Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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The University shall devote its work to research into the pressing global problems of human survival, development and welfare that are the concern of the United Nations and its agencies.
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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

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Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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News 19 Oct 2018

Report on Engaging Citizens for Sustainable Development from a Data Perspective

The report by Dr. Mamello Thinyane highlights various ways in which people get left behind in social indicators data and suggests ways to prevent it.

Media Coverage 18 Oct 2018

Iraqi Justice in the Post-ISIS Era

The need for a review of the overbroad approach to ISIS affiliates as a crucial way for Iraq’s leadership to build peace across the sectarian divide.

Expert Senior Research Assistant

Joana Carvalho

Joana Carvalho is a Senior Research Assistant at the United Nations University (UNU-EGOV) since 2018.

Blog Post 15 Oct 2018

AI & Global Governance: A New Charter of Rights for the Global AI Revolution

AI’s growing role in our personal decision-making and identity raises a series of related ethical questions.

Blog Post 15 Oct 2018

AI & Global Governance: AI for Mass Flourishing

Empowering "AI from the streets" to strengthen global connectivity, diversify knowledge, and secure shared digital futures.

Blog Post 15 Oct 2018

AI & Global Governance: Supporting the Ties that Bind

How will AI and robotic systems change human relationships?

Blog Post 14 Oct 2018

AI & Global Governance: A Thought Leadership and Engagement Platform

Making the case for a UNU-CPR AI and Global Governance platform - and why it is more important than ever before.

Expert Senior Research Analyst

Zoran Jordanoski

Zoran Jordanoski is a Senior Research Analyst at the United Nations University (UNU-EGOV) since 2018.

News 09 Oct 2018

Continuing Tradition: UNU Institute in Macau at the Caritas Charity Run 2018

This year there were more than 2,000 people attending the event.

Project 01 Oct 2018

Surges and Swarms: A Conversation on Responsible Coverage of Migration

Recommendations for best practices for newsmakers, media regulators, United Nations entities and Member States when reporting on issues of migration.