Press Releases and Articles
February 2026 – IÉSEG unveils its AI Strategy: six areas of focus to place AI at the heart of its transformation
Since 2023, IÉSEG has been committed to a systemic approach to artificial intelligence, confident that AI is profoundly redefining the landscape of higher education and business. This AI strategy is not simply a matter of adopting technology, but rather rethinking of all aspects of the school’s educational, organizational, and institutional structures. The school laid the foundations for a comprehensive approach to anticipating these transformations at a very early stage, mobilizing all of its stakeholders.
Today, AI developments in the field and the acceleration of its uses require the implementation of a Test & Learn approach. This is why IÉSEG has adopted an AI strategy, structured and jointly supported by the Organization and Information Systems Department and the Teaching Department.
February 2026 – The IÉSEG Foundation welcomes two new board members
The IÉSEG Foundation continues to build momentum with the appointment of two new board members, Anne-Laure THOMAS and Vincent DUBOIS, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to equal opportunity and social inclusion. This collective dynamic was recently highlighted at the Foundation’s 2026 New Year’s Reception, a flagship gathering for the IÉSEG community, which brought together more than 100 guests on the Paris–La Défense campus.
Anne-Laure THOMAS is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director at L’Oréal, and Vincent DUBOIS stands as President of DLPK and an IÉSEG alumnus (1997). While their professional paths differ, they share a common belief: talent should have access to an education of excellence, regardless of social or economic background.
February 2026 – IÉSEG and WorldCC shape contract management education
IÉSEG values innovation and creativity. Its mission is to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive as responsible changemakers for a better society in a fast-changing world. To achieve this, the School stays in close contact with companies to understand their current and emerging needs. With that goal in mind, IÉSEG developed the first Contract Management course offered at a French Grande École, as a core course in the General Management and Strategic Consulting Major.
IÉSEG has also entered into a strategic partnership with World Commerce & Contracting (WorldCC), the international association in contract and commercial management. Each semester, the top students are given the opportunity to prepare for and earn the Fundamentals of “Commercial & Contract Management” (CCM) certification, which is internationally recognized and highly valued by employers.
January 2026 – IÉSEG and GARP® sign a partnership to address climate issues and risk management
In 2022, IÉSEG signed a groundbreaking partnership with GARP (Global Association of Risk Professionals), a globally recognized leader in risk management, especially in finance, banking, insurance, and consulting. Students in the apprenticeship program “Financial Institutions: Risk Management & Compliance” were thus given the opportunity to obtain prestigious professional certifications, including the Financial Risk Manager (FRM®). GARP also advised the School to align its risk management teaching with the needs and best practices of the global industry.
In January 2026, IÉSEG decided to strengthen its relationship with GARP® by signing a new partnership allowing to integrate the “Sustainability and Climate Risk” (SCR®) certification into its academic offerings.
December 2025 – The Master in International Accounting, Audit & Control earns the ACCA Accreditation
The IÉSEG Master in International Accounting, Audit & Control has recently received a new accreditation from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), which is one of the world’s most renowned professional bodies in the field of accounting.
Thanks to this accreditation, graduates of the programs are eligible for exemptions from several ACCA examinations, enabling them to progress more quickly toward full professional qualification. This acknowledgment also highlights IÉSEG’s commitment to providing a curriculum that combines academic rigor, technical expertise, and the ethical standards expected by the global accounting profession.
November 2025 – Axys Consultants joins the “CFO & Sustainable Transformation” Chair as strategic partner
Two years after its launch, the “CFO & Sustainable Transformation” Research Chair, led by IÉSEG School of Management and DFCG, marks a new milestone in its development with the arrival of a new partner: the consulting firm Axys Consultants.
This collaboration strengthens the connnection between academia and finance professionals around the major challenges of sustainable transformation.
October 2025 – IÉSEG and Delos sign strategic partnership to accelerate generative AI integration at the School
IÉSEG School of Management and Delos, a French start-up specializing in generative artificial intelligence, have announced a strategic partnership to integrate AI across all of the School’s departments, benefiting both academic and administrative teams.
Through this strategic partnership with Delos, IÉSEG is equipping its staff with a state-of-the-art AI solution. The initiative aims to integrate generative AI into all internal processes, enhance operational efficiency, and support a responsible digital transformation across the School.
October 2025 – Understanding the New Challenges of Influence with Gwarlann DE KERVILER’s book: “Succeeding in Influence Marketing”
In the digital age, social media influence has emerged as a major strategic lever for companies, institutions, and content creators. The sector is experiencing explosive growth, influencers now drive innovation across all sectors (fashion, sports, health, gastronomy, education, politics…) and their role is constantly evolving, transcending the traditional boundaries of media.
Written by Gwarlann DE KERVILER, her book “Succeeding in Influence Marketing – How to Build Successful Collaborations Between Brands, Influencers and Communities on Social Media” (in French only, by Dunod) provides a comprehensive analysis of this new medium and its implications for professionals.
