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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Training

How Science, Technology, and Industrial Policy Will Shape Europe’s Future

UNU MERIT co-organises PhD Summer School 2026 in Strasbourg on Europe’s innovation, science and industrial policy.

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Conference

UNU-MERIT Internal Conference 2026

UNU-MERIT’s Internal Conference is an annual event where researchers and fellows share work, exchange feedback, and strengthen collaboration.

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Conference

2026 Jobs and Development Conference

The Jobs and Development Conference 2026 brings together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from around the world to discuss the latest insights on jobs, labour markets, and inclusive development.

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Conference

3rd International Conference: Geospatial Science & Technology for Earth Observation (GSTEO 2026)

Nidhi Nagabhatla, UNU-CRIS Senior Research Fellow, will present at the Geospatial Science and Technology for Earth Observation (GSTEO 2026).

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Training

United Nations University Program on Digital Technology and Sustainable Development

The UNU-DTSD Program is a unique program that builds on an intensive collaboration between UNU-MACAU, UNU-MERIT and UNU-EHS

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Training

AI Research for Better Policy

The AI Research for Better Policy is a unique 1-week intensive training that builds on a collaboration between UNU-MACAU, UNU-MERIT and UNU-EHS.

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Previous 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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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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