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UNU Rector Visits Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The visit underscored the urgency of nuclear disarmament, the need for preserving historical memory and the role of the two cities in fostering peace.
Conversation Series
Universities in a Changing Geopolitical Environment: Do They Exhibit Enough Moral Courage to Enjoy the Trust of the Public?
NOTICE: Due to unforeseen circumstances affecting travel of the guest speaker, this event has been cancelled.
News
Candela Bayon is studying G-quadruplexes looking for answers to the onset of genetic diseases
Non-canonical DNA structures like these may hold the key to understanding how some types of cancer are triggered.
Event
Sustainability in our City: a Joint Event with the City of Richmond Hill
An evening of interactive conversation with Mayor David West - exploring what the UN SDGs mean to Richmond Hill
Event
The Africa Regional Workshop on SDG 6 in Partnership with UNOSD
Using SDG 6 Policy Support System to support decision making at local level
Event
A Discussion on Art for Environmental Justice at Mbare Art Space in Harare
Unlocking the power of art to fight consumerism, inequity and pollution.
Media Coverage
Africa’s Energy Transition at Crossroad amid Tariff Wars and Policy Shift
Writing in Diplomatic Courier, our expert Mark Akrofi explores the impact of trade disputes and changing policies on Africa’s clean energy transition.
Series
UNU-BIOLAC Fellows's Work
Explore what winners of our Fellowship Program have researched or trained on to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals using biotechnology.
Event
UN Day 2025 in Dresden to Focus on “Education Shapes the Future”
This year’s United Nations Day will be commemorated on 24 October at Dresden City Hall under the theme “Education Shapes the Future”, emphasizing the vital role of inclusive and high-quality education in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The event takes place against the backdrop of two major milestones: the 50th anniversary of the United Nations University and the 80th anniversary of the United Nations.
Press Release
Professor Patricia Justino Appointed as Next Director of UNU-WIDER
Professor Patricia Justino will begin her term as Director of UNU-WIDER on 1 May 2026.