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
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Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
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Media Coverage
Youth Training on Biodiversity & Climate Change Featured in Japanese Media
The session focused on youth involvement in global decision-making, selecting two students to participate in the 2024 UN Biodiversity Conference.
Seminar
Varieties of Middle-income Trap: A Latin American Perspective on Structural Change Trajectories and External Demand Constraints
MAASTRICHT & ONLINE: UNU-MERIT's UNESCO Chair on Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development for Latin America will host a research seminar featuring Prof. Dr. Carlos Bianchi from the Institute of Economics at the University of the Republic (UDELAR) in Uruguay.
Expert
Dr. Nafissa Insebayeva
Dr. Nafissa Insebayeva is a Consultant with Innovation and Education Programme at UNU-IAS.
News
Training Session Empowers Youth for Greater Engagement in Global Decision-making
The session was held as part of the Global Youth MIDORI platform (GYM), a new capacity development programme for youth.
BIG IDEAS Series
The EU as a Partner for the SDGs: Taking a Whole-of-Society Approach to Drive the Climate Transformation Forward
TOKYO & ONLINE: On 12 September, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Jean-Eric Paquet, Ambassador of the European Union to Japan.
Event
SCIENCE TALK: Using Environmental Monitoring Data To Improve Integrated Watershed Management
The Necessity of Integrating Monitoring into Cumulative Effects Management Systems
Announcement
Second 2024 Open Call for Applications: Coordinate a Course in Biotechnology
UNU-BIOLAC is accepting applications for the organization of training courses (2025 edition).
Announcement
Second 2024 Open Call for Applications: Research Fellowships in Biotechnology
UNU-BIOLAC is accepting applications for three-month fellowships during the second half of 2025.
Event
UNU-MERIT Internal Conference 2024
Join the 2024 UNU-MERIT Internal Conference on Sept 26-27
Event
11th MACIMIDE Annual Work Conference
Join the 11th MACIMIDE Conference on migration and development at UNU-MERIT on Sept 23, 2024