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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 UNU Council Member; Raffles Professor of Social Sciences, National University of Singapore

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 Junior Research Fellow

Bavo Stevens

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

News 08 Sep 2026

What is South-South Cooperation and Why Does It Matter?

Countries in the Global South share knowledge, resources, technical expertise and solutions to tackle common challenges.

Staff Project Manager

Anne Gabriele Schneider

Anne Schneider graduated in Art History from Dresden University of Technology and earned a Master's degree in Art Mediation and Cultural Management from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf. Her international academic experience includes ERASMUS semesters in Prague, Czech Republic, and Uppsala, Sweden. After internships at several cultural institutions, she worked in the art market sector, including as an Office Manager at an auction house. She now specializes in scientific and academic project management, with a focus on coordinating research activities and fostering interdisciplinary exchange.

News 08 Sep 2026

From Commitments to Action: How Science, Humanitarian Action, and Business Can Help Deliver the Sustainable Development Goals

UNU Paris joined a panel with representatives from UNICEF France and Pacte Mondial during La Fabrique de la Diplomatie at Université Sorbonne Nouvelle

News 08 Sep 2026

“Assembly for Peace”: A New Digital Platform for Exploring General Assembly Peace and Security Practice

This interactive resource brings decades of peace and security practice together in an accessible, searchable format.

Staff

Alexandra Bernhard

Junior Fellow