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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Prof. Dr. Melissa Siegel
Melissa Siegel is a Professor of Migration Studies at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University and Head of Migration Studies at UNU-MERIT.
Staff
Hlabiroa Chuene
Hlabiroa is a Travel and Administrative Assistant at the United Nations University (UNU), managing complex international travel and providing high-level administrative support. With a strong background in coordinating administrative support and liaising with interdepartmental communications, he is dedicated to fostering organizational efficiency. Hlabiroa plays a key role in streamlining processes and supporting UNU’s mission-driven initiatives.
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Laura Guayacan Ardila
Laura Guayacan Ardila
Event
Economic Fitness and Complexity Summer School
A five-day Economic Fitness and Complexity Summer School, jointly organised by UNU-MERIT and the Enrico Fermi Research Centre.
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ITU and UNU-MERIT Summer School on Catalyzing the Digital Future: Digital Transformation for Sustainability
The summer school is a university-level course of one week, which takes place in the Netherlands, between 1-5 July 2024.
BIG IDEAS Series
Multilateral Governance for the Digital Economy and Artificial Intelligence
TOKYO & ONLINE: On 10 July, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Shiro Armstrong, Professor of Economics at The Australian National University.
Article
Artificial Intelligence Can Transform Global Food Security and Climate Action
AI will have a profound role in sustainable agriculture and achieving food security as we strive to mitigate and limit climate change impacts.
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SCIENCE TALK: Nuancing the view of the Syrian climate-migration-conflict nexus
Lessons from a 4-year interdisciplinary project
News
Access the "UNU-EGOV Memory and Project" Book
This book was prepared for the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of the Unit.
Staff
Thato Masire
Thato Masire is the Advocacy and Public Affairs Officer at UNU-FLORES.