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
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Arthit Suriyawongkul
Arthit Suriyawongkul is a Visiting Research Fellow at the United Nations University Institute in Macau.
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Claudia Fry
Claudia Fry is currently a Research Associate in the EU HORIZON 2020 RethinkAction project and the EU HORIZON 2020 LOCOMOTION project at the EMIC section.
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Charles Hunt
Professor Charles T. Hunt is a Senior Fellow (Non-Resident) at United Nations University Centre for Policy Research.
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Caroline Nalule
Dr Caroline Nalule is a Research Fellow at United Nations University Centre for Policy Research, supporting its Equitable Development and Migration pillar of work.
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Daniel Thelesklaf
Daniel Thelesklaf is the Project Director of the Finance Against Slavery and Trafficking (FAST) initiative, a project based at United Nations University Centre for Policy Research.
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Cristal Downing
Cristal Downing is Colombia Case Study Manager at the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research on the Managing Exits from Armed Conflict project.
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Christopher Pillay
Christopher Wayne Pillay is a Data Scientist at UNU-WIDER and is currently working on the Southern Africa – Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA-TIED) programme in Pretoria, South Africa.
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Christopher Hobson
Christopher Hobson was a Visiting Research Fellow at UNU-ISP.
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Ayomide Oluseye
Ayomide Oluseye is a research expert in Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) topics, with a focus on low and middle-income contexts.
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Christina Natalia Widjaja
Christina is currently leading a book publication project centered around the Climate Vulnerability Monitor (CVM) 3rd edition Report: A Planet on Fire. Commissioned by the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) and the Vulnerable Twenty Group (V20) and supported by organizations like Climate Analytics, finres and the Lancet Countdown, CVM consolidates the latest scientific research on climate change impacts.