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.
Charter of the United Nations University

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).

News 27 Mar 2027

UNU‑INWEH Briefs the Group of Friends on Water and Peace in Geneva

The global water bankruptcy report was presented to Member States, providing pathways for advancing cooperation, stability, and peace.

Article 08 Apr 2026

The Algorithmic Architecture of Peace: Navigating Micro- and Macro-Governance of Artificial Intelligence

Multilateralism must shift from responding to crises to addressing and managing the root causes of instability inherent in technological systems.

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Can combining education and entertainment in video games promote pro-environmental behaviour?

MAASTRICHT & ONLINE: Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series team is pleased to announce our upcoming research seminar featuring Stefania Innocenti, Associate Professor at the University of Oxford.

Project 07 Apr 2026

Urban Resilience in Africa (Knowledge Series on African Urban Resilience)

A continent-wide urban resilience review to generate evidence and insights to strengthen resilience across Africa’s diverse cities

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Migration Seminar Series: The reach and impact of migration information campaigns in 25 communities across Africa and Asia

Nicolás Caso on migration information campaigns and their effects on migration aspirations.