In his guest comment in the Liechtensteiner Volksblatt, Thomas Moll (BBA), Head of the Affiliated Institute SME Centre, writes about sources for reinforcing innovation and successful innovation management. To the article ...
On 12 December 2012, students from the Bachelor’s degree programme in Business Administration at the University of Liechtenstein presented their seminar papers on the principality’s international tax cooperation at Ernst & Young in Zurich.
Students gain practical experience on the building site: In the current winter semester 2012/13, students starting their Bachelor’s degree programme in Architecture received an insight into working life at two companies in Schaan: Frommelt Zimmerei Ing. Holzbau AG and Gebr. Hilti Bauunternehmung AG.
The Hilti-Fellowship-Program offers committed and determined master students the opportunity to be part of an international project at Hilti team for a semester, and to include the experiences in one or more courses for a master’s degree in IT and Business Process Management at the University of Liechtenstein.
For the sixth time, the students’ representatives of the University of Liechtenstein are conquering the Krempel in Buchs for the start of the semester. DJ Benji Boko and Studio 94 will be performing at the party on Friday, 21 September.
The Institute of Architecture and Planning begins its lecture series for the winter semester on Wednesday, 19 September 2012, with a lecture by Mexican architect Mauricio Rocha.
Getting to grips with currently relevant legal practice: On 27 September 2012, the Chair of Company, Foundation and Trust Law of the University of Liechtenstein is holding a symposium on current legal practice in public procurement.
Since 1 July 2012, the Chair for Sustainable Spatial Development , held by Professor Peter Droege, has been involved in the “Alpstore” research project. Together, project partners from the seven Alpine countries are developing master plans for the implementation of various storage technologies in the Alpine region.
On 5 July 2012, six students from the Bachelor’s degree programme in Business Administration at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) Munich presented their seminar papers at the University of Liechtenstein, under the supervision of Professor Martin Wenz. The seminar in Tax Management was organized in the scope of a partnership between the two universities.
In September 2012, the part-time continuing education programmes of the Chairs for Law, Banking and Finance as well as Taxation at the University of Liechtenstein are about to begin. An information evening will be held on 4 July 2012.
An unusual state exhibition will open at the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein on 5 July 2012. As part of the project realized by the Institute of Architecture and Planning at the University of Liechtenstein, students have developed seating facilities for Liechtenstein.
Starting on 6 July, this year’s summer exhibition by the Institute of Architecture and Planning entitled “FRAME : WORK” will show student projects in the architecture studio.
On the evening of 19 June 2012, the prize-giving ceremony of the Liechtenstein Rhine Valley Business-Plan Competition was held at the University of Liechtenstein for the eighth time. Three unusual projects impressed the jury.
At the TAK Theater Liechtenstein’s presentation of its 2012/2013 programme, two new structures were inaugurated in Schaan on Friday, 15 June 2012. They are part of projects which were carried out by architecture students from the University of Liechtenstein, involving new seats for the 11 municipalities of Liechtenstein.
Information about the Liechtenstein AIFMD and the plans for its implementation: On Thursday, 28 June 2012, the Propter Homines Chair for Banking and Securities Law at the University of Liechtenstein will be holding the 3rd Liechtenstein Funds Day in the SAL hall at the Lindenplatz in Schaan.
A scientific study recently carried out by the Institute for Entrepreneurship has examined the “entrepreneurial conduct” of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Rhine Valley, and has revealed country-specific differences in relation to their success.
The 2012 summer semester’s second forum providing the opportunity for the exchange of teaching and learning experiences will be held on 19 June 2012. Rector Klaus Näscher will kick off the event with a keynote speech on the topic of “Strategies and didactics”.
From 12 to 14 June 2012, a staff member of the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management is visiting the University of Liechtenstein. She is making use of the opportunity of a staff exchange through the Erasmus exchange programme, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
On Monday, 11 June 2012, the US Ambassador Donald S. Beyer will be visiting the University of Liechtenstein. Subsequent to his lecture on brand management and international business, participants are invited to partake in an American barbecue.
On 13 June 2012, the Institute for Financial Services will be hosting an information event about its continuing education offers in finance, law and taxation, with the participation of visiting speaker Dr. Roth-Cuony from the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority.
Liechtenstein’s intervention in Austria’s 2012 Architekturtage in Vorarlberg: On 1 and 2 June 2012, architecture students from the University of Liechtenstein will organize three different interventions in the public space of the Vorarlberg town of Dornbirn.
Prizes for the region’s most innovative business ideas: On 19 June 2012, the 2012 Liechtenstein Rhine Valley Business-Plan Competition will come to a climax in the auditorium of the University of Liechtenstein with prizes being awarded for the three best business plans.
A total of 193 graduates from the University of Liechtenstein received their academic Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees or diplomas of advanced studies at the graduation ceremony held last Friday.
On Wednesday, 6 June 2012, 8- to 12-year-olds will get the chance to explore the world of architecture at the University of Liechtenstein, while the accompanying adults receive practical tips for suitable communication in everyday family life.
Following lectures held by the Bosnian-French artist Bojan Šarčević and the Graubünden publisher Dino Simonett, Philipp Meier of Cabaret Voltaire and the !Mediengruppe Bitnik will be the guest speakers in the “On the Make” lecture series on Wednesday, 16 May 2012.
With the 19th Jurisdiction Symposium on 22 May 2012, the Chair of Company, Foundation and Trust Law will present a lecture on the impact of the ratification of the New York Arbitration Convention in Liechtenstein on law enforcement.
