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.

Expert Junior Research Fellow

Bavo Stevens

Bavo Stevens was a Junior Research Fellow at the UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM).

Media Coverage 14 Aug 2026

AI Does Not Eliminate The Need For Human Judgment

UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala speaks with Forbes Africa for a cover story on the future of AI in Africa.

Toolkit 27 Jul 2026

Caring for Our Landscapes and Seascapes

A Q&A Style Handbook to Understanding Socio-ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes and Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures

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News 14 Aug 2026

Putting Health and Well-being at the Centre of the Post-2030 Agenda

A panel discussion to explore how sustainable development should evolve in Southeast Asia beyond 2030.

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