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 HECImpact blog, 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 19.09.23
Few places are still available for workshops organized by the Graduate Campus.
Published on 02.08.23
Discover those in the HEC Lausanne (UNIL) community - students, researchers, teachers or staff - who have been honored or celebrated recently.
Published on 27.07.23
What if immersive virtual reality was more effective than traditional campaigns in promoting better green behaviours?
Published on 19.07.23
Professor at HEC Lausanne (UNIL) and Director of the HEC Research Center for Grand Challenges, Patrick Haack has just been recognized for his commitment to sustainability topics at HEC Lausanne, by PRME (The Principles for Responsible Management Education). This United Nations initiative, to which our Faculty has recently been affiliated, aims to promote training, research and practices focused on social and environmental responsibility within schools of business and economics.
Published on 11.07.23
HEC Lausanne (UNIL) is thrilled to announce that 13 research projects led by its members have been selected by external funding during the 2022-2023 academic year, totaling CHF 6,355,000.
Published on 06.07.23
How can you counter greenwashing and help save the planet? Discover a new approach to improving Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reporting.
Published on 30.06.23
The WUN network launches a call to support the initation of collaborative projects
Published on 31.05.23
Discover those from the HEC Lausanne (UNIL) community - students, researchers, teachers or staff members - who have been honored or whose success has been celebrated recently.
Published on 23.05.23
Greenhouse gas emissions from buildings owned by Swiss real estate investment vehicles fell by around 10% in 2021 on the previous year. According to the second annual study looking at the ESG commitments of Swiss real estate funds, foundations and companies – carried out by researchers at the Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Lausanne (HEC Lausanne) in collaboration with BCV – there was a shift toward renewables and away from fossil energy, which accounted for 42% of the buildings’ energy mix, down from 46% in 2020.
