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.
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Bavo Stevens
Bavo Stevens was a Junior Research Fellow at the UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM).
News
Nidhi Nagabhatla Invited to Provide Keynote Address at ISDCRI Conference in Delhi
UNU-CRIS Senior Research Fellow, Nidhi Nagabhatla, Invited to Provide Keynote Address at ISDCRI Conference in Delhi.
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News
Minister in the Cabinet of the Prime Minister and of State Reform visits UNU-EGOV
The Mayor of Guimarães, Ricardo José Araújo, and the Rector of the University of Minho, Pedro Arezes, also accompanied the visit.
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Bo Scheerlinck
Bo Scheerlinck is a research intern at UNU-CRIS.
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Chaimaa El Hankouri
Chaimaa is a research intern at UNU-CRIS.
Seminar
Bridging Science and Diplomacy: Europe’s Strategic Engagement in the Middle East
Science diplomacy as a strategic instrument for EU engagement and cooperation in the Middle East.
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Maxime Gallant
Maxime Gallant is a research intern at UNU-CRIS.
Blog Post
A2JKids: A Place where Education, Research, and Society Meet
A2JKids brought students from three regions together to examine children’s rights awareness through participatory research and intercultural learning.