Program Overview

University Programs

The University of Lausanne (Unil) offers a range of programs across various faculties, including:

• Faculty of Theology and Religious Sciences (FTSR)
• Faculty of Law, Criminal Sciences and Public Administration (FDCA)
• Faculty of Letters
• Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (SSP)
• Faculty of Advanced Business Studies (HEC)
• Faculty of Geosciences and Environment (GSE)
• Faculty of Biology and Medicine (FBM)

H.I.T. Program

The H.I.T. program, also known as the High Potential University Leaders Identity & Skills Training Program, is a leadership program designed for female professors. The program aims to prepare them for leadership positions within their institutions and develop their skills in gender equality.

Program Details

• The program is a cooperative effort between the equality offices of Swiss universities and EPF, financed by swissuniversities and coordinated by the University of Zurich.
• The program focuses on developing leadership skills and promoting gender equality in academia.

Attendees

Some of the participants in the 2023 program include:

• Joëlle Darwiche, Associate Professor, Institute of Psychology (SSP)
• Minyue Dong, Full Professor, Department of Accounting and Control (HEC)
• Georgina King, Associate Professor, Institute for Land Surface Dynamics (FGSE)
• Genevičve Massonnet, Associate Professor, Forensic Science (FDCA)

Research Areas

The university's research areas include:

• Analysis of couple and family dynamics
• Banking sector, particularly accounting treatments of financial instruments and risk disclosure
• Landscape changes and their connection to climate change
• Microtraces in forensic science

Campus Life

The university's campus is located in Lausanne, on the shores of Lake Geneva, and offers a range of facilities and services, including:

• Libraries
• Sports facilities
• Restaurants and shops
• Assistance and support services

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The university is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, with a range of initiatives and programs in place, including:

• Recruitment and hiring practices
• Training and development programs
• Support for underrepresented groups
• Research on gender and diversity issues