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

Article 06 Dec 2024

Canada’s Integrated Water And Climate Solutions: A Road To Resilience

Experts emphasizes on the urgent need for Canada to adopt a comprehensive and integrated approach to water management in the face of climate change

Expert Consultant – Tolerable Risk and SLR

Saleh Qazi

Saleh Qazi

Capacity Development

Evidence-Based Policy Research Methods (EPRM) spring 2025

The EPRM programme for spring 2025 runs for 14 weeks, between January and April.

Press Release 31 Dec 2024

UNU-BIOLAC's 2024: A Positive Balance for our Scientific Programme Amidst difficulties

UNU-BIOLAC keeps supporting capacity building in Biotechnology in LAC despite the complex situation of 2024 and the lack of sources of funding

Announcement 27 Dec 2024

DNC 2025 Conference 2nd Circular

Access the newly released circular for Dresden Nexus Conference 2025.

Article 25 Dec 2024

UNU-IIGH Fellowships

Fellowships are offered for a period of one-year, renewable based on a continued programme of work.

Article 25 Dec 2024

UNU-IIGH Internships

The Internship Programme offers an immersive opportunity for students and early-career professionals to gain hands-on experience in global health.

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Nexus Seminar N.81: Reframing Sustainability through the Lens of Socioecological Debt

Prof. Ramutsindela's Nexus Seminar session to explore reframing sustainability through the lens of socioecological debt.