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.
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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

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.

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Bavo Stevens

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

News 07 Mar 2026

Nidhi Nagabhatla Invited to Provide Keynote Address at ISDCRI Conference in Delhi

Nidhi Nagabhatla, Senior Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS, has been invited to be a distinguished speaker at an International Conference in New Delhi

News 04 Mar 2026

Essays on Global Regionalism Available Now

Volume I and II of Essays on Global Regionalism are available now.

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SWING – School on Internet Governance 2026

SWING – School on Internet Governance 2026 will take place in Bruges, Belgium, from 20 to 24 April 2026.

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SDGs Café — High School Students’ Insights from COP30

ONLINE: This event will explore ways to empower local youth to meaningfully contribute to global climate action and decision-making.

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Poster Exhibition: "Connecting Global Youth Environmental Action"

TOKYO: This exhibition will highlight youth-led environmental initiatives for global sustainability.

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Book 04 Mar 2026

Regionalism in Broader Eurasia - The Dynamics and Typology of Regional Cooperation and Integration

This landmark study explores the dynamic typology of regional cooperation after the Cold War.