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).
Expert
Susan Mlenga
Susan Mlenga
Person
Skylar Lan
Skylar is a Legal Fellow of UNU Institute in Macau focusing on Due Diligence, research in GenAI and Education. She also assists in research activities relating to laws and supports the Director on legal processes and relevant subject activities of the UNU AI Network and UNU hub establishment.
News
New Policy Report on Interoperability in AI Safety Governance: Ethics, Regulations, and Standards
UNU Macau launched a new policy report proposing actionable pathways to bridge global AI safety governance
Advisory Board Member
Prof. Franklyn Lisk
Franklyn Lisk is a visiting Professorial Research Fellow at CSGR.
Advisory Board Member
Prof. Christopher Gordon
Prof. Chris Gordon is the Founding Director of the Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies at the University of Ghana.
Blog Post
Gendered Realities From the UNU-IIGH Symposium on Workplace Violence and Safety for CHWs
During the 2025 CHW Symposium, UNU-IIGH & Imarisha Consortium partners organised a virtual event on gendered WPV in community healthcare settings
Blog Post
Workshop: Strengthening CHW policies through a gender responsive tool
UNU-IIGH co-organised this virtual workshop in partnership with UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia on the occasion of the 2025 CHW symposium