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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Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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Article 23 Jul 2025

Reimagining Employment in the Age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Conventional legal ideas and laws created for a world centred on humans frequently prove inadequate when applied to artificial intelligence.

News 23 Jul 2025

ProSPER.Net and RCE Members Share Perspectives on Integrating Circular Economy in Education

The role of education in circular economy was underscored at the International Conference on Waste Management and Technology.

News 23 Jul 2025

HLPF Special Event Underscores Role of Higher Education in Driving Systemic Change

The HESI 2025 Global Forum explored how higher education can foster science-driven solutions for sustainable development.

News 23 Jul 2025

Impact Case Study | Transformative Impact in Advancing Gender-Inclusive Digital Health Practices and Knowledge Exchange

UNU-IIGH's impact case study calls for strengthened data governance frameworks and gender-responsive legislation.

Media Coverage 23 Jul 2025

Dealing with Debt for a Fairer Future Across the Global South

In OPEC Fund Quarterly, Dr. Daniel Cash proposes a new model for credit rating agencies to be more fair and sustainable.

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Roundtable dialogue on Beyond SDGs

An experts dialogue to reflect on the future of global sustainable development beyond the 2030 Agenda.

News 22 Jul 2025

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United Nations University Hub Launch Ceremony at University of Pretoria

Official launch ceremony of the UNU Hub on Resilient Environment, Agriculture, Climate and Health for Africa (REACH-AFRICA)

Blog Post 22 Jul 2025

Share The Invisibility of Hidden Poverty: Reflections from a Social Protection Perspective

PhD fellow Nathalia Ramírez writes for socialprotection.org about hidden poverty and the need for more inclusive social protection systems.

Multimedia 22 Jul 2025

Voices from the Symposium: Chee Yoke Ling

Reflections from the UNU-IIGH & Third World Network Symposium on private sector influence, accountability & equity in global health governance.