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.
Project
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
Project
‘CRoss-sEcToral planning decisIoN-maKing platform to foster climate Action’ — ‘RethinkAction’
This project will build a cross-sectoral platform to deliver clear and valuable information on climate change that supports decision making.
Article
Decolonising global health research: Shifting power for transformative change
New PLOS Global Public Health article reveals how power imbalances undermine equitable health research policies, practices and outcomes.
Expert
Niharika Rustagi
Niharika Rustagi is a Post Doctoral Fellow at the United Nations University – International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH).
Staff
Carlos Alfonso Peláez
Biologist, ecologist and communicator.
Seminar
IS Aspects of potential benefits from decentralisation in IT
In this seminar, we will look at critical aspects of decentralised IT systems and consider their applicability to the public sector.
Event
Convite Sessão de Apresentação Pública IPIC 2023 | AMA, Universidade do Minho e UNU-EGOV
Sessão pública de apresentação dos resultados do Índice da Presença na Internet das Câmaras Municipais (IPIC).
Project
Mapping implementation research trends in the WHO regions: Text mining of MOOC research letters of intent
TDR's new strategy emphasizes IR capacity building via a MOOC, automating research proposal analysis for public health interventions.
Brief
Framework for the Governance of Artificial Intelligence
This technology brief offers a concise summary of considerations for the appropriate oversight of artificial intelligence technologies.