The UNU global network hosts events online and at diverse locations around the world. See individual event announcements for registration information.
If you would like to receive notifications about in-person and online events at UNU Headquarters in Tokyo and throughout Japan, please subscribe to the UNU Headquarters events mailing list.
Upcoming Events
Previous Events
Lecture
MPP Open Lecture: Incentivising innovation: The role of IPRs
ONLINE: Want to know if our MSc in Public Policy and Human Development programme (known as MPP) is right for you? Join our Open Lecture with Dr. Intan Hamdam-Livramentoto get a taste of the programme!
Event
Second AEON SATOYAMA Forum
TOKYO & ONLINE: This event will discuss the satoyama model for sustainable living and biodiversity conservation.
Seminar
United Nations E-Government Survey Local Online Service Index (LOSI) Webinar Series
UNU-EGOV is a promoter and participant of Episode 6 of the LOSI Webinar Series, which explores the index applied in Tunisia. The webinar is open to all.
Conversation Series
The Future of Innovation and Creativity in a Transforming World
TOKYO: On 13 February 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Daren Tang, Director General of WIPO.
Seminar
Migration Seminar Series: Trust Beyond Borders: The Role of Non-State Actors in Shaping Immigration Preferences
Trust in international organizations reduces support for closed-door immigration in weak-governance regions, highlighting non-state actors' influence.
Event
SCIENCE TALK: Building Climate Resilience of Rainfed Agriculture
Best Practices of Rainfed Agriculture from Global South Countries
BIG IDEAS Series
What Role Do Women, Peace and Security Play in Mitigating Today’s Global Crises?
TOKYO & ONLINE: On 7 February 2025, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Amb. Melanne Verveer, Executive Director of the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security.
Event
Sustainability Stories 2.0 Vernissage
Hoyerswerda
Seminar
Expertise at Work: New Technologies, New Skills, and Worker Impacts
MAASTRICHT & ONLINE: Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series team is pleased to announce our upcoming research seminar featuring Anna Salomons, Professor at Utrecht University’s School of Economics and Professor of Labor Economics, Tilburg University.
Event
Women in Peace: Strengthening Economies to Address Violence Against Women
TOKYO: On 6 February 2025, UNU and Guardian Girls International, in partnership with KIF Japan, will co-host a panel discussion on women’s empowerment.