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 18.04.24
Are you a doctoral candidate (PhD or MD) or do you supervise theses at UNIL? On Monday April 15, you must have received an email from the Graduate Campus inviting you to participate in the annual thesis survey.
Published on 27.03.24
A new joint call between the University of Lausanne and the University of Padua is launched in the framework of the privileged partnership between both institutions.
Published on 11.03.24
Placing data at the core of AI and its regulation: A crucial approach according to Prof. Christian Peukert.
Published on 28.02.24
The UNIL Open Access Barometer is here!
Published on 28.02.24
Discover those in the HEC Lausanne (UNIL) community - students, researchers, teachers or staff - who have been honored or celebrated recently.
Published on 19.02.24
What is research at HEC Lausanne? Why are we all involved in this research ? How are students prepared to become the players of change? Join us in the bubbling world of ideas and innovation that is HEC Lausanne by exploring hecoutreach.ch!
Published on 14.02.24
Discover the insights of our professor Gianluca Benigno on the unyielding influence of the U.S. dollar in global economics.
Published on 30.01.24
Discover those in the HEC Lausanne (UNIL) community - students, researchers, teachers or staff - who have been honored or celebrated recently.
Published on 18.01.24
We recently hosted a dynamic and insightful workshop, bringing together PhD students and postdoctoral researchers from Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich (Institute for Strategy, Technology and Organization) and the digital markets research group within the department of Strategy, Globalization and Society at HEC Lausanne. The event showcased a range of cutting-edge topics in organization science, digital markets and creative industries.
