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Blog Post 22 Jul 2025

Share The Invisibility of Hidden Poverty: Reflections from a Social Protection Perspective

PhD fellow Nathalia Ramírez writes for socialprotection.org about hidden poverty and the need for more inclusive social protection systems.

Blog Post 17 Jul 2025

From Numbers to People: A Liberian Public Servant's Journey through the MPP

In this blog, Sie Anderson reflects on his journey from Liberia’s accounting department to UNU-MERIT’s MPP program and shares his future aspirations.

Blog Post 15 Jul 2025

One Year, Many Journey- Marking the Close of a Dynamic Academic Year

MPP Director Dr Elaine Lebon-McGregor reflects on a transformative academic year, highlighting key milestones across all specialisations.

Article 04 Jul 2025

UNU and Maastricht University Renew Collaboration Agreement for UNU-MERIT

UNU and UM renewed their partnership for UNU-MERIT, securing a future-focused framework for global research, education, and policy engagement.

Blog Post 30 Jun 2025

Reflections on capabilities in decisions to migrate or stay

Talitha Dubow reflect on why some migrants stay, return, or move again; showing how personal goals and real-life options shape these decisions.

Article 23 Jun 2025

Data Matters: Enhancing Fair Recruitment through Smarter Indicators

Dr Elaine Lebon-McGregor reflects on the ILO Global Conference on Fair Recruitment

Blog Post 20 Jun 2025

Frictions and Fault Lines: How Entrepreneurs and Financiers Drive the Circular Economy Transitions in Differing Geographical Contexts

Exploring how entrepreneurs and financiers navigate circular economy transitions, highlighting diverse strategies, challenges, & institutional change.

Blog Post 19 Jun 2025

Reflections from UNIDO: Contributing to the 2026 Industrial Development Report

PhD fellow Rafael de la Vega reflects on his six-month sabbatical at UNIDO, contributing to the 2026 Industrial Development Report (IDR).

Article 16 Jun 2025

European Youth Event: young activist fights poverty – Interview with Maria Nathalia Ramirez

European Youth Event: Interview with PHD fellow, Maria Nathalia Ramirez

Press Release 16 Jun 2025

United Nations University and Maastricht University Appoint Prof Dr Fiona Tregenna of South Africa as Director of UNU-MERIT

Prof Dr Fiona Tregenna will begin her appointment as Director of UNU-MERIT on 5 January 2026.