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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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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Event

UN Day 2025 in Dresden to Focus on “Education Shapes the Future”

This year’s United Nations Day will be commemorated on 24 October at Dresden City Hall under the theme “Education Shapes the Future”, emphasizing the vital role of inclusive and high-quality education in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The event takes place against the backdrop of two major milestones: the 50th anniversary of the United Nations University and the 80th anniversary of the United Nations.

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Conference

ICEGOV 2025 – 18th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance

ICEGOV 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria, gathers global experts to shape digital governance through cooperation, innovation, and inclusion (4-7 Nov 2025).

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Event

Science Slam: Science4Peace

We are looking for scientists who want to present their research outside their scientific bubble: with entertaining insights, crisp facts, and ideas.

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Conference

Call for papers: 12th Conference on Micro Evidence on Innovation and Development (MEIDE)

December 10-12, 2025- Trivandrum, Kerala, India

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Training

United Nations University Program on Digital Technology and Sustainable Development

The UNDSDP Camp is designed for young scholars currently enrolled in higher education institutions or in early career research positions.

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Previous Events

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Valedictory lecture Prof Dr Clemens J.M. Kool

Prof Dr Clemens J.M. Kool’s valedictory lecture explores Europe’s challenges since the euro’s introduction and advocates for stronger integration and solidarity.

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Rethinking Debt Sustainability to Kickstart Growth

SEVILLE: UNU-WIDER will co-organize a side event at FFD4 examining insights from debt sustainability analyses to tackle debt burden and economic development challenges.

Degree Defense -

PhD Defence: Mobile Internet Diffusion and Development Impacts: Evidence and Heterogeneity Effects

Trang Thi Pham, UNU-MERIT

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Co-creation for Public Administration: Engaging Citizens in the AI Lifecycle

Join UNU-EGOV's workshop on co-creation strategies for citizen engagement in public sector digital transformation.

Symposium -

Empowering Lesotho: Unlocking Finance to Drive the Energy Transition in a Landlocked Developing Country

On 3 July 2025, UNU will co-host a symposium exploring investment towards clean energy in the Kingdom of Lesotho.

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SCIENCE TALK: Assessing Water Policy Interventions

A Stakeholder-Driven Multi-Scenario Approach for Regional Adaptation

Seminar -

Government Automation: Benefits, Risks and Key Enabling Factors

Government automation seminar: 12 case studies reveal benefits, risks, and frameworks for maximizing public value while minimizing harm.

Side Event -

Leveraging the Nexus Between Data and Capacity Development to Supercharge Domestic Revenues

SEVILLE: UNU-WIDER will co-organize a side event at FFD4 exploring the power of administrative data to improve fiscal systems and domestic revenue mobilization.

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Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4)

Supporting reform of the international financial architecture and mobilizing investments in the Sustainable Developments Goals.

Conversation Series -

Building Co-Existence: Towards an Inclusive Japan

On 26 June 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Ven. Kodo Nishimura, Buddhist monk, and Mr. Juan Pablo Reyes, publicist and photographer.