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
UNU Council Member
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.
Expert
Bavo Stevens
Bavo Stevens was a Junior Research Fellow at the UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM).
Blog Post
Building the skills behind the twin transition
Why the twin transition needs more than technology—and why building policymaking skills matters.
Seminar
Detecting Technological Trajectories: Emergence, Convergence, Divergence, and Dormancy in Innovation Dynamics
Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series is pleased to promote an upcoming research seminar featuring Roney Fraga Souza from the Faculdade de Economia da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Brazil, organized by our partner Brownbag Seminar Series.
Expert
Amira Al-Busaidi
As of May 2026, Amira is a Government Fellow at the UNU-EGOV.
Event
Exhibition: House of No Waste (HØW)
Exhibition of Global Ideas Competition House of No Waste at Kulturpalast, Dresden, 2 -11 July 2026
Article
Artificial Intelligence Will Not Save the SDGs on Its Own — Policy Has to Catch Up First
If AI is to accelerate progress toward the SDGs, governments must build institutions capable of guiding technical breakthroughs for sustainability.
Event
Sixth SDGs National Children’s Poster Contest Exhibition
From 1 July, UNU is hosting an exhibition featuring SDG-themed posters created by elementary and junior high school children from across Japan and abroad.
News
Bangladesh Climate and Development Seminar, Utrecht University – UNU-CRIS Showcases Bangladesh research
UNU-CRIS is contributing to the Bangladesh-focused seminar hosted at Utrecht University.