Press Release
Ageing Dams Pose Growing Threat
By 2050, most people on Earth will live downstream of tens of thousands of large dams already operating at or beyond their design life.
News
Apply Now for 2021 JSPS–UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme
UNU-IAS is now accepting applications for the 2021 JSPS–UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship programme. The application deadline is 21 Feb. 2021.
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Now Accepting Applications for the 2021 UNU-IAS Master’s and Doctoral Programmes
The application deadlines are 12 March 2021 for the master’s programme, and 9 April 2021 for the doctoral programme.
Blog Post
What is the Main Source of Unresolved Machine Learning Ethical Concerns?
System and algorithmic bias, misrepresentation and transparency issues are some of the ethical concerns in machine learning that need to be addressed.
Blog Post
Digital Technologies and Girls’ Education: #EMMpostcovid19 Guidance for Governments on the Use of Digital Technologies in Education
Recommendations include ensuring equal access to digital technologies, as well as legislation and enforcement to help protect girls and women.
Blog Post
Women’s Rights in a Post-2020 World: What Could (or Should) Be Next for Gender at the Security Council
What the Security Council should prioritize regarding Women, Peace and Security in 2021 and beyond.
News
Dr Augustine Uzo Mokwunye, Former UNU-INRA Director
Dr (Prof.) Augustine Uzo Mokwunye, former Director of UNU-INRA (1996-2004), died on Friday, 11 December 2020, at the age of 78.
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2020 Year in Review
As COVID-19 accelerated worldwide digital transformation, UNU Macau is working to better combine digital technologies and sustainable development.
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Tackling COVID-19 and Climate Change in Unison Will Help Us Better Protect People on the Move
A coordinated effort to tackle COVID-19 and climate change is needed to ensure the human rights and livelihoods of migrants and refugees.
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Second SDG–UP Workshop Discusses Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
The workshop explored how SDGs-related university activities can be evaluated using the rankings.