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).
Announcement
Next Course: “Bioinformatics and Artificial Intelligence Methods for the Study of Microbial Diversity: a One Health view”, June 2026
Apply for a scholarship to participate in the course coordinated by Dr. Amy Morán and Dr. Juan Pablo Cárdenas at Universidad de El Salvador
Blog Post
Breaking Barriers: Youth with Disabilities Leading Peacebuilding
Advancing the YPS agenda requires intentional inclusion of youth with disabilities in peacebuilding.
Announcement
Prof. Karthe Steps into Deputy Director Position
UNU-FLORES welcomes Prof. Daniel Karthe to its senior leadership team
Announcement
Apply Now for the 2026 JSPS–UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme
The deadline for applications is 31 January 2026.
News
Circumventing Biology to Cure One of the Most Prevalent Diseases of the Continent
This course equipped researchers in the Americas with cutting-edge tools to study mosquito-borne RNA viruses using infectious DNA clones
News
A Permanent Forum for International Collaboration and High-Level Biotechnological Research in Latin America
The MolBiosystems Conference united global experts and rising stars in Chile to advance gene regulation research and foster lasting collaboration.
Event
Photo Exhibition “Sustainability Stories” Arrives in Chemnitz as Part of the European Capital of Culture 2025
Hosted at Stadtwirtschaft Chemnitz, co-organised with the City of Chemnitz and the Carlowitz-Gesellschaft e.V.
News
Regulated Plants Database: UNU's New Open-Access Tool to Help Prevent the Spread of Harmful Plants
A new interactive database consolidates regulated invasive plant lists into one platform to support faster, more coordinated biosecurity measures.