Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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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.
Charter of the United Nations University

People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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Announcement 02 Feb 2026

UNU-FLORES Congratulates Prof. Babel and AIT on the ScholarGPS Recognition

ScholarGPS conducts global academic and institutional rankings

News 02 Feb 2026

11th Japan Youth Environmental Activity Contest Names Winner

Students from Toyo University Ushiku Senior High School receive Director's Award for a project on upcycling wine pomace to produce soybean products.

Article 02 Feb 2026

From Bologna To Africa, What Ant Colonies Can Teach Us About Building Inclusive AI

Ant Colony Optimization teaches us that resilient AI systems need to be decentralized, adaptive and inclusive.

Blog Post 02 Feb 2026

What We Had Missed about Work During COVID-19 in Nigeria

COVID-19 deepened gender inequality in Nigeria’s labour market, with women facing sharper job losses and slower recovery than men.

Media Coverage 01 Feb 2026

Humanizing AI Literacy

An op-ed in UN Today calls for reimagining AI literacy by incorporating context, community, stewardship and sustainability.

Blog Post 01 Feb 2026

UN Cinema screening of The Last Ones of Auschwitz held in Maastricht for Holocaust Remembrance Day

UNU-MERIT hosted a screening of The Last Ones of Auschwitz with a panel discussion for Holocaust Remembrance Day in Maastricht.