News
UNU Rector and Howard University President Meet to Discuss Global Education
UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala met with Howard University President Ben Vinson III to explore education, technology and equity.
Article
Not All Perfect (Yet) — The Limitations of Representing Rare Information in Generative AI
Interdisciplinary partnerships ensure that AI systems are not solely reliant on statistical likelihood, but incorporate a broader range of knowledge.
Press Release
The United Nations University Appoints Dr. Revati Phalkey as Next Director of UNU-IIGH
Dr. Revati Phalkey will begin her appointment as Director of UNU-IIGH on 3 February 2025.
Series
UNU Macau AI Conference 2025
AI for Humanity: Building an Equitable Digital Future
Series
Global RCE Network
Fostering learning and action for a more sustainable world
Article
Europe’s Education Gamble: Can the EU Compete in a Changing World?
Can Europe’s education and skills agenda tackle declining outcomes and innovation gaps to ensure competitiveness and cohesion?
Announcement
10th Japan Youth Environmental Activity Contest
The annual event engages youth across Japan to share their solutions to local and global environmental issues.
Article
How to break Europe’s innovation stasis
Europe’s R&I lags behind global leaders. The EU must reform funding, drive innovation, boost competitiveness, and enhance security for future growth.
Article
AI could usher in a golden age of research – but only if these cutting-edge tools aren’t restricted to a few major private companies
AI reshapes science: Driving Nobel-winning breakthroughs, it sparks innovation while raising concerns over equity in access and trust in research.
Media Coverage
Yomiuri Shimbun Spotlights UNU-IAS Director in Profile Feature
Prof. Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi shared insights on her academic and professional journey and the activities of UNU-IAS.