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).
Expert
Olli-Pekka Kuusela
Olli-Pekka Kuusela is a Research Fellow at UNU-WIDER.
News
The United Nations University International Institute for Software Technology Hosts Delegation from the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Macao SAR
on February 2, 2026, at Casa Silva Mendes, Macao SAR, China.
Conversation Series
Trillions on the Table: How IFAD De‑risks Investment in Global Food Value Chains
On 25 February 2026, UNU will host a conversation with Federica Diamanti, Associate Vice-President for External Relations at IFAD.
Workshop
Domestic revenue mobilization: progress and challenges
The event focuses on the political, economic, and historical conditions that shape countries’ ability to raise revenues fairly and effectively.
Article
AN OPEN LETTER AHEAD OF THE 158TH WHO EXECUTIVE BOARD AND 79TH WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY: From the senior leadership of 15 global health organisations
We need concrete commitments on health data governance at the World Health Assembly
Expert
Prof. Flávio de Andrade Silva
Flávio de Andrade Silva is an Associate Professor and Department Head at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Brazil.
Announcement
UNU-FLORES Congratulates Prof. Babel and AIT on the ScholarGPS Recognition
ScholarGPS conducts global academic and institutional rankings
News
11th Japan Youth Environmental Activity Contest Names Winner
Students from Toyo University Ushiku Senior High School receive Director's Award for a project on upcycling wine pomace to produce soybean products.