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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ONLINE: Insights from UNU Junior Fellows — Pathways to International Careers

A panel discussion featuring Junior Fellows from the UNU Paris Office and the Office of the Rector at UNU Headquarters.

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Workshop

West and Central Africa Regional Workshop on Wastewater Surveillance for Environment and Public Health

UNU-INWEH and UNEP, in collaboration with WHO will host a regional workshop in Dakar, Senegal from 21–23 January 2026.

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Seminar

2nd WEBINAR | Rethinking Corporate Accountability in Global Health: Beyond Rankings & Voluntary Measures (Español and English)

Voluntary corporate scorecards are often touted as tools for accountability, but do they reinforce corporate power and undermine public health?

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Science Talk: Water and Diplomacy in the Brahmaputra Basin

Examining Gender-Inclusivity Transboundary Water Governance

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Holocaust Remembrance Day – UN Cinema Screening: The Last Ones of Auschwitz

UN Cinema screening of The Last One of Auschwitz, organised with UNRIC and UNSA to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

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United Nations E-Government Survey LOSI Webinar Series – Episode 7: Greece

A webinar on applying the LOSI methodology in Greece, with insights from municipal assessments and a discussion on the UN E-Government Survey 2026.

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Training

United Nations University Program on Digital Technology and Sustainable Development

The UNU-DTSD Program is designed for young scholars currently enrolled in higher education institutions or in early career research positions.

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When Extractive Finance Reaches the Hospital Ward - Patterns of financialisation and impacts of corporatisation of healthcare – An Indian case study with global dimensions

A discussion on the financialisation and corporatisation of healthcare in India and beyond.

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Previous Events

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Global Water Bankruptcy in Focus: High-Level Report Launch and Policy Roundtable at UN HQ

This roundtable co-hosted by UNU-INWEH and the Permanent Missions of Canada to the UN will discuss emerging opportunities in global water policy

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Launch of Global Water Bankruptcy Report at the Press Briefing of the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General in New York

The report declares the dawn of an era of global water bankruptcy, inviting world leaders to facilitate “honest, science-based adaptation to a new reality.”

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Webinar #1 | Strategies to Avoid Desk Rejections: Key Insights and Best Practices

This webinar series will support researchers with practical insights into academic publishing and peer review. The first guest is Dr Yogesh K. Dwivedi

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Unlocking AI’s Potential to Serve Humanity

A high-level fireside chat at Davos to launch the AI for Good flagship report, exploring how artificial intelligence can advance human and planetary well-being.

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Nexus Seminar N.89: Observing and modelling climate-land-energy-water interactions in cold climate

Nexus Seminar

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ECOWAS Beyond the States: Rethinking How Civil Society Is Shaping Regional Governance in West Africa

Dr. Kogbe discusses regional engagements of civil society actors in Africa, drawing from his recently published book.

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The Road to Freedom: Economics and the Good Society

On 15 January 2026, UNU and the International Peace Foundation will co-host a public lecture by Professor Joseph E. Stiglitz, Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences.

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Science Talk: Advancing Arctic Techno-Diplomacy

Building Resilient and Cooperative Futures

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PhD Defence: Essays on labour dynamics and industrial growth: Supply chains, innovation and informality

Gbenoukpo Robert Djidonou

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Digital Earth and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability: Professional Development Workshop

Opportunity to learn from global experts on how to advance digital innovation for sustainable development.