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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).

Staff

Suthan Kaveri

Dr. Suthan Kaveri is a medical doctor, early-career public health researcher, health technology entrepreneur, and implementation science practitioner dedicated to advancing digital health, artificial intelligence (AI), and data-driven innovation to strengthen health systems across Asia and beyond. 

News 23 Jul 2026

Welcome to the Summer 2026 Edition of COLLECTIVE, the UNU Macau Newsletter

The Summer 2026 edition of COLLECTIVE highlights UNU Macau’s latest work in research, education, partnerships, and community engagement.

Staff

Maelodee Armstrong

Maelodee Armstrong is an Intern at UNU Global Health.

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Different Contexts, Common Health: Youth and the Future of Global Health

On 12 August 2026, UNU will host a conversation with Dr. Luis D’Souza, policy specialist at WHO, and Ms. Shion Seino, co-founder of LIAISON.

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Science Talk: Water Security Under Pressure

Navigating Water Challenges and Strategies Across the Gulf Cooperation Council

Project 22 Jul 2026

Responsible Electronics in the Climate Change Era (REC2)

The project is led by TU Dresden in close collaboration with national and international partners, including UNU Resource Nexus, and brings together a strong interdisciplinary network of principal investigators and cooperation partners.

Project 22 Jul 2026

CARE - Climate-Neutral and Resource-Efficient Construction

The project runs as a Cluster of Excellence led by Technische Universität Dresden and RWTH Aachen University, with participation from international partners including UNU Resource Nexus.

Project 22 Jul 2026

Raising awareness of Carbon Concrete Composites through AI-assisted learning (CarbonConcrete-AI)

CarbonConcreteAI develops AI-supported learning to advance global knowledge on carbon concrete and circular construction.