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Global South, Global Peace: How to Achieve Sustainable Peace on a Global Scale
Conversation Series
The Future of Education — Challenges and Opportunities for Integrating the SDGs and Global Citizenship into High School Education
TOKYO: On 22 April 2024, UNU will host a conversation with Malcolm McKenzie, Head of School at United World Colleges ISAK Japan.
Conference
UNU Macau AI Conference 2024
Theme:
AI for All: Bridging Divides, Building A Sustainable Future
Date:
24-25 April 2024
Location:
Macau, China
News
News
Former UNU Senior Vice-Rector Prof. Taikan Oki Awarded 2024 Stockholm Water Prize
Professor Oki will receive the prize at a royal ceremony during World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden.
News
EU Commits EUR 2 Million to SA-TIED Programme as Policy Dialogue on Climate-resilient Infrastructure Takes Centre Stage
The new EU funding is a significant boost for evidence-based policymaking in South Africa.
Announcement
Applications Open: UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship
Apply until 31 March 2024 for this fellowship that offers doctoral students the opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER.
Leadership Updates
News
Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala Sworn in as Rector of UNU
On 17 April 2023, a Swearing-in Ceremony for the 7th Rector of the United Nations University was held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Press Release
UNU Appoints Dr Gustavo Fermin as Programme Coordinator of UNU-BIOLAC
UNU is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Gustavo Fermin as the new Programme Coordinator of UNU-BIOLAC.
Press Release
Kaveh Madani Named as Next Director of UNU-INWEH
Prof. Kaveh Madani of Iran has been appointed as the next Director of the UNU Institute for Water, Environment and Health.
Press Release
Dr Sawako Shirahase Appointed as Senior Vice-Rector of the United Nations University
Dr Sawako Shirahase will join the United Nations University as its next UNU Senior Vice-Rector, effective 1 October 2021.