A true operational guide, it is aimed at managers, marketers, self-employed professionals, and anyone seeking clarity and effectiveness in designing, structuring, and managing influence campaigns.
September 2025 – IÉSEG unveils “Becoming”, its distinctive educational approach focused on lifelong human transformation
Ten years ago, IÉSEG set out a bold Vision that still drives the School today: “Empowering changemakers for a better society.” That vision has shaped its 2022–2027 strategic plan and its CSR policy, fueling the School’s rapid growth and strengthening its global reputation.
In September 2025, IÉSEG takes a new step forward with the launch of “Becoming”, a distinctive educational approach that puts human transformation at the center of the learning journey. It is designed to guide students, alumni and professionals as they navigate in a fast-changing world.
With “Becoming”, IÉSEG affirms its uniqueness: supporting the personal, professional and civic transformation of each individual throughout their lives, placing human development at the center of all its efforts.
September 2025 – 32 new professors and researchers join IÉSEG for the 2025-2026 academic year
For the new academic year, IÉSEG is delighted to welcome 32 new professors and postdoctoral researchers from all around the world. They strengthen a faculty already recognized for its diversity, academic excellence, and strong commitment to innovative teaching and high-impact research.
As of September 1, 2025, IÉSEG welcomes 26 professors with a research mission, 1 postdoctoral researcher and 5 Professors of Practice, representing 15 nationalities. They will join IÉSEG’s campuses in Lille and Paris-La Défense.
July 2025 – IÉSEG launches the higher education Fresco to highlight key challenges
Demographic decline in the student population, geopolitical tensions, and the rise of extremism limiting international student mobility, hybrid teaching methods, and changing expectations of younger generations—particularly around the pace and duration of studies—rapid transformations in jobs and skills affecting graduate employability… Higher education will face numerous challenges in the years ahead.
To better respond to these deep changes in its environment, IÉSEG has taken the initiative to engage its stakeholders early on by launching the Higher Education Fresco.
July 2025 – Thomas BAUDIN (IÉSEG) appointed Director of the Lille Économie Management research laboratory for 5 years
A joint research unit (n° 9221) of the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), IÉSEG, the University of Lille, with the University of Artois and the University of the Littoral – Côte d’Opale as partner institutions, the LEM (Lille Economie Management) is a research laboratory founded 10 years ago.
Professor of Economics at IÉSEG, Thomas BAUDIN has been elected Director of LEM for a five-year term. Specializing in household and population economics and economic history, Thomas BAUDIN holds a PhD in Economics (obtained in 2008) and a Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (HDR) awarded by the University of Lille in 2016. He has contributed to the emergence of economic analysis of infertility and leads several research projects on family migration over time and space.
June 2025 – Best Junior Enterprise in France, IÉSEG CONSEIL Paris win the best Consulting Project Award
Each year, IÉSEG CONSEIL Groupe (operating across the Lille and Paris-La Défense campuses) strengthens its position as a leading name in the world of student consulting. IÉSEG’s Junior Enterprise supports over 100 companies of all sizesand generates annual revenue of €650,000.
In June, IÉSEG CONSEIL received major recognition for its outstanding year: IÉSEG CONSEIL Paris was named Best Junior Enterprise in France after winning the Excellence Award, and also took home the EY Award for Best Consulting Project. IÉSEG CONSEIL Lille earned a top-three spot for the Best Communication Strategy Award, presented by Saint-Gobain.
June 2025 – UN PRME awards IÉSEG for excellence in Organizational Practices with its “Transition 2026” Initiative
IÉSEG has been awarded top honors in the 2025 PRME Education Awards, recognizing the School’s bold and comprehensive approach to embedding sustainability into all dimensions of its operations.
The “Transition 2026” initiative received the highest score in the Organizational Practices category. The project was praised for its institutional scope, replicability and strong alignment with PRME’s Principles and the SDGs.
June 2025 – IÉSEG partners with teale to support students’ mental health
With youth mental health becoming an increasingly urgent priority, IÉSEG has announced a partnership with teale–a leading mental health prevention platform, to provide daily support to its 8,500 students.
Since the start of the 2024 academic year, teale has been implemented across IÉSEG’s Lille and Paris-La Défense campuses. Ranked as France’s top post-secondary business school and among the world’s top 30 institutions, IÉSEG’s collaboration with teale is part of its comprehensive well-being strategy, reflecting the school’s longstanding commitment to social responsibility and personal development.
May 2025 – Financing your future: scholarships and financial support for international students at IÉSEG
Pursuing a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree abroad is a major investment—one that opens doors to global career opportunities and personal growth. At IÉSEG, we recognize the challenges international students may face when it comes to funding their education.
That’s why IÉSEG, along with numerous public and private organizations, offers a wide range of scholarships and financial aid options designed to make world-class education in France more accessible. Whether you are an outstanding academic achiever, a talented young professional, or simply in need of support, there are tailored solutions to help you turn your ambitions into reality.
