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
Project
INOV.EGOV Project
INOV.EGOV – Digital Governance Innovation for Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable Societies.
Media Coverage
UN University Expert Team Roots for Recycling of Industrial Water
An article in The Hindu featured UNU-IAS experts working as part of the institute's Water for Sustainable Development project.
News
UNU Macau at the 2019 Development Studies Association Conference
Francisca Sassetti represented the Apprise project team at the DSA conference, presenting the development of technology against modern slavery.
Expert
Eliane Torres
Eliane Torres is a Senior Analyst Outreach and Programme Development at the United Nations University (UNU-EGOV) since 2019.
Project
StratICT: Development of a strategy to enhance and sustain the ICT function in the Government of Uganda
Enhance Uganda's governance, focusing on ICT advancements in public policy to achieve sustainable development goals.
Project
The Iraqi State, Geopolitics, and the Popular Mobilization Forces
Policies that could potentially to chip away at paramilitary groups' power, mitigate their abuses, and enforce their accountability.
Expert
Dr. Maiko Nishi
Maiko Nishi is a Research Fellow for the International Satoyama Initiative at UNU-IAS.
News
UNU Institute in Macau at ICA Conference 2019
Dr. Bei Ju from UNU Macau presented an awarded research paper, summarising the key findings of the research Mainland Chinese Dual Migrants.
News
UNU Institute in Macau at 2019 HKyIGF
Don Rodney Junio shared his insights in the area of women and digital skills for the Gig Economy, showing the difficulties women face in ICTs.
News
UNU Institute in Macau at the CHI 2019 Conference: Weaving the Threads of CHI
Dr. Hannah Thinyane presented a paper in CHI’s social justice theme about Apprise and the project's contribution to identifying labour exploitation.