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.
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

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Announcement 17 Jan 2023

Applications Open for 2023 UNU-IAS Master’s and Doctoral Programmes

Apply by 17 February 2023 for UNU-IAS postgraduate degree programmes in Sustainability (MSc) and Sustainability Science (PhD).

Series 16 Jan 2023

5 Facts on How We Can Learn to Plan for Heatwaves, after the British Columbia Heatwave

In summer 2021, a heatwave struck British Columbia. A heatwave is a silent killer, and this is how we can reduce disaster risk.

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COP27 Reporting Session and Information Session for Prospective Students

UNU-IAS will host a reporting session on COP27 concurrently with an information session for prospective students.

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Information Session for Prospective Students

UNU-IAS will hold an online information session for prospective students on the learning experiences, ongoing research, & other unique opportunities.

Staff Council and Administrative Officer

Michieru Sakai

Michieru Sakai is Council and Administrative Officer in the Office of the Rector.

Staff Assistant to the Senior Vice-Rector

Namiko Matsuo

Namiko Matsuo is the UNU Assistant to the Senior Vice-Rector.

Person Administrative Officer

Kaori Masuda

Kaori Masuda is Administrative Officer in the Office of the Rector.

Staff Senior Programme Manager

Alexandra Ivanovic

Alexandra Ivanovic is the Senior Programme Manager in the Office of the Rector.

Staff Chief of Staff

Michael Baldock

As Chief of Staff, Michael Baldock supports the Rector and the Executive Officer in the strategic management and governance of the University network.  

Announcement 12 Jan 2023

Applications Open for the 2023 UNU-IAS Master’s and Doctoral Programmes

The deadline for applications is 17 February 2023.