Welcome to this 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 – Refugee integration at work: with Mirjam Baechli, senior researcher and Prof. Rafael Lalive
Episode 2 – Digital tools for refugees in times of crisis: with Prof. Liudmila Zavolokina
Episode 3 – Humanitarian logistics under pressure: with Prof. Gautier Stauffer
Episode 4 – Innovating for Humanitarian Impact: with Prof. Katherine Tatarinov
