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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Seminar

Executive Seminar on Successful University Leadership

This 3-day seminar, led by Emeritus Prof. Jo Ritzen and former Dutch Minister of Education, offers lectures, peer learning, and case-based examples.

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Workshop

Digital4Culture - Understanding the Relationship between Digital Technologies and Cultural Heritage

Join Digital4Culture, a joint workshop hosted by the United Nations University – Operating Unit on Policy-driven Electronic Governance (UNU-EGOV) and the Observatory on Science, Communication and Culture Policies (PolObs).

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Degree Defense

PhD defence: Innovative capacity in low-tech service firms: An analysis of the Brazilian boutique hotels and pest control sectors

Marcia da Mota Daros, UNU-MERIT

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Degree Defense

PhD Defence: The Challenges of South America’s Lithium Triangle: Industrial Policies for an Emerging Global Value Chain

Mauricio Cespedes Quironga, UNU-MERIT

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Degree Defense

PhD Defence: Essays on Economic Complexity, International Trade and Minerals Economics

Jorge Valverde-Carbonell

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Event

UNU-MERIT Internal Conference 2025

UNU-MERIT Internal Conference 2025: A vibrant platform for PhD fellows and researchers to share insights, foster collaboration, and drive innovation.

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Workshop

Intensive Course on Agent Based Modelling in Social Sciences

Learn to design, implement, and analyse robust agent-based models (ABM) for research projects in this intensive, full-time course.

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Conference

14th Global RCE Conference

OKAYAMA, JAPAN & ONLINE: Celebrating 20 years of impact and innovation by the Regional Centres of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development.

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Previous Events

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SCIENCE TALK: Equity in Every Drop

Criteria for Equitable Access to Non-Conventional Water Resources

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Diplomacy in Transition: Women in Leadership

TOKYO: On 29 July 2025, UNU will host an event to spotlight the role of female leaders in shaping inclusive, peaceful and future-oriented international relations.

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Reimagining Climate Governance: Reforms, Models and Actions

Designing actionable innovations to meet today’s climate needs

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The Future of Language Education: Nurturing Democracy Through Participation and Critical Thinking in an Age of AI

TOKYO: On 24 July 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Jun Saito, founder and CEO of J PREP.

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SCIENCE TALK: Behavioral Economics for Water Governance

Insights from Field Experiments and Future Directions

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United Nations University Hub Launch Ceremony at University of Pretoria

Official launch ceremony of the UNU Hub on Resilient Environment, Agriculture, Climate and Health for Africa (REACH-AFRICA)

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Roundtable dialogue on Beyond SDGs

An experts dialogue to reflect on the future of global sustainable development beyond the 2030 Agenda.

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2025 Higher Education Sustainability Initiative Global Forum

ONLINE: As part of the 2025 HLPF, this special event will discuss how higher education can foster science-driven solutions for sustainable development.

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Human Security and the Health Impacts of Ocean Plastic Pollution — Interlinkages between SDG 3 and SDG 14

NEW YORK: This side event of the 2025 UN HLPF will discuss how marine plastic contamination is affecting human health and well-being.

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Workshop on Innovative Resource Mobilization Strategies for International Organizations

Identifying concrete financing mechanisms to strengthen multilateral institutions and support delivery of global public goods.