On Wednesday 22 February, ING chairman Jan Hommen will be guest speaker at the RUG. After his lecture, introduced by FEB dean Harry Garretsen, three professors will react from the standpoint of their academic disciplines. Among them FEB professor Boudewijn de Bruin. The evening is concluded by a public discussion with staff and students.

Hawa Tundui will be awarded her PhD on 23 February 2012 (4.15pm). Her supervisor is prof.dr. L. Karsten.

Honorine Illa will be awarded her PhD in economics and business on 23 February (2.30pm). Thesis supervisor is prof.dr. Luchien Karsten.

Innovation is of vital importance for many organizations, but little is known about the way organizations evaluate what constitutes valid knowledge. Kristian Peters refers to this underexposed activity as knowledge claim evaluation.

The rise is mainly due to higher energy expenses and the added tax for home-owners.  This is one of the conclusions of the annual research by Research Center COELO (Local Government Economics) at the Faculty of Economics and Business.

How can the financial sector achieve more appreciation from their customers? FEB Marketing professor Peter Verhoef gives advice based on good examples from Customer Performance research, in his video blog.