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).
Event
Climate Forward Summit 2026
UNU Researcher, Maria -Ancilla Bombande speaks at Climate Forward Summit at GIMPA-Accra, Ghana.
Expert
Markus Kukko
Markus Kukko is a Research Assistant at UNU-WIDER, where he contributes to the Tax Research for Development project. His research interests include development economics, international trade, and urban economics.
Expert
Heini Suominen
Heini Suominen is a development economist with over a decade of experience in development issues in Africa and Asia, focusing on trade and inclusion. At UNU-WIDER, she works as a research assistant contributing to the Reducing Persistent Inequalities Across and Within Countries research area.
Expert
Daniel Peredo Siles
Daniel Peredo Siles is a Research Assistant at UNU-WIDER, where he contributes to the research area Reducing persistent inequalities across and within countries. His work focuses on inequalities within countries, with an emphasis on intergenerational mobility in education and income.
Person
Arnau Mayoral Macau
Arnau Mayoral Macau is a 4th-year PhD candidate in Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning and Value Alignment, currently working on advancing AI research to inform policymaking through multi-agentic systems.
News
HLPF Special Event Highlights Universities as Knowledge Co-Creators for Sustainable Development
The 2026 HESI Global Forum called for reimagining higher education to move from commitment to implementation.
Event
Science Talk: Targeting Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Treated Waters
A Sustainable Technology for Removal of Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Contaminated Waters
Blog Post
Beyond GDP Meets Economics of Health for All: A Compass for Global Cooperation
Two emerging frameworks are aligning how progress is measured, governed and financed beyond GDP.