Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

Topics Header Photo
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

Showing 11-20 of 9205 results

Article 03 Jun 2026

When Everyone Can See Everything, Who Actually Understands Anything?

AI has dramatically expanded our ability to observe organizational behavior, yet it has not equally expanded our ability to understand it.

Degree Defense -

Public PhD Defense of Gaia Romeo, UNU-CRIS PhD Fellow

The PhD defense by Gaia Romeo takes place in Brussels on 10 June 2026.

News 03 Jun 2026

Rising Emissions, Depleting Water and Vanishing Land—UN Scientists: AI Is Threatening Natural Resources for Billions

By 2030, AI's water use will match the needs of 1.3 billion people while its power use triples that of 650 million, UN University investigation warns

Person

Training -

AI Research for Better Policy

The AI Research for Better Policy is a unique 1-week intensive training that builds on a collaboration between UNU-MACAU, UNU-MERIT and UNU-EHS.