. On the Cers blog, Anu Helkkula discusses the importance of including the receivers and their vulnerability experiences in creating helping efforts.
Guy Ahonen was Professor Emeritus at both Hanken and the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health. His area of expertise was human resource accounting and knowledge management. Ahonen is best known for studying the economic effects of occupational health. He also launched the concept of human resource accounts in Finland.
Did you know that Hanken's cutting-edge research is strongly related to sustainability? Hanken Research Day on 24 May presented examples of how the business school works with issues concerning the impact of business and economy on society. The participants got to take part of top research on responsible investments, equity in educational opportunities, sustainable transports, and green hydrogen.
Ideally trademarks and certification marks on various products promote sustainable development. If these tools are used properly, they increase transparency and thus promote consumer information. However, there are some challenges, professor Irene Calboli said at her Fulbright seminar at Hanken School of Economics 30 May 2022.
Faculty, administrative staff and doctoral students, please respond to this anonymous survey on sustainability at Hanken (DL 17.6.2022). The questions are adapted according to the respondent's background information, but the questionnaire takes a maximum of 20 minutes to answer.
Hanken School of Economics has recently received several major donations, and Hanken's fundraising campaign Count on Hanken thereby reaches the 5 million euros milestone.
Do you want to keep track of what is happening at Hanken School of Economics? Then read Hanken's annual magazine which highlights new research and sheds light on current study issues.
Hanken School of Economics has been welcomed as a partner of the European University alliance ENGAGE.EU. The alliance consists of leading European universities in business, economics, and the social sciences, which aims to provide European citizens with the set of skills and competences needed to tackle major societal challenges.