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
Media Coverage
Advancing Circular Solutions for EV Battery Waste in Asia and the Pacific
A blog post co-authored by our expert Anupam Khajuria was featured on the UN ESCAP website.
Journal Article
Research Fellow
Ulkar Sattarova
Ulkar Sattarova is actively engaged in a Ph.D. program in the School of Governance of the School of Business and Economics, Maastricht University .
Research Fellow
Arslan Austin
Arslan Austin is an Economics Researcher and lecturer at the Rhein-Waal University of Applied Sciences and an external PhD candidate at UNU-Merit.
Research Fellow
Navid Amiri
Navid Amiri is a doctoral researcher at UNU-MERIT focusing on the impacts of policies and regulations.
Workshop
Connected by Design: Building Inclusive Digital Infrastructure for Future-Ready Cities
The United Nations University – Operating Unit on Policy-driven Electronic Governance (UNU-EGOV) is honoured to serve as a co-organizer of the Forum on Connected by Design: Building Inclusive Digital Infrastructure for Future-Ready Cities, convened by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Geneva on 15 September 2025.
Research Fellow
Rebecca Gramiscelli Hasparyk
Rebecca Gramiscelli Hasparyk is a PhD Research Fellow with affiliation at UNU-MERIT
Journal Article
Project
Development of a Policy Brief on the use of DPI for Trade and Investment
The project identifies tangible opportunities to support the Republic of Ghana's work in leveraging DPI for trade and investment.