Upcoming Events
Seminar
A Theory of Triadic Power with Applications to Leadership, Collective Action, and Institutional Evolution
HELSINKI/ONLINE: Prof. William Ferguson will present at the WIDER Seminar Series on 7 June 2023.
Seminar
Migration Seminar: Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in the Global Compact for Migration
ONLINE: UNU-MERIT will host a seminar with Dr Raphaela Schweiger on her new book on the role of non-state actors and cities in global migration.
Conference
Public Forum of the 9th IPSI Global Conference
AKITA: UNU-IAS will co-organise a public forum as part of the Ninth Global Conference of the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative.
Training
Second UGAMOD Retreat
KAMPALA: UNU-WIDER will host a training event on UGAMOD, the tax-benefit microsimulation model for Uganda, as a five-day research retreat.
Research Commentary
News
News
Policy Brief Advocates Right to Education for Climate-Displaced Persons
A new UNU-IAS policy brief provides recommendations on ensuring education and learning continuity for people affected by climate-induced displacement.
Announcements
New UNU Report Highlights Lessons for Building Climate Resilience Based on Experiences from the 2021 Floods in Western Europe
A new report by UNU-EHS, UNU-MERIT and UNU-CRIS provides five key recommendations for strengthening climate resilience.
Press Release
Dr David Malone, Former UNU Rector, Receives Highest Honour from Government of Japan
Dr David M. Malone was awarded the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun by the Government of Japan.
Learning Opportunities
Announcements
Applications Open: MSc in Public Policy and Human Development (MPP)
UNU-MERIT is accepting applications for their MPP programme. Deadline for applications is 15 June for non-EU applicants and 15 July for EU applicants.
Announcements
Apply Now for UNU Intensive Core Courses
The Autumn 2023 session of the UNU Intensive Core (UNU-IC) Courses will be conducted in hybrid mode from 1–29 September 2023. Apply by 7 July!
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.