Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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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.
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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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UNU Council Member UNU Council Member; Raffles Professor of Social Sciences, National University of Singapore

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 Junior Research Fellow

Bavo Stevens

Bavo Stevens was a Junior Research Fellow at the UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM).

News 12 Jun 2026

Roundtable Discussion: How to Bridge the Gap between Policymakers and Academics in Africa and the Global South

Emmanuel Balogun and Thomas Tieku are holding a virtual roundtable hosted by the International Studies Association.

Article 11 Jun 2026

5 Core Concepts of the Global Goal on Adaptation

What does successful climate change adaptation look like? The Global Goal on Adaptation aims to help countries find answers.

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UNESCO Chair Special Session at the III LALICS Master's Academy 2026

Call for Master's students to join the UNESCO Chair special session at the III LALICS Master's Academy 2026.

Sustainable Development

Global Change and Planetary Boundaries

An in-depth look at selected SDGs and UN efforts to achieve them, with a focus on Planet, Prosperity and Partnership.

Sustainable Development

The UN System and Sustainable Development

An in-depth look at selected SDGs and UN efforts to achieve them, with a focus on People, Prosperity, Peace and Partnership.

Policy Brief 10 Jun 2026

International Inequality and Post-Quantum Cryptography

What happens when quantum computers can break today's encryption?