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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Article 11 Mar 2026

Building Climate & Health Resilience in Timor‑Leste: Key Highlights from a Training Workshop

Three-day workshop in Timor-Leste strengthened collaboration between climate and health sectors to improve early warning systems and climate services.

Series 11 Mar 2026

Non Seeded Projects

Advisory and Consultancy Projects

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Expert PhD Fellow

Alberto Maresca

Alberto Maresca is a PhD Fellow at UNU-CRIS and Ghent University. He is working on the agency of Latin America & the Caribbean (LAC) in the emergence of a multipolar world order.

Expert PhD Fellow

Stephanie Teeuwen

Stephanie Teeuwen is a PhD Fellow in the research cluster on Digital Governance at UNU-CRIS and a PhD researcher at the Centre for Digitalisation, Democracy and Innovation (CD2I) at the Brussels School of Governance at the VUB, under supervision of Jamal Shahin and Clément Perarnaud.

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Co-Creation Session on Sandboxing for Digital Governance

The event is addressed to policymakers and regulators, civil society organizations, academia and industry representatives.

Article 10 Mar 2026

The Digital Divide Is Not Just Access. It Is Also Visibility

If the architecture of digital visibility continues to privilege the already privileged, the digital age may reproduce old hierarchies in new forms.

Article 10 Mar 2026

5 Key Findings on how Nearly Half the World’s Migratory Animal Species are in Decline

Nearly half of the world’s migratory species are declining. Explore 5 key findings from a recent report to learn more on what is going on.

Media Coverage 08 Mar 2026

Empowering Indigenous Women as Education Leaders

An op-ed in Diplomatic Courier calls for empowering Indigenous women as leaders in education.