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
AI Organizations Without Managers: When Hierarchy Becomes Obsolete
AI dissolves organizational hierarchies by replacing managers with real-time intelligence systems, reshaping work, accountability, and inequality.
Media Coverage
Sustainable Landscape Management Lessons from Japan
Uniso Ciência, a Brazilian science magazine, featured the Satoyama Initiative in its June 2026 issue.
Book Chapter
Blog Post
Reflecting on the MPP Class of 2025–2026
A year of learning and collaboration comes to a close for the MPP Class of 2025–2026.
Journal Article
Circularity and no regrets? Multi-sector interaction in circular open innovation ecosystems in building and construction
This publication was released as part of the UNU-FLORES focus area Sustainable Buildings and Constructions.
Event
From Hype to Evidence: A Process Tokenisation Framework for the Public-Sector
The session will address how public-sector organizations can assess the applicability and feasibility of tokenisation within their processes.
Journal Article
Pathways towards an affectionate community: place-making practices of small business owners in ger areas of Ulaanbaatar
This work was supported by the National University of Mongolia, within the scope of Grant for Young Researcher [Grant P2023-4602].