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.
People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere
Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources
Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
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.
Project
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
News
DNC 2025: Where global thought leaders meet to discuss the Resource Nexus
Join world-renowned thought leaders at DNC 2025, including top researchers, and government officials shaping the Resource Nexus.
Seminar
Keeping the Peace while Getting Your Way: Information, Persuasion and Intimate Partner Violence
Dr. Karlijn Morsink, Associate Professor of Economics at the Utrecht University School of Economics
Blog Post
Artificial Intelligence Models for Inclusive Participation in Policy Decision Making
AI and digital tech can drive sustainable development, but we must be aware of the opportunities and risks at both local and global levels.
Press Release
Dissemination of “Portraits: Journeys of Gender-Based Violence Survivors across Malaysia’s One Stop Crisis Centres” by UNFPA Malaysia and UNU-IIGH
The report documents the experiences of GBV survivors across One-Stop Crisis Centres (OSCCs) across public hospitals in Malaysia
News
Next Course: “Metabolomics in Food Science: From Food Resources to Industrial Processing and Food Intake”, July 2025
Apply for a scholarship to participate in the course coordinated by Dr. Mónica Cala at Universidad de los Andes, Caribbean Campus, Cartagena, Colombia
Blog Post
Capacity-building: a solution to the "credit rating impasse"
UN efforts to help Global South countries navigate the credit rating system could reduce debt burdens and promote development.
Expert
Yasir Ibrahim
Yasir Ibrahim is a seasoned software engineer and IT leader with over 20 years of experience in digital transformation and business process automation.
Expert
Dr. Mohammed Mahmoud
Dr. Mohammed Mahmoud is an expert in water resources management and climate adaptation policy in dry regions, including the Middle East, North Africa, and Western United States.