Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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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.
Charter of the United Nations University

People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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Announcement 27 Jan 2022

Applications Open: JSPS–UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme

Jointly organised by UNU-IAS and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS).

Announcement 27 Jan 2022

Call for Papers: ICEGOV 2022

UNU-EGOV and the University of Minho will co-organise the 15th edition of the International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance

News 26 Jan 2022

Second Webinar Explores Purpose Management by Companies for the SDGs

The second webinar on "purpose management" by companies for the SDGs was held, featuring Yu Yamamoto and Midori Kowada.

Article 26 Jan 2022

Protecting Environmental Water from Antimicrobial Resistance

Improving antimicrobial resistance-related water quality standards will be essential to protecting the health of half a billion people worldwide.

News 26 Jan 2022

UNU-EGOV joins Innovation Hub "AI4PA"

UNU-EGOV keeps strengthening its collaboration at the national level in Portugal.

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Global Health PhD Fellowship Information Session

The fellowship aims to provide hands-on experience in carrying out a research project outside the realm of academia.

Media Coverage 25 Jan 2022

Rudderless Diplomacy Is Exacerbating Afghanistan’s Crisis

An analysis of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.

Side Event

PMAC 2022 Side Session: National Perspectives on the Application of Systems Thinking in Health Policy and Systems Development

Exploring national perspectives on applying systems thinking in health policy and systems development.

BIG IDEAS Series -

Digital Governance as a Propeller for More Effective, Accountable, and Inclusive Institutions

On 24 January 2023, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Dr Delfina Soares, Director of UNU-EGOV.