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
Conversation Series
Stewards of Tomorrow: Rethinking Higher Education for a Planetary Future
On 12 August 2025, UNU will host a conversation with François Taddei, co-founder and president of the Learning Planet Institute.
Feature
Building capacities for drug discovery in Latin America and the Caribbean
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for reducing regional dependency on external therapeutic drug supplies.
News
Elizabeth Monroy is studying frogs to find ways to decrease application of post-harvest fungicides in citrus crops
The frog's skin microbiome holds the keys to controlling at least some of the most feared harvest-attacking fungi
Article
Background Papers for the Global Health Symposium
Background readings provided to inform Global Health Symposium discussions on governance, accountability, and power in global health.
News
UNU-EGOV Co-Organized a Workshop on Inclusive and Responsible AI in Cities at WSIS+20 Forum
The session was building on the recent Global Assessment of Responsible Cities conducted in collaboration with UN-HABITAT
News
Training Workshop for Young Women in Clean Agritech Solutions
“Renewable Energy Integration into Agritech Design for Climate-Smart Solutions"
Event
SCIENCE TALK: Towards Fair and Effective Adaptation
Developing Inclusive Climate Indicators for the Global Goal for Adaptation
Feature
Ines Sananez learnt to apply deep genomic analysis to conservation biology
Next Generation Sequencing is here, and Inés Sananez trains to better study parasites and their interactions with endangered species
Event
A Discussion on Art for Environmental Justice at Mbare Art Space in Harare
Unlocking the power of art to fight consumerism, inequity and pollution.
Announcement
Full Paper Submission Deadline Extension & Poster Proposal Update
Full Paper Submission Deadline Extended to August 18