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
Nidhi Nagabhatla Invited to Provide Keynote Address at ISDCRI Conference in Delhi
UNU-CRIS Senior Research Fellow, Nidhi Nagabhatla, Invited to Provide Keynote Address at ISDCRI Conference in Delhi.
Collection
Digital Agriculture and AI for Climate-Resilient Smallholder Farming in Zimbabwe
Smallholder farmers play a central role in Zimbabwe's food systems and rural livelihoods. Yet their productivity, resilience, and income generation remain constrained by persistent structural barriers.
ITU Academy Training Centre
Emerging technologies and human rights 2026
Learn how emerging digital technologies impact human rights and how responsible governance can harness innovation while protecting fundamental rights.
Research Fellow
Apra Jain
Apra Jain is a PhD Fellow at Ghent University’s Social Work and Social Pedagogy Department and is affiliated with the UNU-CRIS Migration and Social Policy cluster.
Person
Hailey Halligan
Hailey Halligan is a programme coordinator for the ITU Summer School programmes and Online Courses offered by the Capacity Development Office at UNU-MERIT.
Event
Noto Satoyama Satoumi Talk #5
TOKYO: This event will explore the role of traditional cultural practices in the post-disaster recovery of Notojima Island in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.