European legal acts significant for Liechtenstein: Mag. Heinz Konzett, head of the legal section of the Financial Market Authority Liechtenstein, has been confirmed as co-speaker for the 3rd Liechtenstein Forum on Banking and Securities Law on Monday, 7 May 2012.
Sustainability in all its forms is at the centre of the International Liechtenstein Congress for Sustainable Development and Responsible Investing: In their speeches and discussions, international experts from the areas of finance, real estate, construction, design, business and IT be focusing on new research insights from 2 to 4 May 2012.
On 20 and 21 April 2012, in the scope of the «Spatial Culture and Identity» conference, international experts such as Martin Heller and Angelus Eisinger will be illustrating the interaction between identity and spatial culture.
With its trial day, the Institute of Architecture and Planning at the University of Liechtenstein offers high-school students interested in a degree programme in Architecture practice-oriented insight into the Bachelor’s degree programme in Architecture on 18 April 2012, from 9.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
On Wednesday, 11 April 2012, the University of Liechtenstein invites children aged between 8 and 12 interested in research and with enquiring minds to the lectures of the Children’s University, and the adults accompanying the children to the BEPO Children’s University side programme.
The Affiliated Institute SME Centre of the University of Liechtenstein starts a new event series «Solid SME Knowledge». The opening event is entitled «Creation, preservation and restoration of SMEs’ competitive advantages» and takes place on 4 April 2012, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Opening of the architecture lecture series at the University of Liechtenstein with Bojan Šarčević: Parallel to his exhibition in the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein entitled «A Curious Contortion in the Method of Progress» the Bosnian-French artist will be holding a lecture at the University of Liechtenstein on 28 March 2012.
On Thursday, 26 April 2012, the trust conference on the topic of “Structures for private wealth preservation”, organized by the Chair of Company, Foundation and Trust Law, will be held at the University of Liechtenstein.
Knowledge transfer and exchange of experiences at the University of Liechtenstein: On 25 April 2012, the Chair in Finance at the Institute for Financial Services will be offering a continuing education programme on the legal requirements regarding insurance brokerage.
Presentation of the annual programme with new focal points: In a press conference, the Liechtenstein Children’s University team presented details of its 2012 programme and provided information on new focal points and partnerships.
From 27 February to 2 March 2012, the Business Process Management Winter School for students in Bachelor’s degree programmes was held at the University of Liechtenstein. A total of 29 students from more than five countries and 15 different universities have received their diplomas on Friday.
Fit for daily business through practice-related knowledge: At 6 p.m. on Thursday, 22 March 2012, Werner F. Ebke, an expert in German and European company and commercial law, will talk about current case law regarding auditors’ liability.
The Institute for Financial Services at the University of Liechtenstein is to offer a seminar on the topic of behavioural finance over four days in March and April 2012. Registration for the Behavioural Finance seminar by 29 February.
For the fifth time, the University of Liechtenstein’s students’ representatives are organizing a semester party at the Krempel. Smith & Smart, RockRainer and Studio 94 will be performing at the party on Friday, 9 March 2012.
The Liechtenstein Institute for Business Cycle Research (KOFL) is to hold its 8th annual Liechtenstein Business Cycle Conference at the University of Liechtenstein on Tuesday, 28 February 2012, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a lecture on the Liechtenstein financial centre by Dr. Urs Philipp Roth.
The new visiting and foreign students for the 2012 summer semester will take part in the Introduction Week from Monday, 27 February, to Friday, 2 March 2012. 30 students from 15 countries are expected.
The Institute of Information Systems and Liechtensteinische Post AG are to present the results of a joint study on the digitalization of postal traffic at the University of Liechtenstein on 16 February 2012.
Successful cooperation: In the scope of the Master’s degree programme in Business Process Management, the Institute of Information Systems realized practical projects with Hilti AG and the HPZ curative education centre of the Principality of Liechtenstein again this winter semester. The results will now be presented to the public.
Connecting practical experience and scientific findings: At the beginning of the year, in the scope of the Liechtenstein Tax Forum of the Institute for Financial Services at the University of Liechtenstein, national and international experts will provide information on the taxation of asset management structures.
From December onwards, the Institute of Information Systems at the University of Liechtenstein will offer round-table discussions on business process management as platform for exchange of experience and for networking. The practice-oriented event series will start on 7 December 2011.
From 21 to 22 November 2011, the Process Management (PzM) Summit took place in Vienna. Professor Jan vom Brocke, who holds the Hilti Chair of Business Process Management, was the event’s keynote speaker. In his speech, he outlined the six factors that contribute to the successful implementation of process management.
Over 100 diplomats accredited in Liechtenstein attended the Government‘s Embassy Day on 15 June 2011. Head of Government, Klaus Tschütscher, and Foreign Minister, Aurelia Frick, welcomed diplomatic representatives from almost 70 countries to the event.
Prof. Dr. Marco J. Menichetti, Chair in Business Administration, Banking and Financial Management at the University of Liechtenstein, recently has been invited by the University of Potsdam to give a lecture on “Exchange Rate Risk Management and Capital Budgeting of Multinational Companies”.
At the University of Liechtenstein researchers with a Masters degree or equivalent and excellent records, can scientifically investigate subjects within the R&D frame of the university as part of their Doctoral Studies over several years, thus creating a basis for a scientific career. More ...