Expert Insights
Upcoming Events
BIG IDEAS Series
Reimagining Gender and Climate Justice in Higher Education
BIG IDEAS Series
Social Media for Social Good: Promoting Well-being in the Digital Age
ONLINE: On 5 September 2025, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Meg Hoffmann Nakagawa, founder of Blossom the Project.
Event
Documentary Film Screening: Paper Lanterns
On 16 September 2025, UNU will host a screening of Paper Lanterns, a documentary film directed by Barry Frechette and produced by Nobuko Saito Cleary.
News
News
UNU Featured in September Edition of UN Today
Marking the UNU 50th anniversary, three feature articles explore the leadership, history, role and function of UNU.
News
New Student Cohort Welcomed in 2025 Opening Ceremony
Fifteen students from twelve different countries begin their postgraduate learning journey at UNU-IAS.
Announcement
Call for Submissions: 11th Japan Youth Environmental Activity Contest
The contest aims to empower high school students to develop practical solutions for achieving the SDGs. The submission deadline is 28 October 2025.
News
UN Report Warns: International Food Trade Diverts the World's Water Resources Towards Wealthier Nations
A UN University study finds that global agricultural trade eases scarcity for high-income populations while making water more scarce for the poor.
