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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Article 13 Jan 2025

AI could usher in a golden age of research – but only if these cutting-edge tools aren’t restricted to a few major private companies

AI reshapes science: Driving Nobel-winning breakthroughs, it sparks innovation while raising concerns over equity in access and trust in research.

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The Pact for the Future and International Peace and Security

TOKYO: On 28 January 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Tadamichi Yamamoto, Visiting Professor at Ritsumeikan University.

Media Coverage 13 Jan 2025

Upcoming UNU-IAS Symposium on Landscape Conservation Highlighted in Japanese Media

Hokkoku Shimbun featured an international symposium to be held in Kanazawa, Japan in May 2025.

Media Coverage 13 Jan 2025

Yomiuri Shimbun Spotlights UNU-IAS Director in Profile Feature

Prof. Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi shared insights on her academic and professional journey and the activities of UNU-IAS.

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Blog Post 10 Jan 2025

UNU-IIGH at HSR 2024: Advancing Health Equity and Justice

UNU-IIGH made significant contributions at the Health Systems Research (HSR) Symposium in Nagasaki, Japan.

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Japan's Role in the Indo-Pacific — the UN, ODA, and a Free and Open Indo-Pacific

TOKYO: On 23 January 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Dr. Yuka Ando, Senior Researcher at the India-Japan Laboratory of the Keio Research Institute at SFC.

Expert JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellow

Dr. João Filipe Papel

João Filipe Papel is a JSPS Postdoctoral Research Fellow jointly affiliated with UNU-IAS and the Tokai University.

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Article 08 Jan 2025

Digital Security and Governance in Healthcare

Summary of keynote lecture for Conference New Frontiers in Healthcare (Lisbon, 20 Nov 2024)