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.
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Bavo Stevens
Bavo Stevens was a Junior Research Fellow at the UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM).
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Yue Qin
Dr. Yue Qin’s research focuses on the integration of earth system science and human systems, with a central and sustained focus on the water–food–energy (WEF) nexus under climate change.
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Mahsa Jessri
Dr. Mahsa Jessri is a nutritional epidemiologist, registered dietitian, and population-health data scientist whose work applies big-data analytics, microsimulation, AI, and linked health data to nutrition policy, food systems, health equity, and the prevention of diet-related non-communicable diseases.
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Kerry Black
Dr. Kerry Black is an interdisciplinary water researcher and engineer with expertise in sustainable water systems, community‑centred water sustainability, and Indigenous‑led water governance.
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Marjan Asadullah
Ms. Marjan Asadullah is a communications professional with expertise in journalism, multimedia storytelling, and strategic communications, with a focus on global affairs and public interest narratives.
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Alizeh Siddiqui
Alizeh Siddiqui is a Youth Fellow in Training and Capacity Building at UNU-INWEH.
Blog Post
AI Organizations Without Managers: When Hierarchy Becomes Obsolete
AI dissolves organizational hierarchies by replacing managers with real-time intelligence systems, reshaping work, accountability, and inequality.
Media Coverage
Sustainable Landscape Management Lessons from Japan
Uniso Ciência, a Brazilian science magazine, featured the Satoyama Initiative in its June 2026 issue.