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).
Media Coverage
The New Art of the Peace Deal
In World Politics Review Adam Day assesses the 'transactional diplomacy' of the Trump administration and its implications for peace.
Blog Post
“Youth Should Lead the Way”: Lessons from Ten Years of Programming on the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda
Ten years after Resolution 2250 launched the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda, youth-led peacebuilding has proven its transformative potential.
Seminar
Designing Job Recommender Systems: Job Search Model and Evidence from Experiments
MAASTRICHT & ONLINE: Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series team is pleased to announce our upcoming research seminar featuring Prof. Bruno Crépon, Professor of economics at ENSAE and a research fellow of the Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA).
News
Position Open: Head of Research
We are on the lookout for motivated and talented individuals to join our team in Macau.
Blog Post
Culture and Heritage Matter to the World’s "Future Agenda"
To build better global futures, cultural heritage can play a surprisingly powerful role.
News
Understanding How Bacteria Organize and Build their "Super-Cities" and Finding Ways to Neutralize Them
Bacteria have long harnessed the power of many, and if we are to control them, we must understand their coordinated protection strategies.
News
New edition of the UN-Portugal Digital Fellowship will take place in April
Envisaged participants of this Fellowship are high-level officials from developing countries and diplomatic officials at the Permanent Mission in NY.
Article
What are the Root Causes of Global Issues and Why Do They Matter?
Discover the hidden drivers of global crises and how addressing them paves the way for a fair, sustainable future.