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
"Next-Gene" Pest and Vector Control
A radically different way to approach population control of agricultural pests and transmisibility of insect vector-borne diseses
Seminar
Webinar #7 | From Downtime Reads to Brave Leaps: Public Policy and Quantum Computing
Kimberly Moloney will discuss the "academic toe-dips", the actual research output, and the value of cross-disciplinary chats.
Person
Elena Elena Piccinelli
Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon, Portugal
Journal Article
Person
Person
Alex Lin
WorldValue New Economy, Member of the UNU Global AI Network
Article
When We Let Machines Decide What’s True
In an era increasingly influenced by intelligent machines, the question is not if they can measure, but if we can trust what they tell us is true.