Research that acts – From research to humanitarian impact
In humanitarian crises, research does more than observe and analyse: it acts.
Welcome to this new four-episode podcast series exploring how researchers at HEC Lausanne use their expertise to address some of today’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Working closely with field partners, they develop practical tools and solutions to support refugee integration, improve emergency response, strengthen humanitarian logistics and inform decision-making in crisis situations. Research That Acts showcases engaged research that transforms scientific knowledge into concrete action and creates meaningful change for people affected by crises.
Episode 1: What helps refugees find work and build a future in a new country?
As Europe faces unprecedented levels of displacement, governments, employers and communities are searching for effective ways to support long-term integration.
In Switzerland, where access to employment can be shaped by language, qualifications, administrative processes and geography, the challenge is particularly complex. Yet research suggests that some approaches are far more effective than others.
So what really works? In the first episode of Research that Acts, join senior researcher Mirjam Baechli and Professor Rafael Lalive from HEC Lausanne (Unil), to discover how research is helping to rethink refugee integration and inspire new approaches that enable them to rebuild their lives.
