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
Nidhi Nagabhatla Invited to Provide Keynote Address at ISDCRI Conference in Delhi
UNU-CRIS Senior Research Fellow, Nidhi Nagabhatla, Invited to Provide Keynote Address at ISDCRI Conference in Delhi.
News
Nidhi Nagabhatla Invited to Provide Keynote Address at ISDCRI Conference in Delhi
Nidhi Nagabhatla, Senior Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS, has been invited to be a distinguished speaker at an International Conference in New Delhi
Article
The AI Governance Arbitrage
The world has spent years debating AI ethics. The next step is turning those principles into governance systems that work across borders.
Announcement
Open Call to Host 2026 RCE Regional Meetings
The deadline for submissions is 8 April 2026.
Conversation Series
Leveraging Partnerships for a Renewed and More Effective Multilateralism
TOKYO: On 12 March 2026, UNU will host a conversation with Julien Pellaux, Director of the Partnerships Division at UNESCO.
News
UNU-EGOV Director Participates in Workshop on the Future of AI in Public Administration
The workshop was part of the national prospective study “Portuguese Public Administration in the Age of Artificial Intelligence".
Journal Article
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