SQUARE is the center for new ways of sharing knowledge at the University of St. Gallen. Our programme offers a range of surprising and engaging extracurricular events. Think square and explore new ideas. We are excited to meet you!

 

Calendar

Mon
28.04.
10:00
-
11:00
2025
Public events

Fireside Chat with a Nobel Laureate Prof. Bert Sakmann

Together with Wolfgang Schürer, our Personality in Residence, and Bert Sakmann, Nobel Laureate in Medicine, we’ll take a behind-the-scenes look at the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings. Discover how international scientific dialogue is shaped, the role HSG plays in it, and what young talents can learn from the world’s leading minds.
Speakers:
Prof. Wolfgang Schürer
Prof. Bert Sakmann
Location:
SQUARE, Residency Grid, 11-0131
Mon
28.04.
14:00
-
15:00
2025
Public events

Human Library with Wolfgang Schürer

Take the opportunity for an exclusive 1:1 conversation with Prof. em. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Schürer.
Speaker:
Prof. Wolfgang Schürer
Location:
SQUARE, Residency Grid, 11-0131
Mon
28.04.
16:00
-
17:30
2025
Public events

Hope is something we do

What gives us hope? What drives us? – with Alexander Barkawi, Hans-Peter Bauer.
Speakers:
Prof. Wolfgang Schürer
Alexander Barkawi
Hans-Peter Bauer
Dr. Karl Gernandt
Andreas Böhm
Location:
SQUARE, Residency Grid, 11-0131
Mon
28.04.
19:00
-
20:30
2025
Public events

The concert for violin and orchestra D major op. 61 by Ludwig van Beethoven

Classical concert with an introduction to Beethoven's music and a brief lecture on holism by Prof. em. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Schürer.
Speakers:
Prof. Wolfgang Schürer
Francisco Obieta
Daniel Url
Dominik Winterling
Location:
SQUARE, Atrium
Guisanstrasse 20
9010 St.Gallen
Mon
28.04.
-
Tue
29.04.
09:00
-
21:00
2025
Personality in Residence

Personality in Residence: Wolfgang Schürer

Wolfgang Schürer invites you to join him on an intellectual journey that aims to bring together different perspectives and positions. What does it mean today to take responsibility in business, politics, or civil society? How can entrepreneurship connect the various economic, political, and ethical logics? How can civil engagement have an impact today?
Speaker:
Prof. Wolfgang Schürer
Location:
HSG SQUARE
Tue
29.04.
08:30
-
10:00
2025
Public events

Breakfast with Wolfgang Schürer und Lisa Militi

Exciting insights over breakfast with Wolfgang Schürer and Lisa Militi into the past and future of the collaboration between the Symposium and students.
Speakers:
Prof. Wolfgang Schürer
Lisa Militi
Location:
SQUARE, Residency Grid, 11-0131
north