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
Expert
Asha George
Asha George is a Principal Visiting Fellow at UNU-IIGH. She is a qualitative researcher engaged with health systems to advance health and social justice in low- and middle-income countries. With a gender and rights lens, she focuses on the frontline interface and governance of services taking into consideration community and health worker perspectives.
Expert
Narelle Warren
Narelle Warren is Senior Visiting Fellow at UNU-IIGH. She is an internationally recognised medical anthropologist and health sociologist specialising in interdisciplinary ethnographic research exploring the experiences of health, illness and care for structurally vulnerable communities.
Expert
Yohannes Kinfu
Yohannes Kinfu is a Principal Visiting Fellow at UNU-IIGH.
News
Tsunakan Journal Examines Ways to Strengthen SDG Finances
The “Global View” section of the publication featured an article by UNU-IAS experts on aligning the SDGs with national budget systems.
Brief
Landscape Approaches to Ecosystem Restoration
Lessons Learned from Managing Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes & Seascapes
News
Master’s alumnus receives top prize in DKKV Promotional Award for master’s thesis
For the third time in the past five years a former student from the Master's programme has won the German DKKV Promotional Award.
News
How to Start a Career at a Multilateral Development Bank
Tips and tricks from our dual career PhD fellows
BIG IDEAS Series
Addressing Group-based Inequality: A Range of Measures
ONLINE: On 24 October, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Dr. Rachel Gisselquist, Senior Research Fellow at UNU-WIDER.
News
New Research Empowers Capital Market Actors to Address Modern Slavery
Providing a practical roadmap to better identify, prevent, mitigate, and remediate modern slavery.
Event
ProSPER.Net Sustainability Forum
TOKYO & ONLINE: The event will focus on the ramifications of the COVID-19 crisis on the provision of inclusive and equitable quality education.