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).
News
A Permanent Forum for International Collaboration and High-Level Biotechnological Research in Latin America
The MolBiosystems Conference united global experts and rising stars in Chile to advance gene regulation research and foster lasting collaboration.
Event
Photo Exhibition “Sustainability Stories” Arrives in Chemnitz as Part of the European Capital of Culture 2025
Hosted at Stadtwirtschaft Chemnitz, co-organised with the City of Chemnitz and the Carlowitz-Gesellschaft e.V.
Event
Science Talk: Canada’s Inuit Communities and their Interconnected Crises
Water, Health, Housing, and Wellbeing in the North
Blog Post
Success stories from South and Southeast Asia: Organising as a tool to achieve regularisation and recognition
UNU-IIGH co-organised this virtual event in partnership with Public Services International on the occasion of the 2025 CHW symposium
Book
Learning, Collaborating and Transforming: The 20-Year Journey of the Global RCE Network
This book marks the 20th anniversary of the Global RCE Network through stories, insights and analyses from RCE initiatives worldwide.
Event
Next Generation Forum for Gender Equality — "Path to Gender Equality: Perspectives and Actions of Young People"
On 10 December 2025, UNU will host a symposium to promote youth voices in accelerating efforts towards gender equality and women's empowerment.
Expert
Farhan Latif
Farhan is a Research Fellow at the United Nations University Institute in Macau. Farhan’s work explores how digital technology intersects with various aspects of sustainability, with a particular focus on the future of work.
News
In Memoriam: Dr. David M. Malone, Former United Nations University Rector
Born in Ottawa, Canada on 7 February 1954, Rector Malone passed away on 24 November 2025 in Victoria, Canada.