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
Event
Public Lecture: Driving Ontario’s Clean Energy Future
A seminar on the environmental and economic benefits of driving electric vehicles (EV) and their latest trends in Canada and worldwide.
Project
Project: Conflict Prevention in the Sahel: Emerging Practice Across the UN
Supporting the UN’s understanding of the situation in the Sahel - and how it can better respond to current and emerging risks
Event
WEBINAR: Water, Migration, Rural Development: What do we know?
This webinar aims to share knowledge on linkages between water insecurity and outmigration from rural areas.
Project
UM Barometer: Monitoring the 2017-2021 Action Plan of the University of Minho
Developing a tool to track and assess the initiatives from the 2017-2021 University Action Plan.
Project
National Strategy for Digital Governance in Sao Tome and Principe
Enhance Sao Tome and Principe's public administration through a comprehensive National Strategy for Digital Governance.
News
New Leadership at United Nations University Centre for Policy Research in Mid-2020
UNU-CPR welcomes Dr David Passarelli as Executive Director.
News
Tackling Gender-Based Labour Exploitation of Migrant Workers in the Garment Industry through Tech
Researchers Francisca Sassetti and Dr. Hannah Thinyane discuss the issue in a blog post for EQUALS Global Partnership, on International Migrants Day.
Media Coverage
Impact of UN Mission in South Sudan Complicated by Dilemmas of Protection
Lessons from the UN Mission in South Sudan.
Project
Domestic Revenue Mobilization (DRM)
This project aims to provide insights, tools, and capacity-building to aid policy makers in raising domestic revenue for sustainable public financing.
News
UNU Macau at the 11th ITU Kaleidoscope
Dr. Mamello Thinyane presented a paper on operationalising data justice in health informatics, which was nominated for the best paper award.