Welcome to SQUARE

SQUARE is the space for new ways of learning and teaching at the University of St.Gallen and offers a diverse program of events.

You can find all upcoming events at SQUARE in the event calendar. All events are open to the public.

Mon
01.12.
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Tue
02.12.
2025
Public events

Artist in Residence: Zita The Butler

Zita the Butler is a certified butler and the head of further education at GastroSuisse. At SQUARE, she focuses on service and service competence. During a stylish dinner, she teaches international etiquette and talks about her everyday life. In doing so, she shows how good manners and confidence go hand in hand. Further information to follow.
Speakers:
Zita The Butler
Veranstaltungen auf Deutsch
Location:
SQUARE

Tue
02.12.
17:30
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21:00
2025
Public events

Career and Family – (No) Problem?

How to balance career, family, and personal fulfillment? What role do social expectations and misconceptions play? These questions will be discussed by Carolina Müller-Möhl, Prof. Dr. Gudrun Sander, Florence Schnydrig-Moser, and Jo Dietrich.
Speakers:
Sander Gudrun
Schepp Sophie
Jo Dietrich
Carolina Müller-Möhl
Florence Schnydrig-Moser
Veranstaltung auf Deutsch
Location:
SQUARE, Vadian Gallus

Wed
03.12.
17:00
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21:00
2025
Public events

x-Mas@SQUARE

Once again SQUARE will transform into a festive winter wonderland for an afternoon. Young and old are warmly invited to share in the joyful, pre-Christmas atmosphere.
Speaker:
Location:
SQUARE
Thu
04.12.
18:00
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20:00
2025
Public events

Accelerate experience! Principles of success in a fluid world

Paul M. Achleitner, former Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Bank, now investor and start-up founder, summarises the experiences of his international career in over 60 concise and original management principles. He presents his book at SQUARE. Followed by a discussion with Günter Müller-Stewens.
Speakers:
Paul Achleitner
Veranstaltung auf Deutsch
Location:
SQUARE, Bühne (2. Stock)
Tue
09.12.
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Wed
10.12.
2025
Public events

Personality in Residence: Dr. Iryna Venediktova

As a lawyer, Iryna Venediktova plays a central role in the fight against corruption and the promotion of the rule of law in Ukraine. During her residency, the lawyer and diplomat offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at one of the most turbulent political systems of our time. The detailed programme will follow.
Speakers:
Iryna Venediktova
Events in English
Location:
SQUARE

Mon
15.12.
10:15
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11:45
2025
Public events

Ethnography Talks: What is rigorous ethnography?

This talk is an open invitation to discuss the need for, and the possible means of, establishing rigorous ethnography. It addresses why rigor might be necessary in ethnographic research and contributes to the ongoing conversation.
Speakers:
Aspers Patrik
Event in English
Location:
SQUARE, Arena
Guisanstrasse 20
9010 St. Gallen
north