Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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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.
Charter of the United Nations University

People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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UNU Council Member UNU Council Member; Raffles Professor of Social Sciences, National University of Singapore

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 19 Jan 2038

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

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Societies in Harmony with Nature: Locally-led Landscape Approaches

ONLINE: This event will discuss implementation of the Community Development and Knowledge Management for the Satoyama Initiative Programme (COMDEKS).

News 18 Apr 2025

UNU and ITTO Sign Memorandum of Understanding

The new agreement will support joint activities and knowledge exchange across research, education, events and advocacy.

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SCIENCE TALK: Material Needs for "Power to X" Technologies

Environmental Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Social Life Cycle Assessment (SLCA)

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YSI Workshop on Structural Change, Inequality, and Growth

A two-day Young Scholar Initiative (YSI) Workshop hosted by UNU-MERIT

Project 17 Apr 2025

'AI for Good' ITU flagship product

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for sustainable development

Project 17 Apr 2025

Supporting the Secretary-General's Scientific Advisory Board

Fostering active conversations and bridging the gap between the global scientific community and UN leadership.

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Bridging Care Across Cultures: Designing Sociotechnical Systems for Ageing in a Global Society

On 25 April 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Mynatt, Dean of the Khoury College of Computer Sciences at Northeastern University.

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(Dis)Empowered by Context: Female Entrepreneurs, Firm Performance and Institutions

On 27 May 2025, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Dr. Hanna Berkel, Research Fellow at UNU-WIDER.