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.
Expert
Bavo Stevens
Bavo Stevens was a Junior Research Fellow at the UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM).
News
Nidhi Nagabhatla Invited to Provide Keynote Address at ISDCRI Conference in Delhi
Nidhi Nagabhatla, Senior Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS, has been invited to be a distinguished speaker at an International Conference in New Delhi
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Workshop
The CliMent Training School 1: Methods in Climate-Mental Health Survey Design and Quantitative Data Analysis
UNU-CRIS and Ghent University are jointly hosting CliMent Training School 1 from 17–19 March 2026 in Bruges, Belgium.
Event
How to Implement the Community-of-Communities?
IWLA Webinar Series - Exploring the ‘Community-of-Communities’ Within and Beyond Transboundary Waters Through a Normative Lens
Event
The Community-of-Communities Across All Levels
IWLA Webinar Series - Exploring the ‘Community-of-Communities’ Within and Beyond Transboundary Waters Through a Normative Lens