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
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Anthony Antoine
Anthony Antoine is Executive Director of the Brussels School of Governance (VUB) and is coordinator of the UNU-CRIS Campus in Brussels.
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Thijs Van de Graaf
Professor Dr. Thijs Van de Graaf is a part-time Professorial Fellow at UNU-CRIS.
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Samuel Mafwila
Dr Mafwila is the Coordinator of the UNU-INRA Operating Unit in Nambia.
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Siobhan O’Neil
Dr Siobhan O’Neil is Senior Fellow (Non-Resident) and acts as Project Director of the Managing Exits from Armed Conflict project at the Centre for Policy Research.
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Heaven Crawley
Professor Heaven Crawley FAcSS is a Senior Fellow (non-resident) at the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research and Director of the Migration for Development and Equality (MIDEQ) Hub.
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Trisha Meyer
Trisha Meyer is a Professorial Fellow at UNU-CRIS since January 2019, where she is involved in the GREMLIN project on Global and Regional Multistakeholder Institutions.
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Samuel Standaert
Samuel Standaert is an assistant Professor at Ghent University and UNU-CRIS.
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Sven Biscop
Prof. Dr. Sven Biscop is a Professorial Fellow at UNU-CRIS.
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Serge Stinckwich
Serge Stinckwich is a computer scientist and the Head of Research at the United Nations University Institute in Macau.
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Robert Sandford
Robert (Bob) Sandford has 45 years of experience interpreting natural and human history for general audiences.