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).
News
Roundtable Discussion: How to Bridge the Gap between Policymakers and Academics in Africa and the Global South
Emmanuel Balogun and Thomas Tieku are holding a virtual roundtable hosted by the International Studies Association.
Expert
Wasim Ahmed
Dr. Wasim Ahmed is specializing in social network science, digital disinformation, social network analysis (SNA), and data visualization.
Expert
Dr Mohammad Reza Alizadeh
Dr. Mohammad Reza Alizadeh’s research bridges the critical gap between fundamental hydro-climatology and applied engineering solutions in the human-environment systems analytics space.
Journal Article
Project
Untangling the Spaghetti Bowl of Regional Integration
This is a joint PhD project between UNU-CRIS and Ghent University.
Person
Book Chapter
Event
UNU-MERIT at the UN Behavioural Science Week 2026
UNU-MERIT researcher Sanae Okamoto joins a session exploring how AI is shaping human behaviour and policy responses globally.