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
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Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
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Is Generative AI a New Frontier in Digital Interaction, or Just a Mirage of Truth?
If we view generative AI as a search engine, we risk replacing knowledge with confusion, facts with guesses, and truth with fiction.
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Women in Water Diplomacy Network Celebrates Bangladesh’s Progress in Transboundary Water Cooperation and Gender Equality in Water Diplomacy
UNU-INWEH supported this high-level meeting, welcoming Honourable Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the interim government of Bangladesh, as Guest of Honour.
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AI for SDGs - Global Youth AI Future Innovation Competition 2025
Youth-Led AI Solutions for Climate, Environment, and the Global South
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UNU-EHS Researcher Writes Op-Ed in The Conversation on Disaster Preparedness in Africa
Learn how African countries are improving disaster preparedness and response, and the gaps that still remain.
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Reflections on the Planetary Health Equity Future Leaders Programme
UNU-IIGH's Thandazile Sibindi shares her reflections on participating in the Planetary Health Equity Future Leaders Programme held in Canberra.
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UNU Macau Milestone Series Will Take Place October 23–25, 2025 in Macau
Honoring Eight Decades of Global Cooperation, Five Decades of Knowledge for Impact
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In Conversation with Dominic Sett and Andrea Ortiz Vargas about Flood Risk Reduction and Resilience in Hue, Viet Nam
Find out how Nature-based Solutions can help build resilience against flood risk in Hue, Viet Nam.
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5 Recommended Reads on Disaster Risk Reduction
Discover science-driven paths to resilience, Nature-based Solutions and a safer future through these five reads.
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When the Internet Meets Education: Lessons from Vietnam’s 3G Rollout The promise and paradox of mobile internet
A study by Trang Pham-Thi and Bernardo Caldarola finds Vietnam’s 3G expansion boosted basic schooling but led some students to leave early for work.
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UNU Rector Visits Kochi and Ehime Prefectures in Japan
This visit provided an opportunity to explore the role of regional universities in producing solutions to global and local sustainability issues.