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
Project
Improving China’s institutional capacity towards universal social protection
The project will support and enhance the capacity for the digital transformation of China's social insurance administration
Project
‘CRoss-sEcToral planning decisIoN-maKing platform to foster climate Action’ — ‘RethinkAction’
This project will build a cross-sectoral platform to deliver clear and valuable information on climate change that supports decision making.
Brief
Semiconductor Chips for Sustainable Development
This technology brief recommends policy shifts that align with tangible developments in semiconductor chips.
Event
13th Global RCE Conference
Regional Centres of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development and stakeholders will come together to address five priority action areas.
Conversation Series
Japan's Foreign Policy in Turbulent Times
On 12 October, UNU will host a conversation with Kuniko Inoguchi, Member of the House of Councillors of Japan.
News
'Large Language Models: ChatGPT, Bard, 悟道' discussed in the next session of UNU Generative AI Series
Our next guest speaker in this monthly series of webinars is Prof. Philippe De Wilde, from the University of Kent, United Kingdom.
Person
Luisa Kern
Luisa Kern is a Mercator Fellow at UNU-CPR.
Event
UNU Generative AI Series | Large Language Models: ChatGPT, Bard, 悟道
In the third session of the UNU Generative AI Series of webinars, we welcome Prof. Philippe de Wilde as our guest speaker.