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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Dr. Elaine Lebon-McGregor
Elaine Lebon-McGregor is the Academic Programme Director of the MSc Public Policy and Human Development (MPP) and a researcher at UNU-MERIT, United Nations University and Maastricht University.
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Dr. Pui Hang Wong
Pui Hang Wong is a research associate at UNU-MERIT and an assistant professor at Maastricht University.
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Dr. Nordine Es-Sadki
Nordine Es-Sadki is an Assistant Professor at UNU-MERIT. He holds a PhD in Economics from the School of Business and Economics of Maastricht University on the topic of formal technology transfer of universities, research institutes and firms. His research interests include, knowledge/technology transfer, the measurement and analysis of Science, Technology & Innovation including social and public sector innovation, questionnaire design, surveys and their methodology, and the economics of regional innovation.
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Danny Beckers
Danny Beckers is Admission Officer at United Nations University-MERIT
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Dr. Tatiana Skripka
Tatiana Skripka is an Assistant Professor in Governance at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University
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Prof. Dr. René Belderbos
René Belderbos is full professor of Strategy at KU Leuven (Belgium) and part-time professor of International Corporate Strategy at Maastricht University and UNU-MERIT (The Netherlands).
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Dr. Michaella Vanore
Michaella Vanore is a research fellow at UNU-MERIT and holds a secondment to Maastricht University's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, where she is programme director of the BSc Global Studies programme.
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Dr. Lutz Krebs
Lutz F. Krebs is a senior lecturer and political scientist with a focus on international relations and conflict research.
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Prof. Dr. Pierre Mohnen
Pierre Mohnen is Professorial Fellow at UNU-MERIT, Professor Emeritus at Maastricht University, Associated Fellow at CIRANO, Senior Research Associate at the Technology and Management Centre for Development at Oxford University, and Associated Research Professor at ETH Zürich.
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Dr. René Wintjes
René Wintjes is senior research fellow at UNU-MERIT since 1998.