Education

Education underpins sustainable development; access to education empowers individuals to break the cycle of poverty, fosters peace by building tolerance among cultures, and promotes gender equality. 

As an educational institution, UNU inherently focuses on creating learning and training opportunities that advance inclusive global development and that foster learning networks to promote regional and local sustainable development initiatives.

UNU offers several postgraduate degree programmes that enhance the capability of young scholars to contribute to the extension, application, and diffusion of knowledge.

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Conversation Series

“The UN — Past, Present, and Future”, a Conversation with Dr David M. Malone

UNU will host its final Conversation Series event under the rectorship of Dr David M. Malone, featuring Dr Malone himself as the guest.

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Press Release

United Nations University Prepares to Bid Farewell to Two-term UNU Rector David M. Malone

When Dr Malone finishes his tenure as UNU Rector on 28 February 2023, he will be succeeded by Professor Tshilidzi Marwala of South Africa.

13 Feb 2023

News

BIG IDEAS Event Features UNU-IAS Director on Synergies for Sustainability

Prof. Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi spoke on the role of synergies in achieving a sustainable future in an online session.

09 Feb 2023

Event

Eighth Japan Youth Environmental Activity Contest

UNU-IAS will hold the Eighth Japan Youth Environmental Activity Contest for high school students to share ideas and activities on sustainability.

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News

Session Highlights COP27 Outcomes, Promotes Degree Specialisation on the Paris Agreement

UNU-IAS held an event to report on the outcomes of COP27 and provide information for prospective students.

27 Jan 2023

Press Release

UNU Appoints Dr Gustavo Fermin as Programme Coordinator of UNU-BIOLAC

UNU is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Gustavo Fermin as the new Programme Coordinator of UNU-BIOLAC.

27 Jan 2023

Conversation Series

“Fair or Foul? Higher Education in Japan”, a Conversation with Prof. Paul Snowden

On 25 January 2023, UNU will host a conversation with Prof. Paul Snowden, former Vice-President of Kyorin University, Tokyo.

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Announcement

Applications Open: PhD Programme on Innovation, Economics, Governance, and Sustainable Development

UNU-MERIT is accepting applications for its PhD Programme on Innovation, Economics, Governance, and Sustainable Development (IEGSD).

25 Jan 2023

News

UNU-MERIT Partners with International Telecommunications Union for Joint Capacity Development Activities

UNU-MERIT has formally become an Academy Training Centre of the ITU to contribute to the capacity building of professionals in the ICT field.

24 Jan 2023