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).
News
World Ocean Day: UNU Paris Joins a Week of Ocean Action
On the occasion of World Ocean Day, UNU Paris joined a dynamic week of events and dialogue on ocean governance in Paris.
News
UNU Paris Contributes to Post-UNOC3 Dialogue on Ocean Governance
On 2 June 2026, UNU Paris joined a conference reflecting on ocean protection and governance after the Third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3).
Media Coverage
Andrea Ramírez Agudelo Featured in Deutsche Welle on Ecuador’s Preparedness for El Niño
UNU-EHS Senior Researcher Andrea Ramírez Agudelo was featured in a Deutsche Welle article on how Ecuador can prepare for potential El Niño impacts.
News
"Next-Gene" Pest and Vector Control
A radically different way to approach population control of agricultural pests and transmisibility of insect vector-borne diseses
Seminar
Webinar #7 | From Downtime Reads to Brave Leaps: Public Policy and Quantum Computing
Kimberly Moloney will discuss the "academic toe-dips", the actual research output, and the value of cross-disciplinary chats.
Person
Elena Elena Piccinelli
Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon, Portugal