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

Designing Job Recommender Systems: Job Search Model and Evidence from Experiments

MAASTRICHT & ONLINE: Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series team is pleased to announce our upcoming research seminar featuring Prof. Bruno Crépon, Professor of economics at ENSAE and a research fellow of the Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA).

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Seminar

Online Q&A Session on UNU-MERIT's MSc Programme

ONLINE: On 11 December, UNU-MERIT will host a Q&A session for prospective students interested in their MSc in Public Policy and Human Development (MPP).

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Youth Ocean Summit

TOKYO: This event will discuss the sustainability of the marine environment, focusing on youth-led marine conservation initiatives.

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Conversation Series

Connecting Cultures: How Humour Speaks Louder than Words

On 16 December 2025, UNU will host a conversation with comedian and voice actor Patrick Harlan, also known as Pakkun.

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Side Event

COP30 Debrief: One Health as SDG Accelerator

Virtual panel discussion on COP30's One Health governance advances

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COP30 Youth Debrief Session

TOKYO: This event will share youth experiences and insights after attending the 2025 UN climate change conference (UNFCCC COP30).

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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.

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Seminar

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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Previous Events

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Science Talk: Best Management Practices Under Climate Change

Why We Need Better Monitoring and Modeling

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The Michael Cichon Graduate Award for Theses in Social Protection and Public Policy - 2025

Honouring excellence in social protection research at the 2025 Michael Cichon Graduate Award.

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AI in Action: Advancing Research for the SDGs

ONLINE: This webinar will discuss how AI can support university research aimed at global sustainability challenges.

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Imarisha Webinar | Rethinking How We Address Gendered Workplace Violence in Primary Healthcare Settings: Open Dialogue with Abi Badru

Held during 16 Days of Activism against GBV, the webinar aims to explore how to address the gender dimensions of workplace violence in PHC settings

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Next Generation Forum for Gender Equality — "Path to Gender Equality: Perspectives and Actions of Young People"

On 10 December 2025, UNU will host a symposium to promote youth voices in accelerating efforts towards gender equality and women's empowerment.

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Call for papers: 13th Conference on Micro Evidence on Innovation and Development (MEIDE)

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

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PhD Defence: Bridging profitability and sustainability: Essays on Private Sector Innovation for Sustainable Development in Low-Income Contexts

Maximilian Bruder

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Information Session for Prospective Students

ONLINE: Learn about UNU-IAS Master's and PhD degree programmes and the admissions process for the September 2026 intake.

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Nexus Seminar N.88: Textile Reinforced Concrete: A Material for the Sustainable Construction Industry

Nexus Seminar

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Photo Exhibition: “Sustainability Stories”

Award-Winning Photography Exhibition Highlights Human Resilience in the Face of Sustainability Challenges.