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).
News
Clean Energy from Bioelectrochemical Systems
The III Latin-American Week of Microbial Bioelectrochemistry gathered students from the region to explore the potential of cells (literally)
Degree Defense
Seminar
Webinar #2 | Types of Articles Journals Want and an Overview of Information Polity
The webinar focuses on article types sought by journals and editorial perspectives. The guest is Sorin Dan, Associate Editor of Information Polity.
Person
Suraj Saikia
Suraj Pratim Saikia is a Global Fellow with UNU-CPR’s Conflict Prevention and Sustaining Peace Pillar.
Person
Jeewon Park
Jeewon Park is a Visiting Fellow at the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research.
News
UNU-EGOV Welcomes Multimedia Students From Escola Martins Sarmento
The study visit introduced the Unit’s mission and highlighted the importance of multimedia in contemporary communication.
News
Turning Lichens into High-Tech Starts with the Typical Petri Dish
Erika Calla learnt how to cultivate Peruvian lichens to be able to study the secrets to their tolerance to ultraviolet radiation
Event
MPP Experience Day
MAASTRICHT : On Monday 13 April 2026, UNU-MERIT will host the MPP Experience Day, an event designed especially for prospective students of our MSc in Public Policy and Human Development (MPP).