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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UNU Council Member UNU Council Member; Raffles Professor of Social Sciences, National University of Singapore

Prof. Brenda Yeoh

Professor Brenda S.A. Yeoh is a Singaporean scholar and expert in the fields of migration, social geography, and the politics of space in colonial and post-colonial cities.

Expert Junior Research Fellow

Bavo Stevens

Bavo Stevens was a Junior Research Fellow at the UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM).

News 17 Sep 2026

Professor Kaveh Madani Received 2026 Stockholm Water Prize from King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

UNU-INWEH Director recognized for advancing water science, governance and diplomacy in support of sustainable water management and global cooperation.

Expert

Expert Director(UNU-INRA)

News 16 Sep 2026

Dr. Richard Munang assumes office as Director of UNU-INRA

UNU-INRA welcomes its new Director in Accra, Ghana.