Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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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.
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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

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Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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Expert Communications and Research Associate

Qondi Moyo

Qondi Moyo is a political economist specialising in development economics, green transitions, rural development and food and agriculture.

Expert Adjunct Professor

Prof. Raimund Bleischwitz

Raimund Bleischwitz is an Adjunct Professor at UNU FLORES.

Expert

Angharad Smith

Angharad is a Programme Officer for the Modern Slavery Programme at United Nations University Centre for Policy Research.

Expert

Vladimir Smakhtin

Vladimir Smakhtin has 30 years of experience as a Researcher and Manager in the broad area of water resources with an emphasis on global and regional water scarcity and food security.

Expert Research Professor, Water Quality and Unconventional Water Resources

Dr. Manzoor Qadir

Professor Manzoor Qadir is an environmental scientist with over 30 years of experience working on water-related sustainable development through contributions to policy, institutional, and technical aspects of unconventional water resources, wastewater-related resource recovery and safe reuse, water quality, environmental health, salt-induced land degradation assessment and rehabilitation, and water and food security under changing climate.

Project 02 Jan 2023

Digital Maturity Index in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s DGA’s DXMI aims to enhance digital services, align with Vision 2030, and boost user satisfaction annually.

News 25 Dec 2022

Seminar Spotlights the Role of Local Culture in Sustainable Tourism

The online event discussed promoting sustainable tourism and regional development through local culture.

News 23 Dec 2022

UNU-FLORES Congratulates Andrea Müller on Her Successful Doctoral Defence

Dr. Müller started work on her dissertation in 2017 and graduated magna cum laude.

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Information Session for Prospective Students

On 23 December 2022 UNU-IAS will host the first of two online information sessions for prospective students interested in studying at UNU-IAS.

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Information Session for Prospective Students

UNU-IAS will host an online event to provide insights into the learning experiences, ongoing research, and unique opportunities at UNU-IAS.