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.
Project
Flexible Office: Concept for Resource Optimisation (FLORES)
This project at UNU FLORES seeks to make a significant shift from fixed desks assigned to each employee to spaces designed according to functions and needs
Event
UNU-MERIT Internal Conference 2024
Join the 2024 UNU-MERIT Internal Conference on Sept 26-27
Event
11th MACIMIDE Annual Work Conference
Join the 11th MACIMIDE Conference on migration and development, Sept 23, 2024.
Staff
Dr. Suwarna Laxshmi Ramanathan
Dr. Suwarna Ramanathan is a Research Intern at UNU-IIGH. Dr Ramanathan is an Australian trained physician with a keen interest in health governance.
Staff
Anina Grün
Anina Grün is a research intern at the United Nations University - International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH), where she contributes to strengthening capacity for contextualised, evidence-based decision-making in global health.
Staff
Ruchita Balasubramanian
Ruchita is a PhD student in Population Health Sciences concentrating in infectious disease epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Series
5 Tools for Nature-Based Solutions in Disaster and Climate Risk Management
Five tools from the Nature-Based Solutions Toolkit that are crucial for building resilient and sustainable communities
Expert
Mieke Drossaert
Mieke Drossaert is Student Affairs Officer at UNU-MERIT.
Series
ICT and Supporting Staff at UNU-MERIT
Learn more about our ICT and Supporting Staff