HEC Lausanne

(EN below) Félicitations! 🌟 Jean-Philippe Bonardi a été élu doyen de la Faculté des HEC de l’Université de Lausanne. Professeur à HEC Lausanne et ancien doyen, il prendra ses fonctions dès le 1er août 2026.

Il succède à Marianne Schmid Mast, qui rejoint le Rectorat de l’Unil en tant que Vice-Rectrice Dialogue et RH.

La communauté HEC Lausanne lui adresse toutes ses félicitations et lui souhaite plein succès dans ses nouvelles responsabilités. 👏
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Congratulations! 🌟 Jean-Philippe Bonardi has been elected Dean of HEC Lausanne (University of Lausanne). A professor and former Dean of HEC Lausanne, he will start his new role on 1 August 2026.

He succeeds Marianne Schmid Mast, who is joining the Rectorate of the University of Lausanne as Vice-Rector for Dialogue and HR.

The HEC Lausanne community congratulates him warmly on his election and wishes him every success. 👏

Can technology really save the planet? 🌍

Digital technologies can help reduce emissions, optimise energy use and monitor biodiversity. But what if the way we think about technology also shapes the solutions we imagine?

In a recent study presented at the European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS 2026), Prof. Stéphanie Missonier (HEC Lausanne) and co-author Florence Laval (University of Poitiers) examine how Information Systems research approaches digital environmental sustainability and why a more critical perspective on technology matters.

How do the stories we tell about technology influence the choices we make?

👉 Discover the full article on hecoutreach.ch: https://f.mtr.cool/ogsgvdzztn

(EN below) Après cinq années à la tête de HEC Lausanne, Marianne Schmid Mast s’apprête à rejoindre le Rectorat de l’Université de Lausanne comme Vice-Rectrice Dialogue et RH, dès le 1er août 2026.

Dans une interview, elle revient sur son mandat, les accomplissements de la Faculté et cette nouvelle étape au service de l’Unil.

HEC Lausanne la remercie chaleureusement pour son engagement et tout le travail accompli au service de la Faculté et lui souhaite plein succès dans ses nouvelles fonctions.

Découvrez l’interview: https://f.mtr.cool/ijrwxosfue

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After five years at the head of HEC Lausanne, Marianne Schmid Mast is preparing to join the Rectorate of the University of Lausanne as Vice-Rector for Dialogue and HR, as of 1 August 2026.

In an interview, she looks back on her mandate, the Faculty’s collective achievements, and this new chapter in service of Unil.

HEC Lausanne warmly thanks her for her commitment, energy and work in service of the Faculty, and wishes her every success in her new role.

Read the full interview: https://f.mtr.cool/mxmgfrbzzq

HEC Lausanne recognised by PRME 🌍

We received the PRME Recognition of Excellence in SIP Reporting, an international distinction that highlights the quality and transparency of our reporting on sustainability, responsibility and impact.

Awarded by PRME, an initiative of the United Nations Global Compact, this recognition reflects our commitment to responsible management education and to contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals.

➡️ Read more on: https://f.mtr.cool/eqhwqtehaw

Every photo we share on digital platforms can be turned into data - captured, analysed, and reused by automated systems. How can we keep sharing visual content without exposing it to this invisible exploitation? 📸

This question lies at the heart of FaceShield, a research project and prototype developed by HEC Lausanne (UNIL), HEIG-VD (Haute Ecole d'Ingénierie et de Gestion du Canton de Vaud) and RayShaper SA.

Supported by SEAL, the Security and Trust Innovation Program, the solution offers a new approach to protecting facial images from automated recognition systems while keeping them visible and usable for people.

👉 Read the full story on hecoutreach.ch: https://f.mtr.cool/xtgsuqcbww

Université de Lausanne

There is no universal formula for leadership.

So how can leaders choose the right tool for the right situation?

Research by Christian Zehnder explores the four channels through which leaders influence behaviour.

👉 Read the full article: https://f.mtr.cool/fhdwtnxccp

🎉 We are proud to share that our Master in Finance has been ranked among the world's top 40 programs in the Financial Times Masters in Finance Ranking 2026.

This year, the program climbed 6 places to reach 38th position worldwide, confirming its continued excellence and international reputation.

A big thank you to our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and partners who contribute every day to making this program a success. 👏

Learn more: https://f.mtr.cool/iwarybtjiq

Extreme rainfall is increasing in Switzerland, especially in the Alps, raising the risk of floods and landslides.

Research from HEC Lausanne and FGSE, led by Erwan Koch, is using “super-resolution” modelling to turn large-scale climate data into precise local forecasts and better understand extreme weather risks.

👉 Full story on https://f.mtr.cool/yfcjflfkfi

📚 À découvrir dans la dernière édition d'Allez Savoir! de l'Université de Lausanne:

🔹 Le parcours de Juraj Bodik, doctorant au Département des opérations, dans la série Les coulisses de la recherche.
🔹 Une mention du livre Symbolique de la Suisse avec le professeur honoraire Jean-Claude Usunier

➡️ En savoir plus: unil.ch/news/1780651045505
Nicole Chuard © Unil