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
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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.
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Bavo Stevens
Bavo Stevens was a Junior Research Fellow at the UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM).
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Next Course: “Innovative Biotechnological Approaches in Health - From Research to Application”, April 2026
Apply for a scholarship to participate in the course coordinated by Dr. Maria Vizoso at Universidad Nacional de Tucuman, Argentina
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Science, Technology, and the Humanitarian Legacy of Dr. Norman Borlaug
Dr. Norman Borlaug’s legacy proves science can fight hunger. His vision inspires modern biotech for a sustainable future.
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Vincenzo Polizzi
Vincenzo Polizzi
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Ronald Tundang
Ronald Tundang is a Policy Research Fellow at the United Nations University – International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH). His work sits at the intersection of law, economics and public health.
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UNU-INRA and Utrecht University’s Prince Claus Chair, Organise 2nd Dare to Share Workshop on Just Transitions
UNU-INRA organises 3 day high level workshop on Equity, Law and Power for Just Green Transition in Africa
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High-tech Quality Control for High-tech Therapeutics
As therapeutics become more complex, assuring their safety and effectiveness requires more precise methods
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Maria Martins
Former research intern at UNU-CRIS
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In Memoriam: Prof. Dr. Konrad Osterwalder, Former United Nations University Rector
Born in Switzerland in 1942, Prof. Osterwalder passed away on 19 December 2025 in Switzerland.