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

Blog Post 02 Apr 2026

Why Agentic AI Needs Boundaries Before Freedom

As AI agents evolve from chat tools to actionable systems, the core challenge is how they can be contained, governed and aligned with human judgment.

Policy Research Translated to Action

AI for Policy

An introductory guide to simulating complex economic and social systems.

Project 01 Apr 2026

Expert Research Assistant

Consolata Makandi Kithinji

Consolata Makandi Kithinji