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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Search Strategies and Attention in the Evolution of Novel Inventions

MAASTRICHT & ONLINE: Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series team is pleased to announce our upcoming research seminar featuring Nicolò Barbieri (University of Ferrara, Italy).

News 01 Nov 2024

Landscape Approaches for Biodiversity and Peace in Colombia

A side event of the 2024 UN Biodiversity Conference showcased landscape management initiatives for biodiversity conservation and conflict reduction.

News 01 Nov 2024

Elevating Youth Voices for Global Biodiversity Action

A COP16 side event discussed ways to boost meaningful youth participation in the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

News 01 Nov 2024

Welcome to the October Edition of COLLECTIVE, the UNU Macau Newsletter

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Advancing Gender Responsive Health — Lessons from Practice

Experience how we explore key advancements in gender equality in health across the Asia-Pacific region.

News 31 Oct 2024

Building Bridges for Science: Reflections from UNU-MERIT's Reach & Turn Workshop

Our Partnerships Specialist Dr. Diego Salama shares key takeaways from the science communication workshop that he co-led in Panama on 21 October 2024.

News 31 Oct 2024

UNU-MERIT's Recent Activities as an ITU Academy Training Centre

UNU-MERIT's Dr Mindel van de Laar reflects on recent ITU events that we have participated in, and shares an overview of our upcoming ITU courses.

Blog Post 31 Oct 2024

Embracing Innovation and Collaboration: Macau's Journey

In light of the 2024 UN World Cities Day, Macau stands out as an example of innovation and collaboration.

Expert JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellow

Dr. Giselle Lugo Miole

Giselle Miole is a JSPS Postdoctoral Research Fellow jointly affiliated with UNU-IAS and the University of Tokyo. 

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Noto Satoyama and Satoumi Talk

TOKYO: This event will showcase local sustainability initiatives and disaster recovery efforts in Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa, Japan.