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.
Charter of the United Nations University

People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

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

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UNU Council Member UNU Council Member; Raffles Professor of Social Sciences, National University of Singapore

Prof. Brenda Yeoh

Professor Brenda S.A. Yeoh is a Singaporean scholar and expert in the fields of migration, social geography, and the politics of space in colonial and post-colonial cities.

Project 19 Jan 2038

Flexible Office: Concept for Resource Optimisation (FLORES)

This project at UNU FLORES seeks to make a significant shift from fixed desks assigned to each employee to spaces designed according to functions and needs

Person PhD fellows (Dual career)

Simone Lombardini

Simone Lombardini is an Impact Evaluation Officer at the World Food Programme and a dual-career PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University.

News 04 Oct 2024

Key takeaways from MACIMIDE's Annual Work Conference 2024

On 23 September, UNU-MERIT hosted the annual MACIMIDE Work Conference, bringing together researchers working on citizenship, migration and development

Media Coverage 04 Oct 2024

UNU-IAS Expert Calls for Inclusive Net-Zero Transition at Media Event

A panel at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan discussed climate change challenges and solutions in Asia and beyond.

Workshop -

UNU Generative AI Series | Empowering Your Mind: Generative AI & Media and Information Literacy Essentials

Join us to explore AI’s implications and gain critical insights on navigating the digital world and harnessing AI to empower ourselves.

Series 04 Oct 2024

UNU AI Network

Together we accelerate the SDGs and ensure safe AI for all.

News 03 Oct 2024

UNU-MERIT researchers among world’s top 2% most-cited

8 UNU-MERIT researchers have been recognised as being among the most widely cited scientists in the world, according to a Stanford University ranking.

Staff Intern

NR Meirany Rahayu

NR Meirany Rahayu is an intern at the United Nations University - International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH) under the pillar of Gender Equality and Intersectionality.

News 02 Oct 2024

UNU-EHS at the World Urban Forum (WUF12)

Check UNU-EHS involvement at the World Urban Forum.