We are proud to launch the oikos Case Writing Competition 2019. To address contemporary sustainability needs, in 2019 the competition will have a renewed format. It has a single track focused on sustainability, emphasizes the innova-tiveness of the teaching methods, and invites both students and faculty to decide on winners of the competition. Learn more about the format, awards and review our call for cases here.

Just a few days are left before applications for the Spring Meeting 2019 will close on 12th of January, so apply now! This year, the main focus of the meeting is on Sustainable Urbanism. Participants from all over the world can meet in Belgrade, Serbia from 15th to 18th of March to discuss the topic and offer solutions. But before, click here and meet the dedicated group from oikos Belgrade organizing the Meeting.

Our Chapter in Kolkata, India hosted the Asia Meet 2018 from 23rd to 25th of November, 2018. The objective of the meeting was to engage students in the topic of sustainability and push them towards thinking on a more just and environmentally conscious future. Over 100 students actively participated in 8 different events and reminded themselves that they have a much bigger responsibility towards humanity and the entire planet.

oikos Baku is launching a new project aimed at raising awareness about sustainability in Azerbaijan. The project will educate participants on sustainability challenges and equip them with skills and attitudes essential for leading reflective and effective work-shops on the topic. The participants will then take the lead on disseminating knowledge about sustainability.
 

This January, we welcome Haoyue Zheng and Adit Rastogi of oikos Suzhou to our monthly segment. They shared how oikos Suzhou, our first chapter in China, came to life, what sustainability challenges are prevalent in their region and how their chapter tackles existing problems.

"A leader’s most important job is to connect the people to their purpose” - says a quote in Professor Robert E. Quinn's latest article co-authored with Anjan V. Thakor. Professor Quinn has inspired a number oikees as a guest speaker for LEAP Advanced, and today we wanted to introduce his thoughtful views to a broader oikos audience.  In this article, he explains the importance of meaning in daily work and how employers’ can benefit by creating a purpose-driven culture in their organizations.

Become a part of oikos Marketing and Communications Working Group. The purpose of this working group is to monitor, improve and execute oikos international communications through all platforms, extending from digital to print. Our goal is to be agile, changing quickly when needed and finding best practices to communicate and receive information. Apply here and click read more to learn about all the roles available in the group.