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Our cities in a changing climate: Why the Dutch local elections matter more than you think

09 Mar 2026

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Poverty in the age of extreme inequality: increasingly hidden, persistently unjust

26 Feb 2026

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Rethinking Multilateralism from Within: Reflections from MPP Students at UNU-MERIT

25 Feb 2026

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Honouring Michael Cichon and inspiring the next generation: Reflections from the 10 December Award Ceremony

23 Feb 2026

Upcoming Events

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MPP Experience Day

MAASTRICHT : On Monday 13 April 2026, UNU-MERIT will host the MPP Experience Day, an event designed especially for prospective students of our MSc in Public Policy and Human Development (MPP).

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Degree Defense

PhD Defence: Walking the tightrope of humanitarian concerns and perceived threats: Essays on attitudes toward refugee immigration in Germany

Tobias Hillenbrand

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Migration Law and Policymaking (MiLAP) Follow-Up Training Programme

Follow-up training for MiLAP alumni, strengthening practical skills in migration law and policy through applied learning and peer exchange.

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Degree Defense

PhD Defence: The Cost of Division. Essays on Political Economy, Social Cohesion, and Public Policies

Stefanie Cipriano Roost

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