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
Predicting Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery: A Human‑Centered, Data‑Informed Approach
Shaping the future of obesity care through genetics, epigenetics, lifestyle insights, and the full inclusion of women in research.
Event
Science Talk: Deltacentrism: Reimagining the Bengal Delta through Four Centuries of Human Intervention
Evidence from time series satellite observation, climate data analysis and human perspective
News
In Conversation with Dr. Ambe Emmanuel Cheo about Building Community-Led Agri-Energy Solutions in The Gambia
Dr. Cheo on agrivoltaics in The Gambia: solar-powered farming that strengthens climate resilience, water security and local livelihoods.
Announcement
Next Course: “Workshop on Bioprocess with Recombinant Microorganisms: Fermentation, Recovery and Purification of a Recombinant Enzyme at Pilot Scale”, May – June 2026
Apply for a scholarship to participate in the international workshop coordinated by Dr. Leobardo Serrano at IBT, UNAM, in Cuernavaca, Mexico.
Blog Post
Poverty in the age of extreme inequality: increasingly hidden, persistently unjust
On World Day of Social Justice María Nathalia Ramírez Chaparro and Zina Nimeh ask whether poverty can be addressed without confronting inequality.
Event
Conversation with Sara Hossain on Rights, Justice, and Action
This webinar explores how gender justice is challenged, defended, and re-imagined in contexts of shrinking civic space & rising authoritarianism.
Blog Post
How Chinese Communication Scholars Understand Human-machine Relationship?
Chinese scholars view AI in journalism as human-guided tools that expand capacity, not replace humans, stressing accountability and collaboration.
Conversation Series
From Regulation to Collaboration: The Role of the Private Sector in the UN System
On 25 March 2026, UNU will host a conversation with Georg Kell, Founder and former Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact.