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
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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.
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Bavo Stevens
Bavo Stevens was a Junior Research Fellow at the UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM).
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Building Trust for AI Governance
Professor Yang Bin on the importance of education, dialogue and trust in shaping AI governance.
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Building a Global Framework for AI Safety
Stuart Russell on licensing, monitoring and international cooperation to manage the risks of artificial intelligence.
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From Risk Management to Risk Prevention
Nicolas Miailhe on the need to move from responsible innovation towards preventing catastrophic risks from frontier AI.
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Building a Community of Independent AI Evaluators
Rumman Chowdhury on independent evaluation and greater public agency over artificial intelligence.
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Broadening Participation in AI Governance
Ambassador Philip Thigo on bringing more countries into global discussions on artificial intelligence.
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Building Effective AI Governance
Lara Shane on the layers of oversight needed to govern artificial intelligence.
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