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News 28 Feb 2024

Two New Researcher Positions Open at UNU Macau - IIST

We are looking for talented researchers to join us in the following two positions.

News 28 Feb 2024

“10 Years of EGOV: 2014-2024” with “Por detrás da UNU-EGOV | Beyond Walls” Photo Exhibition

The United Nations University Operating Unit on Policy-Driven Electronic Governance (UNU-EGOV) is inaugurating the photography exhibition.

Article 28 Feb 2024

Affirmative Action Policies to Increase Diversity Are Successful, but Controversial, Around the World

Shifting legislation and public opinion polls suggest a preference for policies that encourage diversity without implementing quotas.

Announcement 27 Feb 2024

New JFUNU Donation Scheme Supports Recovery from Noto Peninsula Earthquake 

The initiative will support organizations working on resilient reconstruction in cooperation with UNU-IAS. 

Article 26 Feb 2024

Risks of AI Prediction Performance Should Be Measured, Especially in Critical Areas like Health Care

The consequences of errors in health-care applications can lead to life-threatening misdiagnoses and lost opportunities for early intervention.

Series 26 Feb 2024

5 Things You Should Know about Space Debris

The recent UNU-EHS Interconnected Disaster Risks 2023 report includes the issue of space debris among its six risk tipping points.

News 25 Feb 2024

UNU-EGOV contributes to Arab Innovation Assessment

UNU-EGOV contributed to UN ESCWA’s ENACT report, offering expert insights on digital innovation in Arab public administration.

News 22 Feb 2024

UNU and UNCCD to advance collaboration on desertification and drought work

United Nations University (UNU) and United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Media Coverage 21 Feb 2024

Mongabay Features Expert Comments on Natural Climate Solutions

UNU-IAS expert Suneetha Subramanian called for adopting a holistic approach to the concept of natural climate solutions.

Announcement 21 Feb 2024

UNU-IAS Launches Fast-Track Scheme for Second Master’s

The new scheme enables Master’s graduates of Sophia University to obtain an MSc in Sustainability in as little as one year.