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.
Charter of the United Nations University

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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Person Advocacy and Policy Development Associate

Suyuna Dadybaeva

Suyuna Dadybaeva works at the intersection of multilateral diplomacy and public policy, addressing complex and interconnected global challenges.

Article 13 Apr 2026

Governing the Invisible: How Algorithms Are Quietly Driving Conflict

We are entering a time when conflict extends beyond battlefields to be embedded in data, models and optimization functions.

Blog Post 13 Apr 2026

Five Things to Watch at the 2026 World Bank–IMF Spring Meetings

Signals reveal how development and multilateralism are adapting under pressure and constraint.

Person

Research Fellow