A word from the president
In August 2022, I started my dream job as the new president at BI Norwegian Business School. I am incredibly grateful for the friendly and inclusive way I have been received in Norway, both by our students and BI's staff.
In August 2022, I started my dream job as the new president at BI Norwegian Business School. Finland will always be my home country, but I am on my way to creating a new and welcoming home in Norway.
I am incredibly grateful for the friendly and inclusive way I have been received in Norway, both by our students and BI's staff. I have spent my first semester getting to know the organisation and getting to know Norwegian politics and business. I have also had the pleasure of visiting all of BI's campuses. There I have met committed and talented students and staff who together form the core of BI, a leading European business school.
We have every reason to be proud of BI's contribution to society. Independent research and fact-based teaching are important cornerstones in a well-functioning society. Influencing international research and influencing students' learning is a great privilege and responsibility.
After many good years, 2022 was a demanding financial year for BI. War, unrest and increased costs have affected us in the same way as the rest of the education sector. I am nevertheless confident that the measures we have taken to adapt, ensure that BI is well-equipped for the future.
At BI, we are keen to take care of our students. At the beginning of the semester, the "We got your back" campaign emphasised a topic I am passionate about; the importance of belonging and social integration.
In 2022, we also worked on developing future study models. Flexibility, digitisation and good student and learning experiences are important keywords for what will come out of this work.
After many years of targeted work, BI finally obtained the approval to launch a master's programme in law. We look forward to welcoming the first bachelor's students in law in the autumn of 2023 with joy and pride.
On 1 June 2023, it will be 80 years since BI was founded. BI has significantly impacted social development for eight decades through teaching, research and communication. In 2023, we will celebrate the school's proud history and highlight BI's role in today's society. Last but not least, we will use the anniversary year to look ahead and ensure that BI continues to offer relevant and sought-after education for today's and tomorrow's labour market.
I want to extend a big thank you to everyone who contributes every day to developing BI into the business school we are. Our results were only possible with the efforts of employees, students, alums, partners from business and the student organisation BISO.
Karen Spens
President