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Degree Defense

PhD Defence: Essays on the economics of conflict and human capital in Central Africa

Soazic Elise Wang Sonne

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Symposium

Strengthening Global Health Governance: Defending the Public Interest and Holding Powerful Private Actors Accountable

The event explores the influence of powerful private actors in global health and discusses ways to enhance accountability and protect public interest.

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BIG IDEAS Series

Sailing for Change: Civil Society Action to Build Peaceful and Inclusive Societies in the Asia-Pacific

ONLINE: On 22 April 2025, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Meri Joyce, International Coordinator of Peace Boat.

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Seminar

Migration Seminar Series: Missiles and Misfits: Reimagining Home and Security for Queer Internally Displaced Persons From South Lebanon.

This paper explores the intersection of armed conflict, displacement, and LGBTIQ+ identity, highlighting the challenges and resilience.

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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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Youth Innovate: Local Challenges, Global Solutions

Programme Joint Conference – UNU-MERIT -Porta Mosana College

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Economic Fitness and Complexity Summer School

A five-day Economic Fitness and Complexity Summer School, jointly organised by UNU-MERIT, UNU-CRIS and the Enrico Fermi Research Centre.

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Ph.D Summer School on the Economics of the Green and Digital Transitions: Innovation Strategies Policies for a Global Europe

Learn about the EU’s approach to international cooperation, competition, and leadership in the green and digital transitions.

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Previous Events

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Webinar: Launch of the Handbook on Sex, Gender, and Health: Perspectives from South Asia

In this webinar, we aim to explore the intersections of sex, gender, and health within South Asia's diverse social, economic, and cultural contexts.

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Supporting the Recovery of Noto Peninsula: Building Disaster-resilient Communities

KANAZAWA & ONLINE: This international symposium will share insights on disaster recovery and prevention, drawing on case studies from Japan and the world.

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SCIENCE TALK: The ’How’ of the Water-Health Nexus

Empowering Women to Tackle Plumbing Poverty

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Social Preferences Across the World

MAASTRICHT & ONLINE: Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series team is pleased to announce our upcoming research week seminar featuring Alexander W. Cappelen, a professor at the Department of Economics, Norwegian School of Economics (NHH).

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Sustainability in Our City – A joint event with the City of Richmond Hill

Building a Greener Future: The Sustainability Speaker Series will explore how local action can contribute to global impact

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PhD Event: March Research Days

In Person: Join our annual event as PhD fellows present their research.

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South Africa’s G20 Presidency: Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability — a Conversation with Japan

On 18 March 2025, UNU will co-host a symposium exploring South Africa's G20 Presidency and steps to ensure solidarity, equality and sustainability for all.

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PhD defence: Why Political Actors Engage Young People In Public Policy: Educational Reforms in Ireland and Flanders

PhD Defence Lotte Geunis, UNU-MERIT

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Migration Seminar Series: Safeguarding (Digital) Cultural Heritage in Crises: Connecting Palestinians Beyond Borders and Forced Separation

Safeguarding Digital Cultural Heritage in Crises—understanding how tech protects and threatens Palestinian heritage amid conflict and displacement.

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SCIENCE TALK: Permafrost, Carbon, Circularity

A Bio-cementation Solution for Mitigating Climate Change in the Arctic