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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Feature 07 Oct 2026

From Risk Management to Risk Prevention

Nicolas Miailhe on the need to move from responsible innovation towards preventing catastrophic risks from frontier AI.

Feature 07 Oct 2026

Building a Community of Independent AI Evaluators

Rumman Chowdhury on independent evaluation and greater public agency over artificial intelligence.

Feature 07 Oct 2026

Broadening Participation in AI Governance

Ambassador Philip Thigo on bringing more countries into global discussions on artificial intelligence.

Feature 07 Oct 2026

Building Effective AI Governance

Lara Shane on the layers of oversight needed to govern artificial intelligence.

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