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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

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.

Expert Junior Research Fellow

Bavo Stevens

Bavo Stevens was a Junior Research Fellow at the UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM).

News 07 Aug 2026

New Frontiers in Invasion Science: How AI and Emerging Technologies Are Reshaping Our Response to Biological Invasions

International workshop brought together researchers & leaders to chart a path forward for technology-driven invasive species research and management.

News 06 Aug 2026

Joining Efforts for a Common and Effective Strategy Against Chagas and NTDs

DNDi is bringuing Latin America together to push past the early stages of development of therapies against neglected diseases

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Blue-Green Infrastructure to Enhance Food Resilience

Priorities for Implementation in Uganda and Rwanda

Person Research Assistant

Lamia Jaber

Lamia Jaber is a Research Assistant at UNU Resource Nexus working on responsible electronics in the climate change era.