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
UNU Council Member
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
Bavo Stevens
Bavo Stevens was a Junior Research Fellow at the UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM).
Media Coverage
Taliban govt building diplomacy despite lack of recognition
Erica Gaston speaks to AFP about growing international engagement with Afghanistan five years after the Taliban’s return to power.
Capacity Development
Alumni Online Reunion
Sign up for the MMCD Alumni Community, a space for government officials engaged in migration issues.
Capacity Development
Formation en Gestion des Migrations (FGMi)
La formation en gestion des migrations (FGMi) de l'UNU-MERIT/Maastricht, en français, s'adresse aux cadres publics de la migration/asile, avec approch
Announcement
UNU-EHS at COP 17
Check out UNU-EHS involvement at UNCCD's COP 17 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from 17-28 August.
Person
Yik Chan CHIN
Dr. Chin is a specialist in AI and data governance, with extensive experience in digital and AI policy, ethics, and regulation at national and international levels. She is a Research Consultant at the United Nations University Macau, and an Associate Professor at Beijing Normal University. Dr Chin serves on ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 42, CEN/CLC/JTC 21, BSI/ART/1, the UN ODET’s AI Governance for Humanity Lab’s Working Group on AI governance interoperability, etc.
Expert
Santiago Tangir
Santiago Tangir is a Visiting Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS.
Event
UNU-CRIS and the Bhutan Knowledge Exchange and Capacity-Building Programme
This programme is a strategic knowledge-exchange and capacity-building initiative between the Kingdom of Bhutan and UNU-CRIS.
Media Coverage
NHK Features UNU-IAS Event with Sakana-kun and Dr. Yoro
The Japanese public broadcaster showcased our event on the resilient recovery of the Noto Peninsula.