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.
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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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News 21 Oct 2025

UNU-EGOV at ITAIS 2025 Conference in Italy

Demetrios Sarantis presented UNU-EGOV’s research on assessment-driven urban innovation.

Announcement 21 Oct 2025

Next Course: “Micro4Agro, Methods in Soil Microbial Biotechnology for Advancing Sustainable Agriculture”, March 2026

Apply for a scholarship to participate in the course coordinated by Drs. Agaras, Lagares and Sobrero at the U.N. de Quilmes, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Diálogos sobre Governação Digital | Webinar #1: Lançamento Oficial e Estratégias e Políticas de Governação Digital

Este webinar marca o lançamento oficial da iniciativa e reúne representantes dos PALOP numa partilha de estratégias nacionais de governação digital.

Blog Post 20 Oct 2025

A reflection on the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics- Giants and the shoulders they stand on

Academics reflect on the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics and its focus on innovation and technological change driving economic growth.

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People

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Exhibition: “Reverting” by Artist Francisco Gonzalez Camacho

UNU will host the artwork of Francisco Gonzalez Camacho as part of SEEEU 2025 — Europe Photo Month Tokyo.

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Digital Governance Dialogues | Webinar #1: Official Launch & Digital Governance Strategies and Policies

This first webinar will mark the official launch of the initiative and bring together representatives from PALOP countries.

News 18 Oct 2025

Farm to Fork: Learning to Read Food's Metabolic Logs

Technology is making it easy to see the whole picture of what we eat

Media Coverage 18 Oct 2025

UNU-EHS Climate Finance Expert, Soenke Kreft, Featured in News Article on Pre-COP Meeting

A pre-COP meeting took place from 13-14 October, in Brasília, Brazil. Among the key agenda items was the “Baku to Belém Roadmap to 1.3T.”

Media Coverage 17 Oct 2025

Role of higher education institutions in advancing UN goals highlighted

At the University Dialogue on Pact for Future Implementation, Adam Day considers how universities can support the UN’s global agenda.