Research
An explorer mind-set aiming to understand and analyse the fundamental mechanisms of our economic world and the behaviours that determine individual decision-making.
The agents of research at HEC Lausanne
Research at HEC Lausanne is conducted by more than 360 researchers, recognized for the excellence of their work and academic background. Our researchers' articles are regularly published in the most selective and prestigious international scientific journals.
The research community at HEC Lausanne also has a distinctively high international composition and wide range of experts, such as economists, sociologists and psychologists.
A public good
Striking a balance between academic rigor and creativity, research at HEC Lausanne contributes significantly to scientific, economic and political debates, as well as the development of an innovative spirit. Its impact becomes concrete in areas such as corporate ethics and governance, tax policy, management techniques, cybersecurity and industrial supply chain management.
Quality - A story of recognition
HEC Lausanne has been awarded a double accreditation by EQUIS and AMBA, which certify the quality of the research and teaching activities held at our institution. Furthermore, our professors and researchers are invited regularly to share their insights more broadly with the general public, through media interviews and as speakers at conferences as well. Our Faculty has also created the blog OUTREACH, a platform specifically dedicated to sharing knowledge with the larger society.
Research career at HEC Lausanne
Latest news on research at HEC & UNIL
Published on 19.12.24
An article by Annamaria Conti (IE Business School), Christian Peukert (Department of Strategy, Globalization and Society, University of Lausanne), and Maria P. Roche (Harvard Business School) has been accepted for publication in the top-tier journal Organization Science.
Published on 05.12.24
An article by Jérémie Haese and Christian Peukert from the Department of Strategy, Globalization and Society at the University of Lausanne's Faculty of Business and Economics has been accepted for publication in the top-tier journal Management Science.
Published on 28.11.24
In this third post of reimagining healthcare Prof. Dominic Rohner examines how conflict is linked to the health of a population. What if investing in health could reduce social conflict and strengthen peace?
Published on 22.11.24
Seven PhD graduates from HEC Lausanne (UNIL) were awarded prizes during the Annual Doctoral Event on Thursday November 21st, 2024. The Dean’s Office warmly congratulates the researchers concerned.
Published on 22.11.24
29 students obtained a PhD degree from the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Lausanne in 2023-2024. Prof. Valérie Chavez-Demoulin, Vice-Dean, warmly congratulated them for their achievement during the Annual Doctoral Event on November 21st, 2024.
Published on 21.11.24
Non-communicable diseases account for 75% of global deaths, with developing countries particularly hard hit. In this 2nd part of the Reimagine series, Prof. Jürgen Maurer explores how innovative, context-specific approaches can transform the management of these diseases.
Published on 19.11.24
At a time when healthcare costs are skyrocketing, the question arises: how can healthcare systems be reimagined? In this first installment, Prof. Pascal St-Amour examines how to assess the value of a human life.
Published on 07.11.24
EQUALITY PROGRAM | On November 19, the Equality Commission of the Faculty of HEC (UNIL) will present the Female Career Award to Cassie Mogilner Holmes, Professor of Marketing and Behavioral Decision Making, UCLA. Since 2018, this award has been presented each year in recognition of an outstanding female academic career. A specialist in the links between time use and well-being, Prof. Mogilner Holmes invites us to reflect on the impact of our temporal choices on our quality of life.
Published on 29.10.24
Dans le cadre de leur partenariat priviliégié, l'UNIL et l'ULB lancent leur septième appel à projets conjoints.
