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
Event
Science Talk: Social Network Analysis
Disinformation Networks in Public Health
Event
IPSI-10 Public Forum: Conservation in Mountain Landscapes and Sustainable Ecotourism
RIOBAMBA, ECUADOR & ONLINE: A public forum of the Tenth Global Conference of the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative.
Event
Migration Law and Policymaking (MiLAP) Follow-Up Training Programme
Follow-up training for MiLAP alumni, strengthening practical skills in migration law and policy through applied learning and peer exchange.
Media Coverage
UN News covers UNU-VIE support for women-led climate innovation
UN News spotlights how UNU-VIE’s Greenovations Africa empowers women like Maryanne Gichanga to drive climate-smart, digital agriculture.
News
Empowering Farmers, Changing Futures: How a UNU-VIE Project Helped Maryanne Gichanga Transform Agriculture in Kenya
How UNU-VIE support helped scale a climate-smart innovation, contributing to more informed decisions and greater resilience for farmers in Kenya.
News
From Kathmandu to New York: An Alumnus’ Journey to the UN
Master's Programme Alumnus Niroj Sapkota recounts his journey from Nepal to Bonn and to the halls of the UN.
Article
Five Strategic Considerations for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Land Management
Discover 5 key strategies to align renewable energy with sustainable land use.
News
Clean Energy from Bioelectrochemical Systems
The III Latin-American Week of Microbial Bioelectrochemistry gathered students from the region to explore the potential of cells (literally)
Degree Defense
Seminar
Webinar #2 | Types of Articles Journals Want and an Overview of Information Polity
The webinar focuses on article types sought by journals and editorial perspectives. The guest is Sorin Dan, Associate Editor of Information Polity.