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

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).

Multimedia 29 Dec 2025

Video: UNU-INRA, WASCAL LANDSURF Dissemination Workshop.

An interview with INRA researcher, Barbara Baidoo during dissemination workshop.

News 10 Oct 2025

UNU Highlighted Among TIME’s List of the Best Inventions for Social Impact

Past UNU research collaborations continue to have a positive impact on global nutrition.

Brief 10 Oct 2025

A Systematic Approach to Institutional Mimicry

A guide to using institutional mimicry wisely in designing effective multilateral institutions.

Series 09 Oct 2025

UNU-INWEH Research Report

UNU INWEH Research Report

Migration Management

Kenya Institute of Migration Studies (KIMS)

KIMS aimed at enhancing migration management through the provision of expert knowledge and skills to migration practitioners, researchers.

Capacity Building, Technology, Innovation

IATT WS6

UN Interagency Task Team Workstream 6 (IATT WS6) on Capacity Building in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) for SDGs

Higher Education, Digitalisation

DigiGrad Africa Project

Internationalisation and Digitalisation of Graduate Training and Research for the Attainment of African Regional and Global Development Goals

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Program Chairs and Scientific Committee

Celebrating the UN's 80th Anniversary and the UNU's 50th Anniversary | Oct. 23-25, 2025 | Macau SAR, China