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
Policy Brief on Strengthening Patient Advocacy in South Asia: Aligning Regional Action with the WHO Global Patient Safety Action Plan (2021-2023) selected to Present at ACUNS
This Policy Brief is selected for presentation at the 39th Annual Meeting of the Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS), 1-3 July 2026.
News
Nidhi Nagabhatla Invited to Provide Keynote Address at ISDCRI Conference in Delhi
UNU-CRIS Senior Research Fellow, Nidhi Nagabhatla, Invited to Provide Keynote Address at ISDCRI Conference in Delhi.
Blog Post
Middle powers are rewriting the playbook for gender‑equal growth
Middle powers are shaping a new playbook for gender‑equal growth, linking reforms at home with global impact.
Event
Webinar #4 | Inclusion by Design or by Assumption? What Mobile Banking Reveals About Digital Policy
This 4th webinar explores how interaction challenges reveal the relationship between interface design, digital policy, and user experience.
Event
Global Water Bankruptcy: Stakeholder Briefing and Dialogue with Prof. Kaveh Madani
Join us for an interactive Dialogue co-hosted by UNU-INWEH and Geneva Environment Network
News
Experts Share Insights on Enhancing Resilience through Partnerships
A symposium explored multi-stakeholder partnerships in Japan that strengthen environmental and disaster resilience in communities.
Event
Science Talk: Water Security at the Intersection of Smallholder Agriculture and Food, and Nutrition security
Perspectives from Southern Africa and the African Continent
Expert