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.
People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere
Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources
Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
UNU Council Member
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
Bavo Stevens
Bavo Stevens was a Junior Research Fellow at the UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM).
Research Fellow
Victor Arribas Martinez
Victor Arribas Martínez is an economist, Stream Leader for Diversity and Transformation at the European Patent Office’s (EPO) Observatory on Patents and Technology. Alongside his work at EPO, he is a dual-career PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT.
Person
Person
Person
Person
News
Bhutan Workshop Launches Global Well-being Alliance for Research and Policy
A UNU workshop in Thimphu developed global cooperation on governance approaches that elevate the well-being of people and our planet
Research Fellow
Carolina Donnelly
Carolina Donnelly is a PhD Fellow at UNU-MERIT, Maastricht University.