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Announcements 30 May 2023

Apply Now for UNU Intensive Core Courses

The Autumn 2023 session of the UNU Intensive Core (UNU-IC) Courses will be conducted in hybrid mode from 1–29 September 2023. Apply by 7 July!

News 30 May 2023

Policy Brief Advocates Right to Education for Climate-Displaced Persons

A new UNU-IAS policy brief provides recommendations on ensuring education and learning continuity for people affected by climate-induced displacement.

Announcements 23 May 2023

New UNU Report Highlights Lessons for Building Climate Resilience Based on Experiences from the 2021 Floods in Western Europe

A new report by UNU-EHS, UNU-MERIT and UNU-CRIS provides five key recommendations for strengthening climate resilience.

News 19 May 2023

Report Explores Digital Access as a Human Right

UNU-EGOV and the Digital Future Society present their latest joint report examining how universal digital access is a means of achieving SDG 11.

Announcements 17 May 2023

Applications Open: MSc in Public Policy and Human Development (MPP)

UNU-MERIT is accepting applications for their MPP programme. Deadline for applications is 15 June for non-EU applicants and 15 July for EU applicants.

News 09 May 2023

Book Examines How Climate Change and Displacement Affect the Right to Education

A new book by UNU-IAS and UNESCO presents case studies in Asia and the Pacific, providing guidance for policymakers to ensure education is protected.

News 08 May 2023

Trapped Sediment Robbing World’s Large Dams of Vital Water Storage Capacity

A new UNU study of large dams across the world reveals the alarming extent of water storage capacity lost due to trapped sediment.

Press Release 01 May 2023

Dr David Malone, Former UNU Rector, Receives Highest Honour from Government of Japan

Dr David M. Malone was awarded the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun by the Government of Japan.

News 28 Apr 2023

Think7 Japan Summit Delivers Policy Solutions to Bridge G7 and G20

On 27–28 April 2023, UNU contributed to expert discussions at the T7 Japan Summit in Tokyo, providing policy solutions for the G7 Hiroshima Summit.

Announcements 18 Apr 2023

UNU-IAS Now Accepting Applications for 2023 Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme

Apply by 31 May for the JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme, which will commence in September 2023.