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

Education

Gender

Health and well-being

Hunger

Poverty

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

Climate change

Consumption and production

Life below water

Life on land

Water

Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future

Economic growth

Energy

Industrial policy

Inequality

Infrastructure

Jobs (decent work)

Sustainable cities and communities

Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

Institutions

Justice

Peace

SDG partnerships
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Expert Chief Administrative and Programme Services

Werner Dubbeling

Werner Dubbeling is the Chief, Administrative and Programme Services at the UNU-MERIT

Expert Head Capacity Development Office

Dr. Mindel van de Laar

Dr. Mindel van de Laar is director of the capacity development office at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University. She manages the offering of executive certificate programmes and tailor made projects that aim to train working professionals in the field of public policy and development.

Research Fellow PhD fellow

Maria Nathalia Ramirez

María Nathalia is PhD Fellow at UNU-MERIT.

Expert Capacity Development Coordinator

Salpy Ohanis

Salpy Ohanis is the Programme Coordinator for the Capacity Development Office (CDO) at United Nations University-MERIT and Maastricht University.

Research Fellow PhD fellow

Karthika Baby Sujatha

Karthika Baby Sujatha is a PhD Candidate at UNU-Merit.

Expert Researcher

Dr. Emanuele Pugliese

Emmanuele Pugliese is Researcher at UNU-MERIT.

Research Fellow PhD fellow

Manisha Mukherjee

Manisha Mukherjee is a PhD Fellow at UNU-MERIT.

Expert Education coordinator

Drs. Cleo Heyen

Cleo Heyen is Education Coordinator of the Master in Public Policy and Human Development at United Nations University/Maastricht University and started in September 2022.

Research Fellow PhD fellow & Programme Editor

Job Zomerplaag

Job Zomerplaag is a Ph.D. researcher affiliated with both UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University. In addition to his academic work, Job actively connects science, policy, and society through storytelling, community organizing, and facilitating public events.

Research Fellow PhD fellow

Yannick Markhof

Yannick is a PhD fellow at the United Nations University (UNU-MERIT) and a team member at the Living Standards Measurement unit (LSMS) of the World Bank.