Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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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.
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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

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Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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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 26 Jan 2026

UN News covers UNU-VIE support for women-led climate innovation

UN News spotlights how UNU-VIE’s Greenovations Africa empowers women like Maryanne Gichanga to drive climate-smart, digital agriculture.

News 26 Jan 2026

Empowering Farmers, Changing Futures: How a UNU-VIE Project Helped Maryanne Gichanga Transform Agriculture in Kenya

How UNU-VIE support helped scale a climate-smart innovation, contributing to more informed decisions and greater resilience for farmers in Kenya.

News 24 Jan 2026

From Kathmandu to New York: An Alumnus’ Journey to the UN

Master's Programme Alumnus Niroj Sapkota recounts his journey from Nepal to Bonn and to the halls of the UN.

Article 24 Jan 2026

Five Strategic Considerations for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Land Management

Discover 5 key strategies to align renewable energy with sustainable land use.

News 24 Jan 2026

Clean Energy from Bioelectrochemical Systems

The III Latin-American Week of Microbial Bioelectrochemistry gathered students from the region to explore the potential of cells (literally)

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Webinar #2 | Types of Articles Journals Want and an Overview of Information Polity

The webinar focuses on article types sought by journals and editorial perspectives. The guest is Sorin Dan, Associate Editor of Information Polity.

Person Global Fellow

Suraj Saikia

Suraj Pratim Saikia is a Global Fellow with UNU-CPR’s Conflict Prevention and Sustaining Peace Pillar.