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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Prof. Dr. Dries Lesage
Dries Lesage is a Professorial Fellow at UNU-CRIS.
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Duminda Perera
Dr. Duminda Perera is a Senior Researcher: Hydrology and Water Resources at UNU-INWEH.
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Eduardo Albrecht
Dr Albrecht is a political anthropologist with a history of work across government, non-profit, academic and multilateral organizations.
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Edward Sparkes
Edward’s multi-disciplinary research expertise covers complex risk analysis, pathways approaches for risk management and adaptation, and monitoring, evaluation and learning. He is passionate about transboundary knowledge co-creation and concept development.
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Eirik Bjorge
Professor Eirik Bjorge is a Visiting Fellow at the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research where he provides legal advice to the High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism (HLAB), focusing specifically on the international law aspects of the HLAB’s work.
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Eleonore Fournier-Tombs
Eleonore Fournier-Tombs is a senior researcher at UNU-CPR and Research Lead for the UN's High-Level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence.
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Elke Verhaeghe
Elke Verhaeghe is a PhD Fellow at UNU-CRIS.
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Erica Gaston
Dr. Erica Gaston is the Senior Policy Advisor and Head of the Conflict Prevention and Sustaining Peace Programme at United Nations University Centre for Policy Research.
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Erica Moret
Dr Erica Moret is a Senior Fellow, Sanctions and Humanitarian Affairs at United Nations University Centre for Policy Research.
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Prof. Dr. Fabienne Bossuyt
Fabienne Bossuyt is Assistant Professor at the Centre for EU Studies at the Department of Political Science at Ghent University.