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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.
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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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Expert Principal Visiting Fellow

Nandini Oomman

Nandini Ooman is a Principal Visiting Fellow at UNU-IIGH.

Expert Principal Visiting Fellow

Gita Sen

Gita Sen is a Principal Visiting Fellow at UNU-IIGH.

Announcement 20 Oct 2023

Next Course: “Flow Cytometry from Conventional to Full Spectrum”, November 2023

We are glad to announce the course “Flow Cytometry from Conventional to Full Spectrum”.

Announcement 20 Oct 2023

Next Course: “XVI Latin American Workshop on Conservation Genetics: Conservation and Genetics in Action”, November 2023

We are glad to announce the course “XVI Latin American Workshop on Conservation Genetics: Conservation and Genetics in Action”.

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The Impact of Telepresence Technologies on the Place Attachment of Syrian Refugees in the Netherlands

ONLINE: On 27 October 2023, UNU-MERIT will host a presentation by migration researcher Mohammad Khalaf.

Announcement 20 Oct 2023

In Memoriam: Dr. Enrique Forero, UNU Council Member

Enrique Forero was an esteemed botanist and leader in Colombian and international scientific and academic circles.

News 20 Oct 2023

28th Workshop of the SDG–Universities Platform

The workshop highlighted the outcomes of the four working groups.

News 20 Oct 2023

UNU Macau visited Shenzhen for exchanges on digital technology

UNU Macau's team and representatives from academia and private sector shared experiences on innovation and research.

Announcement 20 Oct 2023

Next Course: “Latin American Training on the Microbiological Diagnosis and Genomic Data Analysis Using Bioinformatic”, November 2023

We are glad to announce the course “Latin American Training on the Microbiological Diagnosis and Genomic Data Analysis Using Bioinformatic”.

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Governing Artificial Intelligence for a Better Society

ONLINE & MAASTRICHT: On 26 October, UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala will present the 2023 Charles Cooper Memorial Lecture.