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.

Expert

Bavo Stevens

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

Capacity Development Office - Open Access Course

Introduction to Agent-Based Models

An introductory guide to simulating complex economic and social systems.

Article 30 Mar 2026

5 things to know about the links between climate change, migration and health

Climate change, migration and health are deeply linked, affecting mobility and well-being, especially for vulnerable groups.

Article 30 Mar 2026

Preventing War Requires Smarter Tools and Stronger Governance

War prevention is too crucial to rely on outdated methods and too vital to be handed over to algorithms uncritically.

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Exploration in Research Teams: Building on the Shoulders of PhD Students

MAASTRICHT & ONLINE: Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series team is pleased to announce our upcoming research seminar featuring Professor Michele Pezzoni, Associate Professor at Université Côte d’Azur and linked to CNRS, GREDEG, and Observatoire des Sciences et Techniques, HCERES in France.

Edited Volume 28 Feb 2026

Essays on Global Regionalism I

The Past, Present and Future of Regionalism Studies

News 30 Mar 2026

Youth Conference Explores Climate Justice

UNU-IAS Operating Unit in Kanazawa/Ishikawa hosted an event for high school students to discuss inclusive climate action.