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
Media Coverage
UNU-IAS Expert Discusses SDG Progress in Local TV Interview
An interview with Akio Takemoto (Head of Programme and Administration, UNU-IAS) was broadcast by the local television station Tokyo MX.
Report
The International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative (IPSI) 2022 Annual Report
An overview of events and accomplishments of IPSI in 2022 fiscal year.
Seminar
e-Justice Presentation at UNU
This seminar hopes to explore the nexus of Electronic Governance (EGOV) and e-Justice, unveiling a transformative landscape.
Seminar
Digital Platform Government, an evolving digital transformation of South Korea
This seminar is about South Korea’s digital government status marked by a well-developed infrastructure of digital governance.
Project
Capacity building programme on Digital Governance in the Public Administration of Cabo Verde
Enhance Cape Verde's public sector with a structured training programme focused on digital transformation and governance.
News
27th Workshop of the SDG-Universities Platform
The workshop discussed the progress of the working groups ahead of the Interim Report Meeting in October 2023.
Conversation Series
Japan's Foreign Policy in Turbulent Times
On 12 October, UNU will host a conversation with Kuniko Inoguchi, Member of the House of Councillors of Japan.
News
'Large Language Models: ChatGPT, Bard, 悟道' discussed in the next session of UNU Generative AI Series
Our next guest speaker in this monthly series of webinars is Prof. Philippe De Wilde, from the University of Kent, United Kingdom.
Event
UNU Generative AI Series | Large Language Models: ChatGPT, Bard, 悟道
In the third session of the UNU Generative AI Series of webinars, we welcome Prof. Philippe de Wilde as our guest speaker.
Conversation Series
A Dialogue with Lord Patten: Japan and Britain in a Changing Asia
On 16 October 2023, UNU and the University of Oxford Japan Office will co-host a special Conversation Series event with Lord Patten of Barnes.