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
Announcement
Applications Open: ProSPER.Net Joint Research Projects 2023–2024
The application deadline is 30 September 2022.
Event
Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Development: Two Oxymora, One Challenge?
Rostam J. Neuwirth explores opportunities and ethical concerns provided by AI.
Event
Decolonising Global Health: Programme Launch
UNU-IIGH will host an event to launch the new research programme, Decolonising Global Health.
Seminar
Tax Effort Revisited: How Much Tax Can Low-income Countries Expect to Collect?
This will be the first event in the new Think WIDER Webinar Series — New Perspectives on Domestic Revenue Mobilization.
Blog Post
Addressing (Un)intelligence: Gender Stereotyping in Collective and Artificial Intelligence
What happens if those with different perspectives are unable to participate? Or if the collective is so large that any new ideas are diluted?
Brief
Lessons from the Survivor Inclusion Initiative (SII) in the UK, US, and Canada
Insights drawn from FAST's Expert Review of financial inclusion and human trafficking 2021 - 2022.
Announcement
Applications Open: 2022 ProSPER.Net Leadership Programme
Deadline by 21 October 2022.
News
New Student Cohort Welcomed in 2022 Opening Ceremony
UNU-IAS welcomed new students for MSc and PhD in Sustainability Science programs, inaugurating academic year 2022-23.
Project
Comparative Study on the Digitalisation of Public Service Delivery in the Western Balkans (WB), the Eastern Partnership (EaP) and Beyond
Enhancing digital public service delivery in selected regions by comparing them against EU SDGR standards, focusing on life events like birth and business management.
News
18th SDG-UP Workshop Convenes Breakout Sessions, Highlights Sustainability Efforts of Hokkaido University
UNU-IAS hosted the 18th SDG–Universities Platform (SDG–UP) workshop, including the second working group session.