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
Doctorate Degree
Seminar
Nexus Seminar Series N.65 Learning to further Sustainability-Oriented Innovation in Business: From Outside and Within
Businesses struggle to integrate sustainability into innovation. Solutions: alliance learning, experimentation, evolving beliefs.
Symposium
Register Now: Textile Symposium on “Responsible Resource Use in the Textile Industry”
Textile Symposium unites academia,industry, and gov't to discuss sustainable solutions for textile sector globally, fostering change and collaboration
Event
Minds Connect: Technologies 4 Peace Speed Dating
Join the "Minds Connect: Technologies for Peace" speed dating event for early-career researchers passionate about peace through technology.
Workshop
SMART-WaterDomain: International Workshop on Water Reuse for Sustainable and Smart Water Management in Europe and Japan
SMART-WaterDomain Team presents Intl. Workshop on Water Reuse for Sustainable Management in Europe & Japan.
Event
United Nations Day 2023 – Water is Life
Join us for UN Day at Dresden City Hall, Nov 9, 6pm. Theme: 'Water is Life.' Discuss global water access sustainability and local contributions.
Seminar
Nexus Seminar Series N.71 – Against The Clock: A Temporal Lens on Organizing for Business Sustainability
The study explores how organizations navigate sustainability in strategic shifts, based on a three-year analysis of automotive companies.
Event
Sustainability Nexus AID Programme – Official Launch Event
UNU launches collaborative program using advanced data, analytics, and global AID experts to tackle sustainability challenges
Workshop
NABATE: International Workshop on sustainable management of end-of-life batteries
International Workshop " Sustainable battery system cuts raw material use, lowers environmental, health risks from toxic batteries"
Event
Tokyo Blue Talk: Advances Towards a Sustainable and Healthy Ocean — The Impact of Plastic Pollution on a Sustainable Blue Economy
TOKYO: On 9 May 2024, UNU and the Embassies of Costa Rica and France in Japan will co-host a Tokyo Blue Talk to discuss the impact of ocean pollution.