Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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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.
Charter of the United Nations University

People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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UNU Council Member UNU Council Member; Raffles Professor of Social Sciences, National University of Singapore

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 19 Jan 2038

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

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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.

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UNU-MERIT Internal Conference 2024

Join the 2024 UNU-MERIT Internal Conference on Sept 26-27

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11th MACIMIDE Annual Work Conference

Join the 11th MACIMIDE Conference on migration and development at UNU-MERIT on Sept 23, 2024

Project 31 Aug 2024

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 Research Assistant Co-op

Nidhi Polekar

Nidhi Polekar is a Research Assistant Co-op at UNU-CPR.

Person Effective Multilateralism Research Assistant Co-op

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 Carlo Schmid Fellow

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.

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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.