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
Capacity Development Office
Social statistics by gender with cognitive interviewing
This training course builds practical capacity in using cognitive interviewing to improve the measurement of gender‑related social statistics.
Capacity Development Office
Training in Governance and Management of Social Protection in the Arab speaking region
The training addresses key governance and management challenges, including expanding coverage, improving sustainability, and enhancing system...
Capacity Development Office
Digital Public Goods (DPG) Track – Curriculum Development
The programme introduced a structured curriculum focused on open-source technologies, ethical digital design, and sustainable digital solutions.
Capacity Development Office
TRANSFORM Arab States: Shock Responsiveness and Social Protection Training Module
Building on the TRANSFORM Programme training approach the activity focused on revising and contextualizing key learning materials to better reflect...
Capacity Development Office
Advocacy and Communication for Social Protection
This module focuses on strengthening participants’ ability to use data, and policy analysis to influence social protection policies and reforms
Workshop
Fostering innovation through academia-public authorities’ collaboration: How can universities and public authorities work together more effectively to create value for society?
Online validation workshop of the study Fostering Academia–Public Authorities Cooperation for Value Creation, commissioned by the European Commission.
Person
Conference
3rd International Conference: Geospatial Science & Technology for Earth Observation (GSTEO 2026)
Nidhi Nagabhatla, UNU-CRIS Senior Research Fellow, will present at the Geospatial Science and Technology for Earth Observation (GSTEO 2026).
Expert
Filippo Marinoni
Filippo Marinoni is a Visiting Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS.