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
Press Release
UNU-BIOLAC Welcomes Dr. Daniel Domínguez Gomez for Collaborative Visit in Caracas
The visit seeks support and coordination for strengthening our public-policy impact efforts
Blog Post
2024: On the verge of paradigm shifts for Biotechnology
UNU-BIOLAC's Programme Heads's thoughts on past year's biotech advancements and the urgency for thoughtful action.
Press Release
UNU-BIOLAC Announces 2025 Research Fellows: Pioneering Biotechnology for a Sustainable Latin America
Our awardees will be researching AMR, Sustainable Agriculture, Vaccine Development, and Environmental Remediation in Latin America
Press Release
UNU-BIOLAC Announces 2025 Training Courses, Workshops, and Symposia: Empowering Latin America through Biotechnology Education and Technology Transfer
2025 packed with academic activities for the advancement of biotechnology as a source of solutions for peace and sustainability
Conversation Series
Japan-Africa Relations Through 30 Years: Evolution of the TICAD Process and Challenges Ahead
TOKYO: On 19 February 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Prof. Mieko Ikegame, Honorary Professor at the University of South Africa.
Capacity Development Office - Open course
Network Science and Economic Complexity for Policy
The course provides an overview of the use of network science and complexity analysis for economics and development policies
Capacity Development Office - Online course
Policy Analysis in Social Protection
This course introduces the core tenants of social protection, along with some of its most common instruments
Capacity Development Office - Online course
The Public Policy Process
This course provides a critical analytic and descriptive framework to analyse the different aspects of the policy process.