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
UNU Council Member
Prof. Brenda Yeoh
Professor Brenda S.A. Yeoh is a Singaporean scholar and expert in the fields of migration, social geography, and the politics of space in colonial and post-colonial cities.
Expert
Bavo Stevens
Bavo Stevens was a Junior Research Fellow at the UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM).
News
Threat-hunting in the River
Miguel Mateo Rodríguez trained to identify antimicrobial resistance in freshwater and bring the know-how back to Colombia
Expert
Alia Karunian
As of April 2026, Alia Karunian is a Research Consultant at the UNU-EGOV.
Event
UN Water Conference Academic Hub Asia and the Pacific Consultation
The regional consultation will bring together researchers to gather knowledge, perspectives and priority messages to inform the UN Water Conference.
Policy Research Translated to Action
Migration and Climate Change
This 2-hour masterclass offers an introduction to the intersection of climate change, migration, and digital infrastructures
News
UNU-EGOV and ITU to Host Webinar on Foresight for FAIR Cities
The webinar will contribute to the work of the “FAIR Cities” Working Group under the United for Smart Sustainable Cities (U4SSC) initiative.
News
UNU-EGOV at EGOV2026 Conference in Athens, Greece
Demetrios Sarantis, Lead Research Analyst at UNU-EGOV, presented a paper co-authored with Delfina Soares, Deniz Susar and Vincenzo Aquaro.
News
UNU-EGOV Contributes to Data for Policy 2026
Conference was held under the theme “Governance of/with AI: Implications for Data, Infrastructure, and Tech Sovereignty”.
Blog Post
Information Integrity Is Development Infrastructure
Why is the rise of autonomous influence operations a development problem, not just a security one?