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
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Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
Brief
Artificial Intelligence: Addressing or Distorting the Modern Slavery Challenge?
Leveraging AI's potential and mitigating its risks in efforts to address modern slavery.
News
UNU-MERIT's Charles Cooper Memorial Lecture Series is back, with UNU Rector as our next speaker
The public lecture by United Nations University Rector Professor Tshilidzi Marwala will take place on Thursday 26 October 2023.
Blog Post
Stuck at the Bottom of the Job Ladder in Africa
Targeted labour policy, and investments in infrastructure and urban public services, could help workers stuck at lower employment tiers in Africa.
News
Helping refugees integrate into the labour market: Evidence from Uganda
Working together with one refugee worker for one week increases firms’ likelihood to hire more refugees in the long run.
Seminar
The Motherhood Effect on Women's Labour Trajectories: Preliminary Results
On 15 November 2023, the UNU-WIDER Seminar Series will host a presentation by Gabriela Zapata Román.
Seminar
Educational Mobility in Europe and Central Asia
On 19 October 2023, the UNU-WIDER Seminar Series will host a presentation by Ivan Torre.
Brief
A Global Architecture for Artificial Intelligence
Consolidating key questions surrounding global AI governance.
Brief
Lessons from Canada's Approach to Extending Financial Access to Survivors of Modern Slavery
Taking Canada’s financial access for survivors approach to the next level.
News
In our flagship capacity development programme, more focus on peer learning
Here’s what participants have to say about our EPRM revamp
Announcement
Call for Applications: Coordinate a Course in Biotechnology
UNU-BIOLAC is accepting applications for the organization of training courses (2024 edition).