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.
Charter of the United Nations University

People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

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

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Person PhD fellow (Dual career)

Mimoun Berrissoun

Mimoun Berrissoun is a dual-career PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University.

Person PhD fellow (Dual career)

Julie Kamau-Houtenbos

Julie Kamau is a dual-career PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University.

Person PhD fellow (Dual career)

Daniel Hopp

Daniel Hopp is a Data Scientist at UN Trade and Development and a dual-career PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University.

Person PhD fellow (Dual career)

Brian Gillikin

Brian Gillikin is a dual-career PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University.

Person PhD fellow (Dual career)

Pilar Ouro Paz

Maria Pilar Ouro Paz is an Economic Affairs Officer at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia, and a Dual Career PhD fellow at UNU MERIT.

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Entrepreneurs of Emotions: Evidence from Street Vending in India

MAASTRICHT & ONLINE: Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series team is pleased to announce our upcoming research seminar featuring Ronak Jain, Assistant Professor of Economics of Development and Child Welfare at the University of Zurich.

Person PhD fellow

Carlos Zafra

Carlos Zafra is a dual-career PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University.

News 13 Nov 2024

A Look Inside the UNU-MERIT Master’s Programme

On 11 November 2024, we welcomed prospective students to our first MPP Experience Day here at UNU-MERIT.

News 13 Nov 2024

UNU Macau (IIST) and Xi’an Jiaotong University Explore New Avenues for Collaboration

UNU Macau and Xi’an Jiaotong University discussed partnerships for student internships and joint research.

Person Visiting Fellow

Daouia Chalali

Daouia Chalali is Visiting Fellow at the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research.