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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).

News 12 Jun 2026

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.

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International Inequality and Post-Quantum Cryptography

Quantum computing could transform cybersecurity. What international action is needed to prepare for the transition?

Research Fellow Junior Fellow

Lindsey Price

Lindsey is a Junior Fellow at UNU-CPR and a rising Junior at Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations. 

News 08 Jun 2026

UNU-EGOV Welcomes InovaJuntos Portugal Network

The first meeting of the InovaJuntos Portugal Network was held in Guimarães on June 2nd and 3rd.

Expert Research Intern

Rachelle Taveau

Rachelle Taveau is a Research Intern at UNU-CRIS.

News 08 Jun 2026

UNU-EGOV Hosts Study Visit on Nonviolent Communication

The visit also fostered a discussion on strengthening political literacy, critical thinking, and civic participation.

News 08 Jun 2026

UNU-EGOV Researcher receives Award at Dg.o 2026 Conference

The conference took place in the United States from 1 to 4 June. Mercy Makpor received the Best Poster Award.

News 08 Jun 2026

On-site Workshop debates Governance and Data Protection in the Context of Digital Transformation

The Workshop will take place on 17-18 June 2026 in Maputo, Mozambique.