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).
Article
From 3,375 Proverbs to 100 New Ones — When AI Learns African Wisdom
AI trained on African proverbs can support language preservation, education and the design of ethical AI.
Person
Myrthe Frissen
Myrthe Frissen is an environmental health physician and public health resident with expertise in risk assessments, healthy dietary patterns, and the impacts of global food systems on human and planetary health.
Event
Science Talk: Climate Loads the Gun, Governance Pulls the Trigger
Rethinking Climate-Health Pathways in the Eastern Mediterranean
Article
5 Advantages of Turning From A Nature-Negative to A Nature-Positive Economy
A shift in how we value nature could reshape finance, reduce global risks and redefine long-term prosperity.
Press Release
UNU-BIOLAC and Universidad Central de Venezuela Sign Agreement to Promote Academic Exchange in Biotechnology
The agreement stems from a successful academic experience and includes Mexican Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey as a technical ally.
Seminar
Migration Seminar Series: Who counts and who's counted: the complicated relationship between migrants and population data
This seminar traces how migrants were counted in UK censuses, showing how population data can mean recognition, risk, and evolving democratic power.
Seminar
Under pressure? Forced migration and public health
MAASTRICHT & ONLINE: Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series team is pleased to announce our upcoming research seminar featuring David Zuchowski, Assistant Professor in the Department of Economic Analysis at the Universitat de València and research fellow at Global Labor Organization (GLO).
Seminar
Reducing Racial Bias in Hiring: A Field Experiment with Colombian Firms
MAASTRICHT & ONLINE: Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series team is pleased to announce our upcoming research seminar featuring Jaime Millan-Quijano, Professor at the Department of Economics (Public Economics Section) at Universitat de Barcelona a researcher at the Institut d'Economia de Barcelona (IEB).