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

Expert Associate Research Professor, Water Economics and Policy

Taher Kahil

Dr. Taher Kahil conducts integrated hydrological-economic assessments to guide the selection and design of water management policies that ensure water security for all in the face of future climate and socio-economic changes. 

News 12 Mar 2025

Next Course: “Tools for the preclinical study of new bioactive molecules from a One Health perspective”, July 2025

Apply for a scholarship to this course coordinated by Drs. Gloria López, Andrea Medeiros, and Beatriz Munguía at Institut Pasteur, Montevideo, Uruguay

Capacity Development Office - Open Access Course

Improving Team Work through Intercultural Communication

Participants will be provided with knowledge about theories of intercultural competence and the skills to work successfully in intercultural teams.

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Webinar: Launch of the Handbook on Sex, Gender, and Health: Perspectives from South Asia

In this webinar, we aim to explore the intersections of sex, gender, and health within South Asia's diverse social, economic, and cultural contexts.

Media Coverage 05 Mar 2025

Jaipur Declaration Promotes Circular Economy in Asia and the Pacific

The Indian Express featured an article by a UNU-IAS expert on the adoption of the Jaipur Declaration.

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Webinar: Launch of UNU-IIGH's Working Paper Series | ‘Advancing Gender Equality in Health’: Expanding voices, evidence, and time horizons for change

This session marks the launch of a working paper series as part of ongoing efforts to catalyze and sustain gender-responsive change within health systems and sectors.

News 12 Mar 2025

UNU Rector Visits Aichi, Nara and Mie Prefectures in Japan

The visit provided an opportunity to explore some of Japan's anti-pollution measures and efforts to promote urban sustainable development.

News 12 Mar 2025

Next Course: “Unveiling Prokaryotic Traits Through Whole Genome Sequencing Data Analysis”, August 2025

Apply for a scholarship to participate in the course coordinated by Dr. Julian Rafael Dib at Planta Piloto PROIMI-CONICET in Tucumán, Argentina