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).
Degree Defense
PhD Defence: Essays on labour dynamics and industrial growth: Supply chains, innovation and informality
Gbenoukpo Robert Djidonou
Article
“Transformation In Government Must Be Sequenced, Calibrated, and Sustainable”
Read this interview with Robert O. Ifeonu, winner of the Best Research Paper Award at ICEGOV 2025.
Article
Socioeconomic Impacts of Digital Government: Progress and Asymmetries
By João Martins, Senior Research Associate at UNU-EGOV.
News
UNU-INWEH Joins Global Science Diplomacy Chair to Advance Arctic and Space Cooperation
This first of its kind Québec-led initiative supports peaceful, sustainable, and knowledge-based cooperation in Far North and outer space.
Series
Impact
Impact from UNU work
News
IndabaX Uganda & Spring School 2026, Co-organized by UNU Macau
The IndabaX Uganda & Spring School 2026 will take place from 23–27 March 2026 in Kampala, Uganda.
Announcement
Next Course: “Innovative Biotechnological Approaches in Health - From Research to Application”, April 2026
Apply for a scholarship to participate in the course coordinated by Dr. Maria Vizoso at Universidad Nacional de Tucuman, Argentina
Article
Science, Technology, and the Humanitarian Legacy of Dr. Norman Borlaug
Dr. Norman Borlaug’s legacy proves science can fight hunger. His vision inspires modern biotech for a sustainable future.