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.
People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere
Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources
Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
UNU Council Member
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.
Expert
Bavo Stevens
Bavo Stevens was a Junior Research Fellow at the UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM).
News
Roundtable Discussion: How to Bridge the Gap between Policymakers and Academics in Africa and the Global South
Emmanuel Balogun and Thomas Tieku are holding a virtual roundtable hosted by the International Studies Association.
Series
UNU-CRIS Annual Reports
Yearly snapshots of our research and impact.
Person
Advisory Board Member
Dr. Nobuko Kayashima
Nobuko Kayashima is Executive Director of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, and Senior Research Advisor at the JICA Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development.
Article
The Invisible Handshake: How We Are Accidentally Teaching AI Systems to Agree with Each Other
Every time information is transferred, context diminishes, assumptions become stronger and confidence grows.
Event
High-level Policy Dialogue on Water Transversality for Climate Resilience and Biodiversity Restoration Set to Convene
The dialogue is expected to create space for policy exchange on how to better align water, climate & biodiversity objectives in practice.
News
Learning to Pack for Efficient Delivery
Lídia da Silva gained proficiency in creating liposomes for the delivery of bioactive molecules without the producing microorganism
Expert
Alaine Bate Tabenyang
During his virtual research internship at UNU-CRIS, Bate Tabenyang Alaine will primarily work on the governance of space-based/satellite connectivity during natural disasters, under the supervision of Dr. Berna Akcali Gur within the Digital Governance Cluster.