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
Event
UNU Generative AI Series | Wellbeing and Videogames: Navigating the Digital Playground
Join us to explore the complexities, benefits, and risks of digital gaming for young people, and discover what fosters positive play experiences.
Event
UNU-MERIT Internal Conference 2024
Join the 2024 UNU-MERIT Internal Conference on Sept 26-27
Event
11th MACIMIDE Annual Work Conference
Join the 11th MACIMIDE Conference on migration and development at UNU-MERIT on Sept 23, 2024
Project
Behavioural Adaptation for Water Security and Inclusion (BASIN)
This project will identify behavioural levers for enhancing community adaptation behaviour to build capacities and sustain climate-resilient management, service provision, and water security
Person
Nidhi Polekar
Nidhi Polekar is a Research Assistant Co-op at UNU-CPR.
Person
Manushi Sharma
Manushi Sharma is an Effective Multilateralism Research Assistant Co-op at UNU-CPR supporting the uptake and further development of the recommendations of the High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism (HLAB).
Person
Marie-Claire Röpsch
Marie-Claire Röpsch is a Carlo Schmid Fellow at the Centre for Policy Research (UNU-CPR). The Fellowship is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service and the German Academic Scholarship Foundation.
Seminar
Children’s Right to be Heard
ONLINE: This bilingual seminar, organised by UNU-MERIT's Dr. Julieta Marotta, will feature scholars and practitioners from different jurisdictions discussing children's right to be heard and participate in the legal process.