The University shall devote its work to research into the pressing global problems of human survival, development and welfare that are the concern of the United Nations and its agencies.
People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere
Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources
Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
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Prof. Brenda Yeoh
Professor Brenda S.A. Yeoh is a Singaporean scholar and expert in the fields of migration, social geography, and the politics of space in colonial and post-colonial cities.
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Bavo Stevens
Bavo Stevens was a Junior Research Fellow at the UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM).
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Roundtable Discussion: How to Bridge the Gap between Policymakers and Academics in Africa and the Global South
Emmanuel Balogun and Thomas Tieku are holding a virtual roundtable hosted by the International Studies Association.
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Raphael Ayambire
Dr. Raphael Ayambire is an environmental planner and researcher whose work examines how governance systems produce – or fail to produce – just and effective outcomes for biodiversity and the communities that depend on it.
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Mazen Khan
Mazen Khan is a Youth Fellow in Water Governance and Justice at UNU-INWEH, supporting research, policy, and outreach initiatives related to water governance, displacement, and international justice, with a regional emphasis on the Middle East and South Asia.
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