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
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.
Expert
Yubin Yang
Yubin Yang is a Research Assistant at UNU-FLORES working on Sustainability Transformation and Resource Nexus research.
Staff
Henrique Caravantes
Henrique Caravantes is currently a Communications Design Associate at UNU-EGOV. He joined the institution in May 2026.
Announcement
UNU-EHS at the June Climate Meetings (SB 64)
Check out UNU-EHS & UNU-VIE involvement at the June Climate Meetings (SB 64).
Expert
Dr. Nadine May
Nadine May is Head of Dresden Office at DLR Project Management Agency.
Collection
The Environmental Cost of Artificial Intelligence: Carbon, Water, and Land Footprints
AI’s rapid growth drives huge energy, water, and land use, raising environmental and equity challenges across its global infrastructure.
Article
When Everyone Can See Everything, Who Actually Understands Anything?
AI has dramatically expanded our ability to observe organizational behavior, yet it has not equally expanded our ability to understand it.
Degree Defense
Public PhD Defense of Gaia Romeo, UNU-CRIS PhD Fellow
The PhD defense by Gaia Romeo takes place in Brussels on 10 June 2026.