Feature
Building capacities for drug discovery in Latin America and the Caribbean
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for reducing regional dependency on external therapeutic drug supplies.
News
Elizabeth Monroy is studying frogs to find ways to decrease application of post-harvest fungicides in citrus crops
The frog's skin microbiome holds the keys to controlling at least some of the most feared harvest-attacking fungi
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Ines Sananez learnt to apply deep genomic analysis to conservation biology
Next Generation Sequencing is here, and Inés Sananez trains to better study parasites and their interactions with endangered species
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Next Course: “Synthetic Microbiology Symposium (SMS) 3.0: Whole-cell biosensors development ”, October 2025
Apply for a scholarship to participate in the course coordinated by Drs. Raul Platero and Vanessa Amarelle at IIBCE in Montevideo, Uruguay
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Next Course: “Innovative biotechnological approaches for biofilm control and characterization”, October 2025
Apply for a scholarship to participate in the course coordinated by Dr. Paola Scavone at IIBCE in Montevideo, Uruguay
Media Coverage
Higher Education Sustainability Progress
University World News article features UNU-IAS expert comments on the 2025 HESI Global Forum, challenges and the future of higher education.
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UNU Rector Visits Kumamoto, Saga and Fukuoka Prefectures in Japan
During the trip, Rector Marwala met with government representatives, university leaders and students to promote partnerships and education in Japan.
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South Africa Hosts the First UN University Hub in Africa and the Global South
The new UNU Hub at the University of Pretoria, REACH-AFRICA, will lead on climate, water, health and food security across the continent and beyond.
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ProSPER.Net and RCE Members Share Perspectives on Integrating Circular Economy in Education
The role of education in circular economy was underscored at the International Conference on Waste Management and Technology.
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HLPF Special Event Underscores Role of Higher Education in Driving Systemic Change
The HESI 2025 Global Forum explored how higher education can foster science-driven solutions for sustainable development.