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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

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

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News 04 Mar 2025

UNU Co-hosts Symposium on Women, Peace and Security

The event explored topics including representation of women in regional cooperation, politics, peacebuilding and disaster recovery.

News 04 Mar 2025

UNU and Ritsumeikan University Sign Agreement of Cooperation

The new agreement will increase academic and cultural collaboration between the two universities.

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Janette Yamanian

Janette Yamanian

Article 02 Mar 2025

Building a Global Community of Migration Professionals: Reflections on the MMPAF Training Program

How the MMPAF training program equips migration professionals with the tools to develop effective policies.

Article 02 Mar 2025

Rethinking Innovation for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future

Innovation shapes our world—does it drive equity and sustainability? UNU-MERIT examines governing innovation for inclusive, responsible progress.

News 01 Mar 2025

Sustainable Agriculture and Disaster Recovery in Noto Peninsula

Featuring agricultural practitioners from Noto Peninsula, the event discussed the impact of natural disasters on farming communities.

News 01 Mar 2025

Rector of United Nations University and UN Under-Secretary-General Meets Chief Executive of Macao SAR

Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala met with Mr. Sam Hou Fai, at the Government Headquarters in Macao.

News 28 Feb 2025

UNU and ECNU Establish Partnership on AI-Finance

United Nations University and East China Normal University signed an MOU on AI-Finance cooperation.

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South Africa’s G20 Presidency: Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability — a Conversation with Japan

On 18 March 2025, UNU will co-host a symposium exploring South Africa's G20 Presidency and steps to ensure solidarity, equality and sustainability for all.

News 28 Feb 2025

Next Course: “Workshop on Bioprocess with recombinant microorganisms: Fermentation, Recovery and purification of a recombinant enzyme at pilot scale”, June 2025

Apply for a scholarship to participate in the course coordinated by Dr. Leobardo Serrano at Planta Piloto of IBT-UNAM in Cuernavaca, Mexico