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.
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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.

Expert Junior Research Fellow

Bavo Stevens

Bavo Stevens was a Junior Research Fellow at the UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM).

Blog Post 23 Jun 2026

Reflecting on the MPP Class of 2025–2026

A year of learning and collaboration comes to a close for the MPP Class of 2025–2026.

Journal Article 23 Jun 2026

Circularity and no regrets? Multi-sector interaction in circular open innovation ecosystems in building and construction

This publication was released as part of the UNU-FLORES focus area Sustainable Buildings and Constructions.

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From Hype to Evidence: A Process Tokenisation Framework for the Public-Sector

The session will address how public-sector organizations can assess the applicability and feasibility of tokenisation within their processes.

Journal Article 23 Jun 2026

Pathways towards an affectionate community: place-making practices of small business owners in ger areas of Ulaanbaatar

This work was supported by the National University of Mongolia, within the scope of Grant for Young Researcher [Grant P2023-4602].

Expert Research Fellow, Behavioural Change and Risk Communication

Mehri Khosravi

Dr. Mehri Khosravi is an environmental social scientist specialising in climate adaptation, behavioural change, risk communication, and the social dimensions of environmental sustainability.