Martin Hartmann, Professor of Practical Philosophy at the University of Lucerne, addresses the question of how socio-economic inequality affects our ability to relate to each another on emotional and intellectual level in his new book.

The University of Lucerne is launching the first course in Family Offices and Strategic Philanthropy in Switzerland with the Ashoka business network. The course will start next autumn.

This year’s Swiss HR Barometer focuses on working conditions that promote innovative behaviours amongst employees. Approaching errors in an open man-ner, a practice prevalent in Switzerland, has a positive effect on innovative be-haviour as well as attitudes to work.

Swiss organizations have intensified their internal communication: management is increasingly addressing employees directly. This is shown, among other findings, by the latest CRANET study.

The University of Lucerne is dismayed by Russia's attack on Ukraine and strongly condemns this massive violation of international law.

Since 2019, the University of Lucerne, in cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has been running a continuing education program for leaders and managers in the humanitarian field. On November 30, the graduation ceremony of the first graduates of the program took place.

Today, the organisers of the Winter Universiade announced the cancellation of the event. The University of Lucerne is standing by its decision to hold the classes digitally in December.

As part of his dissertation, Reto Wegmann investigated the overall research question of how can the performance of temporary organizations responding to disasters and disease outbreaks be predicted? One of the findings: Speed is often more important than careful preparation.

Prof. Dr. Mira Burri, Associate Professor of International Business and Internet Law, has been awarded the Recognition Prize of the Lucerne Cantonal Government. The award was presented on 13 September.

Mira Burri, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, has received the Lucerne Government Council's Recognition Award. This award is in recognition of her research in the field of digital transformation and international trade law.