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Announcement
Apply Now for UNU Intensive Core Courses
The Autumn 2023 session of the UNU Intensive Core (UNU-IC) Courses will be conducted in hybrid mode from 1–29 September 2023. Apply by 7 July!
Announcement
Applications Open for 39th UNU Global Seminar 2023
The course will be held online on 7–9 August.
News
24th Workshop of the SDG–Universities Platform
The session discussed sustainability initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania.
News
Capacity Development on Digital Transformation in Qatar
UNU-EGOV and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology are working closely to improve the skills and capacities of Qatari officials.
News
Policy Brief Advocates Right to Education for Climate-Displaced Persons
A new UNU-IAS policy brief provides recommendations on ensuring education and learning continuity for people affected by climate-induced displacement.
Multimedia
What are Nexus Approaches?
Riskepedia: What are Nexus approaches? UNU-IAS expert Himangana Gupta explains it in this #Riskepedia video!
News
Biodiversity Day Event Highlights Benefits of Urban Nature
The event took place in Kanazawa City, Japan, and focused on urban nature and its role in biodiversity conservation.
Conversation Series
Reimagining Higher Education for a Complex World
TOKYO: UNU will host a conversation with Professor Adam Habib, Director of the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.
News
Biodiversity Day Symposium Promotes Collaborative Action for Living in Harmony with Nature
UNU-IAS co-organised a symposium to celebrate International Day for Biological Diversity.
Expert
Emma Rhule
Dr Emma Rhule is a Senior Researcher at UNU-IIGH.