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
Research Fellow
Alexis Salazar
Alexis Salazar is a Ph.D. Fellow at UNU-MERIT.
Research Fellow
Abdinassir Sagar
Abdinassir Sagar is a part-time PhD Fellow at UNU-MERIT / Maastricht University - Maastricht Graduate School of Governance (MGSoG).
Research Fellow
Karol Rodriguez
Karol Rodriguez is a Ph.D. student in Economics of Development at Maastricht University School of Business and Economics -UNU-MERIT.
Research Fellow
Olga Rataj
Olga is part of the Economics of Innovation and Technology research group at UNU-MERIT. Her research interests lie in the field of circular economy transitions with focus on finance and entrepreneurship in emerging markets and developing economies.
Research Fellow
Dobrina Poirier
Dobrina Poirier is an Economic Affairs Officer at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT.
News
Nature Meets Innovation at Artificial Intelligence (AI) Workshop to Combat Wildlife Crime
WWF, IFAW, and the United Nations University Promote “AI for Good” for Wildlife Protection
News
Building Climate Resilience
UNU-INWEH, in collaboration with the French Embassy in Nigeria, supported a Green Oasis Workshop to Celebrate the 2024 World Environment Day
Announcement
Next Course: “Organoid Models: Basics to Applications”, November 2024.
Apply for a scholarship to participate in the course coordinated by Drs. Romina Pagotto and Mariela Bollati at Institut Pasteur (Montevideo, URU).
News
“Governance of Data in the Public Sector” Book has been Released
A new book on data governance in the public sector emphasizes a holistic approach and Brazilian regulatory insights.
Research Fellow
Ari Perdana
Ari Perdana is an Evaluation Specialist at the Independent Evaluation Department of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and a dual-career PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University.