The University of Neuchâtel, on the proposal of its Faculty of Economics and Business, confers on Professor Robert G. Picard, Senior Visiting Fellow, Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, Oxford University, the degree of Doctor of Economics honoris causa, for his decisive and pioneering contribution to the development of research in economics and management in the media sector, and for the dialogue he has established between academia, the profession and politics.

An online event is organised with the official presentation followed by a debate between Professor Picard, several speakers from the world of economics and the media and the public who wish to join us on this occasion, by clicking from 17h55, Friday, June 4, on the link mentioned below.

See the detailed programme

18h00-18h15

Official ceremony of awarding the Doctorate Honoris Causa to Prof. Robert G. Picard.

18h15-20h15

Conference and public debate with Prof. Picard "Digital Platforms and Changing Competition Regulation".

Debating guests:

• Sandra Jean, editor in chief Watson
• Lucy Küng, Honorary Doctorate in Economics  from the University of Neuchâtel, Board Member of the NZZ Media Group
• Debate moderation: Agathe Chevalier, Avis d'Experts (RTS).