Events

Opportunities to join UNU events worldwide

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The UNU global network hosts events online and at diverse locations around the world. See individual event announcements for registration information.

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Upcoming Events

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Albania’s Membership Path to the European Union: A Public Dialogue with Prime Minister Edi Rama

On 22 May 2026, UNU will host a special event featuring a keynote address by the Prime Minister of Albania.

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Exploring Noto’s Recovery and Forest Restoration — Working with Nature to Build a Future

WAJIMA, JAPAN & ONLINE: To commemorate International Day for Biological Diversity, this event will explore sustainable forest management.

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Acting Locally for Global Impact — Towards A World in Harmony with Nature through Collective Action

TOKYO: Celebrating International Day for Biological Diversity, this event will explore policy trends and initiatives that connect local action to global targets.

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Fostering innovation through academia-public authorities’ collaboration: How can universities and public authorities work together more effectively to create value for society?

Online validation workshop of the study Fostering Academia–Public Authorities Cooperation for Value Creation, commissioned by the European Commission.

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Arctic Frontiers Abroad — Tokyo: Collaboration Across the Arctic Ocean

On 1 June 2026, UNU will co-host an Arctic-focused seminar to deepen Japan-Norway cooperation and foster innovative solutions to global challenges.

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UNU-MERIT at the UN Behavioural Science Week 2026

UNU-MERIT researcher Sanae Okamoto joins a session exploring how AI is shaping human behaviour and policy responses globally.

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Webinar #6 | The Art and Craft of Storytelling: Writing Meaningful Literature Reviews in Public Administration

In this webinar, Barbara Zyzak will give insights on how to craft literature reviews beyond summaries, revealing patterns, tensions and opportunities.

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Conversation Series

Egypt and Japan: Strategic Partners for Peace and Stability in the Middle East and Beyond

On 3 June 2026, UNU will host a conversation with H.E. Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

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Previous Events

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Youth Leadership to Advance Traditional Medicine for Equity and Access

UNU-CRIS is pleased to support the dialogue on Youth Leadership to Advance Traditional Medicine for Equity and Access, convened by GITMA and partners.

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Energy and State Aid: From EU Practice to Ukraine’s Energy Transition

Energy and State Aid Workshop - From EU Practice to Ukraine's Energy Transition

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The Community-of-Communities Across All Levels

IWLA Webinar Series - Exploring the ‘Community-of-Communities’ Within and Beyond Transboundary Waters Through a Normative Lens

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Political Determinants of the News Market: Novel Data and Quasi-Experimental Evidence from India

Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series is pleased to promote an upcoming research seminar featuring Guilhem Cassan, Associate Professor at the University of Namur, organized by our partner MILE-SBE Seminar Series.

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Addressing the Triple Planetary Crisis

On 21 May 2026, UNU will host a conversation with Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme.

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Traditional Medicine at the Nexus of Climate, Biodiversity, and Land Restoration (Rio Conventions)

UNU-CRIS is pleased to contribute to this important dialogue through its ongoing work at the interface of knowledge systems, policy innovation, and multilateral cooperation.

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Migration Seminar Series: Beyond attracting talent: what makes skilled migrants stay?

Dr. Julia Reinold on skilled migrant retention, onward migration, and the factors shaping long-term settlement.

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Science Talk: Reframing Water, Reclaiming Equity

A Water Quality Vulnerability Index for Inclusive Development

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The Role of Universities in International Cooperation Based on Multilateralism

On 20 May 2026, UNU will co-organize an event exploring the role of universities in advancing multilateral international cooperation.