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Upcoming Events
Conference
ICEGOV 2023 – 16th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance
BELO HORIZONTE: The 16th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV 2023) will be hosted in Brazil.
Lecture
Globalization in Crisis — Confronting a New Economic Reality
ONLINE/OSLO: On 10 October 2023, UNU-WIDER will host the 27th WIDER Annual Lecture with Pinelopi (Penny) Goldberg.
News
News
UNU and International Science Council Sign Agreement to Strengthen Academic Collaboration
UNU and ISC will collaborate on academic research and initiatives aimed at advancing progress towards global sustainability and human well-being.
News
In Memoriam: Enrique Forero, UNU Council Member
UNU Council member Enrique Forero, age 80, died on 5 September 2023.
Press Release
UNU Study Uncovers the Injustice Implications of Aging Levees in the United States
A UNU assessment warns that ethnic minorities and poor communities in the US are unequally exposed to risks of levee failure under climate change.
Climate Action
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.