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).
Event
Launch of the 2026 Environmental Performance Index
Reflecting on 25 years of environmental benchmarking while looking ahead to the future of sustainability governance.
News
New Research Report: AI Systems as Digital Public Goods
New UNU–ADB–UN ODET study: Openness alone isn’t enough, AI systems need to deliver public value, accountability, safeguards, and local relevance.
Feature
Peacebuilding Week 2026
UNU-CPR Conversation Series
Degree Defense
Barriers to Female Employment in Egypt: Gender Norms, Childcare, and Household Dynamics
Abdelrahman Mohamed Nagy Mohamed Hussein
Degree Defense
Article
Open-source AI and the Choice Before Us
Open-source AI is a test of where the emerging digital economy will place its priorities.
Expert
Dr. Karl William Wurster
Dr. Karl Wurster is an environmental governance scholar and digital systems specialist working at the intersection of applied research and public policy implementation.