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
Feature
Ines Sananez learnt to apply deep genomic analysis to conservation biology
Next Generation Sequencing is here, and Inés Sananez trains to better study parasites and their interactions with endangered species
Event
A Discussion on Art for Environmental Justice at Mbare Art Space in Harare
Unlocking the power of art to fight consumerism, inequity and pollution.
Announcement
Full Paper Submission Deadline Extension & Poster Proposal Update
Full Paper Submission Deadline Extended to August 18
News
Unlocking the Power of Art for Environmental Justice in Harare
UNU-INWEH and the Embassy of Canada to Zimbabwe convened a discussion at the Mbare Art Space to address sustainability through culture
Article
5 Insights into Urban Labs
Discover how Urban Labs drive inclusive, local solutions for city challenges through trust, co-creation and climate-focused innovation.
Event
SCIENCE TALK: Nanoplastics in our Environment
Small Particles with Big Challenges
News
Next Course: “Synthetic Microbiology Symposium (SMS) 3.0: Whole-cell biosensors development ”, October 2025
Apply for a scholarship to participate in the course coordinated by Drs. Raul Platero and Vanessa Amarelle at IIBCE in Montevideo, Uruguay
Article
FAST: The Podcast
Exploring the connections between global finance and modern slavery and human trafficking.
Article
Hybrid Wars with Adam Day
How violent conflict around the world is becoming more deadly and more difficult to resolve than ever before.
News
Next Course: “Innovative biotechnological approaches for biofilm control and characterization”, October 2025
Apply for a scholarship to participate in the course coordinated by Dr. Paola Scavone at IIBCE in Montevideo, Uruguay