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News 08 Jul 2020

5 UN Career Advice from the Co-Architect of the Millennium Development Goals and Former Resident Coordinator in Pakistan, Dr Jan Vandemoortele

Dr Jan Vandemoortele's key takeaways from his 30 years with the UN help guide you through your career.

Press Release 02 Jul 2020

Global E-Waste Surging: Up 21% in 5 Years

According to UN Global E-waste Monitor 2020, 53.6 million metric tonnes of electronic waste was generated worldwide in 2019, up 21% in just 5 years.

Press Release 01 Jul 2020

New Leadership at the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research

Dr David Passarelli has commenced his role as Executive Director of UNU-CPR in New York, while Adam Day will serve as UNU-CPR Director of Programmes.

News 17 Jun 2020

UNU Macau and MUST Launch Internship Program for Students from Faculty of Humanities and Arts

This program will enhance students' academic and professional development as well as give them an insight into the work of the United Nations.

News 05 Jun 2020

Biodiversity Targets Reviewed and Future Directions Planned in Online Reporting Session

UNU-IAS held an online reporting session on the results of the second meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group on the OEWG2.

Press Release 03 Jun 2020

New Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Certificate Launched for the Financial Sector

A new online course will assist financial sector actors in identifying and addressing modern slavery and human trafficking risks.

News 03 Jun 2020

New Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Certificate Launched for the Financial Sector

FAST and ACAMS initiatives have launched a new certificate to help financial sector actors address modern slavery and human trafficking.

Press Release 27 May 2020

UNU Names Dr Shen Xiaomeng as Next Vice-Rector in Europe and Director of UNU-EHS

Dr Shen Xiaomeng will join UNU in the concurrent roles of UNU Vice-Rector in Europe and Director of UNU-EHS (Bonn, Germany), effective 1 August 2020.

Announcement 27 May 2020

Apply Now for Intensive Core Courses

Applications are open until 10 July 2020 for the online courses to be held in Autumn 2020.

News 22 May 2020

Award-Winning Education for Sustainable Development RCE Project Contributions Celebrated in New Publication

A new publication explores the implementation of SDGs through education at local and regional levels.

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