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).
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Roundtable Discussion: How to Bridge the Gap between Policymakers and Academics in Africa and the Global South
Daniel Balogun and Thomas Tieku are holding a virtual roundtable hosted by the International Studies Association.
Capacity Development Office
Curriculum Design Workshop for Migration Studies in Uganda
Workshop to develop structured Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in Migration Studies in Uganda.
Capacity Development Office
Fair and ethical recruitment training
The project aims to strengthen capacity, foster policy dialogue, and generate actionable recommendations for key stakeholders involved in labour...
Capacity Development Office
Social statistics by gender with cognitive interviewing
This training course builds practical capacity in using cognitive interviewing to improve the measurement of gender‑related social statistics.
Capacity Development Office
Training in Governance and Management of Social Protection in the Arab speaking region
The training addresses key governance and management challenges, including expanding coverage, improving sustainability, and enhancing system...
Capacity Development Office
Digital Public Goods (DPG) Track – Curriculum Development
The programme introduced a structured curriculum focused on open-source technologies, ethical digital design, and sustainable digital solutions.
Capacity Development Office
TRANSFORM Arab States: Shock Responsiveness and Social Protection Training Module
Building on the TRANSFORM Programme training approach the activity focused on revising and contextualizing key learning materials to better reflect...
Capacity Development Office
Advocacy and Communication for Social Protection
This module focuses on strengthening participants’ ability to use data, and policy analysis to influence social protection policies and reforms