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.
Charter of the United Nations University

People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

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

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UNU Council Member UNU Council Member; Raffles Professor of Social Sciences, National University of Singapore

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.

Project 19 Jan 2038

Flexible Office: Concept for Resource Optimisation (FLORES)

This project at UNU FLORES seeks to make a significant shift from fixed desks assigned to each employee to spaces designed according to functions and needs

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UNU-MERIT Internal Conference 2024

Join the 2024 UNU-MERIT Internal Conference on Sept 26-27

Event

11th MACIMIDE Annual Work Conference

Join the 11th MACIMIDE Conference on migration and development, Sept 23, 2024.

Series 16 Jul 2024

5 Tools for Nature-Based Solutions in Disaster and Climate Risk Management

Five tools from the Nature-Based Solutions Toolkit that are crucial for building resilient and sustainable communities

Expert Receptionist

Mieke Drossaert

Mieke Drossaert is Student Affairs Officer at UNU-MERIT.

Series 15 Jul 2024

ICT and Supporting Staff at UNU-MERIT

Learn more about our ICT and Supporting Staff

Expert Student Assistant - Programme & Partnerships

Addison Shelton

Addison Shelton is Student Assistant in Programme & Partnerships

Expert Researcher

Renée Speijcken

Renée currently works as a researcher and project manager in the area of governance and accountability at UNU-MERIT and its School of Governance of Maastricht University.

Expert Researcher

Raf Sluismans

Raf joined MERIT as a research fellow in February of 2000.