Series

UNU Rector

Content covering the work and outreach of Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala, 7th Rector of the United Nations University and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Date Published
1 Mar 2023

 

For the latest updates from the UNU Rector, visit: https://unu.edu/unu-rector

Colorful Fabrics Drying in Dhaka Bangladesh

Article

The Hidden Technology Transfer in the Age of AI Conversations

23 Mar 2026

An AI-generated digital cake

Article

Cutting the Cake of AI Governance: A Simple Rule for a Complex World

16 Mar 2026

Collection of colored pencils

Article

The Digital Divide Is Not Just Access. It Is Also Visibility

10 Mar 2026

An artist’s illustration of artificial intelligence (AI). This image depicts AI safety research to prevent the misuse and encourage beneficial uses.

Article

The AI Governance Arbitrage

06 Mar 2026

Tanzania sunset

Article

From 3,375 Proverbs to 100 New Ones — When AI Learns African Wisdom

09 Feb 2026

News

UNU Rector Visits Akita and Niigata Prefectures in Japan

The visit highlighted the role of higher education institutions in fostering global perspectives while remaining deeply rooted in their communities.

03 Feb 2026

Ant colony

Article

From Bologna To Africa, What Ant Colonies Can Teach Us About Building Inclusive AI

02 Feb 2026

News

UNU Rector Visits Miyazaki and Kagoshima Prefectures in Japan

Prof. Marwala engaged with local leaders, educators and students on some of the most pressing challenges facing Japan’s education system today.

21 Jan 2026

UNU Rector Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala and Minister of Universities and Research of Italy Anna Maria Bernin sign an agreement establishing a new UNU institute in Bologna, Italy on 12 December 2025.

Press Release

UNU Signs Agreements to Establish New Institute Focused on Big Data and Artificial Intelligence

12 Dec 2025

Vibrant Geometric Abstract 3D Blocks Design by MRFE MRFE

Article

Why AI Governance Must Be Built on the Mathematics of Learning

17 Nov 2025

UNU and Hungary sign Host Country Agreement for new institute.

Press Release

New UNU Institute in Hungary Will Advance Research on Issues of Peace, Security and Transformative Technologies

13 Nov 2025

Fourth UN Open Science and Open Scholarship Conference

Article

Unlocking Knowledge — Why Africa’s Future Depends on Open Science

28 Oct 2025

Institute
UNU Centre
Copyright
United Nations University, Creative commons, 2025

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