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).
Announcement
Next Course: “II Latin-American School on Cryo‑Electron Microscopy – Structural Imaging for Microbial Biotechnology in Health and the Environment”, July 2026
Apply for a scholarship to participate in the course coordinated by Dr. Virginia H. Albarracín at CIME-UNT, Tucuman, Argentina
Expert
Paula Böhler
Paula Böhler
Person
Calder Tsuyuki-Tomlinson
Calder Tsuyuki-Tomlinson is a Fellow (Non-Resident) in Global Economic Governance at UNU-CPR.
News
Cannabinoids for Angiogenesis
Javiera Fontecilla is investigating how to get stem cells to produced the therapeutic molecules needed for cell-free regenerative medicine
Expert
Jessica Martinez Carrera
Jessica Martinez Carrera
Expert
Isabella Kemp
Isabella Kemp
Conference
Green industrialization and inclusive growth in a fractured world order
The conference explores how the Global South can advance green industrialization and inclusive growth in shifting global governance.
Person
Kana Iikura
Kana Iikura is a social scientist specialising in global health governance and Human Security, with a particular focus on multisectoral and public–private partnerships. Her work examines how institutional design and policy instruments shape social outcomes across different levels of governance.