May 2025 – IÉSEG signs a partnership with Studapart to facilitate access to student housing
IÉSEG has strengthened its commitment to welcoming its future students through a partnership with Studapart, a platform specialising in student accommodation. This partnership, which is open to all French and international students who will be joining the School at the start of the next academic year, gives them access to a wide range of secure and flexible accommodation options and a simplified search process.
April 2025 – IÉSEG to launch immersive semester in Montreal as part of its Grande École Program starting January 2026
Starting in January 2026, IÉSEG School of Management will offer around 50 students from its Grande École Program the opportunity to spend their second semester of their first year in Montreal, Canada. As part of its growing strategic partnership, IÉSEG will host this immersion program at the Canadian campus of RUBIKA, an internationally recognized institution with which the School signed a global strategic partnership in 2023.
April – IÉSEG creates new department for Strategic Projects Development, led by Maria CASTILLO
As part of the development of the School and the implementation of its strategic projects, IÉSEG has created the Department of Strategic Projects Development. It will be in charge of developing new activities and supporting the implementation of IÉSEG’s strategic plan.
Its main mission will be to propose and implement new activities that complement the School’s current core business to enrich IÉSEG’s existing business model, as well as to support cross-functional strategic projects.
April 2025 – IÉSEG concludes phase 1 of its “Transition 2026” initiative; 100% of CSR roadmaps reviewed by Management Board
On March, IÉSEG’s Management Board dedicated 2 full days to the presentation of all the roadmaps, drafted by the 10 Academic and all Administrative Departments of the School. These presentations concluded Phase 1 of the “Transition 2026” initiative.
These roadmaps are built around concrete actions, with three-year targets, key performance indicators, and clearly identified project leaders. They also include a realistic implementation schedule based on a fair assessment of the impact and efforts of each proposed project, to prioritize high-impact projects
April 2025 – Mélodie LACHAUD wins the ICOR 2025 Award for best student thesis in Ethics, CSR, and Corporate Sustainability
Every year, the IÉSEG Center of Excellence for Organizational Responsibility (ICOR) rewards the best student thesis in the fields of organizational ethics, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and corporate sustainability, with the ICOR Award.
Mélodie LACHAUD is the winner of the ICOR 2025 Award. Her thesis entitled “Sustainable Decision-Making: Examining the Roles of Financial Insights, Personal Traits, and the Rebound Effect in Shaping French Energy Practices” aims to improve the understanding of French consumers’ habits in terms of energy consumption, by differentiating between energy efficiency and energy saving, two interconnect yet distinct concepts.
March 2025 – International reputation, academic excellence, sustainable impact: choosing IÉSEG means choosing success
In a crowded landscape of educational offerings (bachelor’s, master’s programs, and even MBAs), selecting an institution that combines academic excellence, pedagogical innovation, positive societal impact, and strong job placement can be challenging. Ranked among the top business schools in both national and international rankings, IÉSEG guarantees access to a recognized degree as well as to a diverse international and engaged community.
February 2025 – Audrey PARE, Head of Social and Environmental Impact at IÉSEG, joins Top 35 Young Positive Leaders 2025
On February 10, Positiv published its 4th edition of the TOP 35 young positive leaders, in partnership with Les Echos. Audrey PARÉ, Head of Social and Environmental Impact at the School, was rewarded as one of those 2025 Young Positive Leaders.
IÉSEG congratulates Audrey PARÉ on this wonderful recognition, that symbolizes the School’s commitment to sustainability, strongly anchored in its strategy and Vision.
January 2025 – The IÉSEG Foundation presents its 2025 Scholarships to students and unveils its Annual Report
A total of 40 students benefited from the first Cofidis Scholarships, making Cofidis the Foundation’s first major patron. The IÉSEG Foundation also awarded its “Equal Opportunity”, “Excellence” and “Entrepreneurship” scholarships to 73 students. In total, no fewer than 113 students will receive support in 2025, with a total redistributed amount of nearly €215,000.
This event was also an opportunity to present the Foundation’s Annual Report, distributed to all attendees, as well as the newly redesigned IÉSEG Foundation website.
January 2025 – Financial Times Responsible Business Education Awards: Ophélie VANBREMEERSCH wins the Student Award
Ophélie VANBREMEERSCH graduated with IÉSEG’s Master in International Business in 2023, and a few years after creating her “Lunettes de Zac“, she was already on the “2024 Forbes 30 Under 30” list. This year, she wins the prestigious Financial Times Student Award as part of the “2025 Responsible Business Education Awards“.
Last year, IÉSEG won the ‘Best business school demonstrating system-wide responsible business principles integrated throughout teaching, research, operations, and student outcomes’ Award, and was selected in the highly commended institutions for the category ‘Best responsible teaching resources: innovative materials with a financial sustainability focus’.
January 2025 – IÉSEG unveils its 2023-2024 Social and Environmental Impact Report
Every year, IÉSEG unveils its Impact Report, which compiles the School’s innovative projects, strategic partnerships, successes and long-term initiatives. It highlights the day-to-day commitment of every IÉSEG employee, as well as that of its students, graduates and corporate partners, all of whom are fully involved in the environmental, economic and societal transition.
