Announcement
Next Course: “II Latin-American School on Cryo‑Electron Microscopy – Structural Imaging for Microbial Biotechnology in Health and the Environment”, July 2026
Apply for a scholarship to participate in the course coordinated by Dr. Virginia H. Albarracín at CIME-UNT, Tucuman, Argentina
Announcement
Next Course: “From Leaf to Superfood: Biotechnological Valorization of Amazonian Plants”, May 2026
Apply for a scholarship to participate in the course coordinated by Dr. Ery Fukushima at Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador
Article
From 3,375 Proverbs to 100 New Ones — When AI Learns African Wisdom
AI trained on African proverbs can support language preservation, education and the design of ethical AI.
Press Release
UNU-BIOLAC and Universidad Central de Venezuela Sign Agreement to Promote Academic Exchange in Biotechnology
The agreement stems from a successful academic experience and includes Mexican Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey as a technical ally.
News
UNU-IAS and Waseda University Sign Agreement on Academic and Student Exchange
Under the agreement, UNU-IAS and Waseda University Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies will collaborate on research and educational activities.
News
UNU Rector Visits Akita and Niigata Prefectures in Japan
The visit highlighted the role of higher education institutions in fostering global perspectives while remaining deeply rooted in their communities.
News
11th Japan Youth Environmental Activity Contest Names Winner
Students from Toyo University Ushiku Senior High School receive Director's Award for a project on upcycling wine pomace to produce soybean products.
Article
From Bologna To Africa, What Ant Colonies Can Teach Us About Building Inclusive AI
Ant Colony Optimization teaches us that resilient AI systems need to be decentralized, adaptive and inclusive.
Commentary
Humanizing AI Literacy
An op-ed in UN Today calls for reimagining AI literacy by incorporating context, community, stewardship and sustainability.