News
2014.09.01 | Public/media
Top U.S. lawyer to contribute to Arctic research at AU
Professor (LLD) Edward Canuel, an American diplomat and professor at the U.S. Military Academy (West Point) in New York, has been appointed honorary professor at Aarhus University. His focus: comparative law and socio-economic legal studies, with special emphasis on the Arctic. Edward’s inaugural lecture will take place on 24 October.
2014.08.27 | Conference
International conference on personnel economics
This week, AU Herning is host to the international conference Global Aspects of Personnel Economics. Professor Edward P. Lazear, former Chief Economic Advisor to President George W. Bush, is keynote speaker at the conference. He is the first researcher to conduct research on this area.
2014.08.18 | Research news
Innovation in Danish companies is lagging behind
In this day and age, strategy development is a major concern in a lot of Danish companies, but they neglect to focus on innovation. A new study from Aarhus University's department i Herning shows a general lack of innovation in the business community. Instead, what is currently ‘top of mind’ in the boardrooms is productivity.
2014.08.08 | Research news
Energy research needs social science
We do not know enough about how human factors affect energy consumption and the uptake of new technologies, says Professor Benjamin K. Sovacool from Aarhus University. He has examined the field of energy studies and has found that it lacks interdisciplinary focus and infrequently uses social science methods and concepts. His findings have just…
2014.07.30 | Students
It is still possible to apply for AU Herning
Didn't you get into the programme you applied for, or did you apply too late, it is still possible to get a spot at AU Herning. Click on the link at see a list of study programmes with available spots. If you have any questions, please contact the study counselling at AU Herning - we are happy to help you.
2014.07.29 | Research news
New report raises concern about electricity and water
Water is used around the world for the production of electricity, but new research results show that there will not be enough water in the world to meet demand by 2040 if the energy and power situation does not improve before then.
2014.07.25 | Private and public companies, Students
Interview from the PMA 2014 conference
Professor Rick Edgeman was interviewed by the Performance Magazine about sustainable enterprise excellence.
2014.07.04 | Research news
Award and international recognition for researcher from AU Herning
Aarhus University recently hosted the global PMA conference together with University of Cambridge, England. At the conference, Assistant Professor Jacob Brix from AU Herning won the award for best scientific article in innovation.