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.
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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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Advisory Board Member International Advisory Board Member

Premesh Chandran

He is the co-founder of Malaysiakini, Malaysia’s most popular independent news website, as well as Asia Mobiliti and Awatar, both innovative platforms in the mobility and AI sectors. 

Advisory Board Member International Advisory Board Member

Dr. Mariângela Simão

Dr Mariângela Batista Galvão Simão from Brazil was most recently WHO Assistant Director-General for Drug Access, Vaccines and Pharmaceuticals. 

Advisory Board Member International Advisory Board Member

Naila Kabeer

Professor Naila Kabeer is professor Emeritus at the Department of International Development and on the Faculty of the International Inequalities Institute at London School of Economics where she is directing its programme on Gender Justice and the Wellbeing Economy. 

Person Principal Visiting Fellow

Indra Pathamanathan 

Dr. Indra Pathmanathan is a Principal Visiting Fellow at UNU-IIGH.

Advisory Board Member International Advisory Board

Prof. Awa Marie Coll-Seck

Awa Marie Coll Seck is currently President of Galien Africa,

News 13 Oct 2023

Tsunakan Journal Examines Ways to Strengthen SDG Finances

The “Global View” section of the publication featured an article by UNU-IAS experts on aligning the SDGs with national budget systems.

Brief 13 Oct 2023

Landscape Approaches to Ecosystem Restoration

Lessons Learned from Managing Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes & Seascapes

News 13 Oct 2023

Master’s alumnus receives top prize in DKKV Promotional Award for master’s thesis

For the third time in the past five years a former student from the Master's programme has won the German DKKV Promotional Award.

News 12 Oct 2023

How to Start a Career at a Multilateral Development Bank

Tips and tricks from our dual career PhD fellows

BIG IDEAS Series -

Addressing Group-based Inequality: A Range of Measures

ONLINE: On 24 October, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Dr. Rachel Gisselquist, Senior Research Fellow at UNU-WIDER.