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
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Sagri Singh
Dr Sagri Singh is the Chief of Gender and Health at the United Nations University International Institute for Global Health.
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Vidisha Mishra
Vidisha Mishra is an Indian social scientist with over 6 years of experience working at the intersection of policy advice and academic research in gender, digitization, and South-South cooperation for the SDGs.
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Rajat Khosla
Mr Rajat Khosla is the Director of the United Nations University International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH).
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Zeineb Bouhlel
Zeineb Bouhlel has a diverse background in research and in communication, mostly related to environmental sciences and in science-policy contexts. Born and raised in Tunisia, she graduated from the University of Carthage as an agriculture engineer, with a concentration in water resources and environment.
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Sven Biscop
Prof. Dr. Sven Biscop is a Professorial Fellow at UNU-CRIS.
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Serge Stinckwich
Serge Stinckwich is a computer scientist and the Head of Research at the United Nations University Institute in Macau.
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Robert Sandford
Robert (Bob) Sandford has 45 years of experience interpreting natural and human history for general audiences.
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Swee Kheng Khor
Dr. Khor Swee Kheng is Senior Visiting Fellow at UNU-IIGH. Dr Kheng is a Malaysian physician with international experience in the public, private, non-profit and think-tank sectors.
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Sven Van Kerckhoven
Dr. Sven Van Kerckhoven is Professorial Fellow at UNU-CRIS.
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Marijke D’Haese
Marijke D’Haese is a Professor in rural development economics at the Department of Agricultural Economics of Ghent University.