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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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

Event

Information Session for Prospective Students

UNU-IAS will host an online event to provide insights into the learning experiences, ongoing research, and unique opportunities at UNU-IAS.

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Conversation Series

“The UNU Headquarters Building: Iconic Architecture as a Reflection of International Postmodernism”, a Conversation with Dr Eva Kraus

On 18 January 2023, UNU will host a Conversation Series event with Dr Eva Kraus, Artistic Director of the Bundeskunsthalle.

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Announcement

Applications Open for 2023 UNU-IAS Master’s and Doctoral Programmes

Apply by 17 February 2023 for UNU-IAS postgraduate degree programmes in Sustainability (MSc) and Sustainability Science (PhD).

17 Jan 2023

Event

Information Session for Prospective Students

UNU-IAS will host an online event to provide insights into the learning experiences, ongoing research, and unique opportunities at UNU-IAS.

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Conversation Series

The China Question: International Student Mobility and Global Research Collaboration in an Era of Hardening Geopolitics

UNU will host a Conversation Series event with Mr Jo Johnson.

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Event

The Role of Higher Education in Transforming Climate Education & Environment Lifelong Learning for All

UNU-IAS will hold an event at the Transforming Education Summit in New York

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Announcement

Accepting Applications: UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowships and Visiting Scholars

UNU-WIDER is accepting applications until 30 September for its Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme and Visiting Scholars Programme.

05 Sep 2022

Event

RCE Youth Webinar: Art, Actions, and Perspectives for Biodiversity Conservation

This online event will highlight youth-led activities addressing issues of biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.

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News

UNU Hosts Side Events for UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2022

UNU-IAS led UNU contributions to the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF).

28 Jul 2022

News

Seminar Discusses Implementing the Paris Agreement in Developing Countries

The seminar discusses implementation of the Paris Agreement on climate change in developing countries.

25 Jul 2022