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.

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His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho speaks at UNU Headquarters in Tokyo on 3 July 2025 durn the symposium "Empowering Lesotho: Unlocking Finance to Drive the Energy Transition in a Landlocked Developing Country".

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UNU Co-hosts Symposium Exploring Investment Towards Clean Energy in Lesotho

08 Jul 2025

Artist Martina Stiftinger's illustration depicting how AI tools can democratize education and make learning more efficient.

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Building Digital Infrastructure Through Open Source and Its Possibilities

02 Jul 2025

Infrastructure

Illuminated Viaducts in City, Thomas Lin / Pexels

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Reimagining Innovation for a Human-centred Future

30 Jun 2025

SDG partnerships

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UNU Rector Featured on Podcast Exploring the Changing Role of Leadership

In a candid conversation, Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala offers his insights on the intersections of leadership, ethics, technology and sustainability.

26 Jun 2025

SDG partnerships

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Higher Education’s Evolving Role in Sustainable Development

25 Jun 2025

An artist’s illustration of artificial intelligence (AI). This image represents how AI-powered tools can support us and save time. It was created by Martina Stiftinger

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A Call to Action on AI and the Future of Economic Governance

23 Jun 2025

Economic growth

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UNU and SpaceData Inc. Sign Memorandum of Understanding

23 Jun 2025

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Digital Shadows: Unveiling the Crisis of Forced Labour in the Tech Age

13 Jun 2025

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Webinar Explores the Impacts of AI on Biodiversity and Conservation

UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala joined the AI for Good webinar series to discuss the promise and peril of using AI for biodiversity conservation.

10 Jun 2025

An artist’s illustration depicting how AI could be used in the field of sustainability.

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AI as a Necessity in African Research Management

09 Jun 2025

Google DeepMind Artist's representation of AI

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AI Efficiency: The Key to a Smarter, More Sustainable Future for Africa

02 Jun 2025

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Twin Disruptors at Work — Tariffs, AI and the Future of Employment

30 May 2025

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UNU Rector

UNU Co-hosts Symposium Exploring Investment Towards Clean Energy in Lesotho

Building Digital Infrastructure Through Open Source and Its Possibilities

Reimagining Innovation for a Human-centred Future

UNU Rector Featured on Podcast Exploring the Changing Role of Leadership

Higher Education’s Evolving Role in Sustainable Development

A Call to Action on AI and the Future of Economic Governance

UNU and SpaceData Inc. Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Digital Shadows: Unveiling the Crisis of Forced Labour in the Tech Age

Webinar Explores the Impacts of AI on Biodiversity and Conservation

AI as a Necessity in African Research Management

AI Efficiency: The Key to a Smarter, More Sustainable Future for Africa

Twin Disruptors at Work — Tariffs, AI and the Future of Employment

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