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
Blog Post
What We Had Missed about Work During COVID-19 in Nigeria
COVID-19 deepened gender inequality in Nigeria’s labour market, with women facing sharper job losses and slower recovery than men.
Commentary
Humanizing AI Literacy
An op-ed in UN Today calls for reimagining AI literacy by incorporating context, community, stewardship and sustainability.
Journal Issue
Roadmap for Research and Clinical Action on Climate Change and Mental Health in Europe
Climate change is an urgent global challenge that affects mental health through multiple pathways.
Blog Post
UN Cinema screening of The Last Ones of Auschwitz held in Maastricht for Holocaust Remembrance Day
UNU-MERIT hosted a screening of The Last Ones of Auschwitz with a panel discussion for Holocaust Remembrance Day in Maastricht.
Policy Brief
Instituciones Y Desarrollo en Las Crisis de la Integración Regional Latinoamericana
UNU-CRIS Policy Brief
Policy Brief
Policy Brief
Policy Brief
Propuestas de Renegociación Del Marco Multilateral Y de Los Acuerdos de Integración
UNU-CRIS Policy Brief
Policy Brief
Policy Brief
80 Years of Structural Crisis in Multilateralism With Deep Contradictions Still Unresolved
This policy brief warns that UN power imbalances and nationalism threaten its legitimacy, and argues for UNSC reform and systemic modernisation.