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
Media Coverage
Libya Will Put Washington’s New Peacebuilding Strategy to the Test
Will Libya's inclusion as a priority country under the new Global Fragility Act alter the US approach to conflict prevention and peacebuilding?
Project
Thematic Review on Youth, Peace, and Security
Examining how the Peacebuilding Fund has contributed to realizing the "YPS" agenda over the past five years.
News
Curious about our master's programme? Here are 6 events to learn more
Events to get to know our our MSc in Public Policy and Human Development (MPP) programme.
News
Ninth Japan Youth Environmental Activity Contest Names Winner
High school students from Aomori Prefecture receive Director's Award for a project reducing water use in agriculture.
BIG IDEAS Series
Human Mobility in the Context of Climate Change: Building Capacity Through E-learning
ONLINE: On 27 February 2024, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Dr. Robert Oakes, Senior Researcher at UNU-EHS.
Expert
Dr. Martiwi Diah Setiawati
Martiwi Diah Setiawati is a Research Fellow and Academic Associate for the Water and Resource Management Programme at UNU-IAS.
Brief
Avoidable and Unavoidable Algorithmic Bias
Policymakers, engineers, ethicists and society must work together to ensure that AI systems possess intelligence, efficiency and fairness.
Article
A Culture of Ethical AI Research Can Counter Dangerous Algorithms Designed to Deceive
Understanding the potential for deception and ambiguity in AI allows us to better prepare for the complex ethical dilemmas that lie ahead.
Media Coverage
The UN Brief: An Interview with Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala
Prof. Marwala joined Maya Plentz to discuss the importance of global data equality and technology access in the context of this year's UN initiatives.
Article
We’re Finally Recognizing Climate Change’s Mental Health Toll
COP28 spotlighted the power of health and youth communities to be a dual catalyst of climate action and psychological resilience.