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
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Eleonore Fournier-Tombs
Eleonore Fournier-Tombs is a senior researcher at UNU-CPR and Research Lead for the UN's High-Level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence.
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Elke Verhaeghe
Elke Verhaeghe is a PhD Fellow at UNU-CRIS.
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Erica Gaston
Dr Erica Gaston is the Senior Policy Advisor and Head of the Conflict Prevention and Sustaining Peace Programme at United Nations University Centre for Policy Research.
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Fabienne Bossuyt
Fabienne Bossuyt is Assistant Professor at the Centre for EU Studies at the Department of Political Science at Ghent University.
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Dr Fatima Denton
Dr Fatima Denton is the Director of the United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa (UNU-INRA).
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Alberto Sanchez Santillano
Federico “Alberto” obtained his Master’s degree in Resources management from the University of Applied Sciences in Cologne, Germany and his Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences from the Autonomous University of San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
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Dr. Flávia Guerra
Flávia Guerra is an Associate Academic Officer on the Transformative Urban Coalitions (TUC) project which is aimed at fostering systemic sustainability transformations in Latin American cities. She holds a PhD in Energy Law and Policy.
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Floor Brouwer
Floor Brouwer is an Adjunct Professor at UNU-FLORES, working primarily on the conceptual advancement of the Resource Nexus.
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Florian Trauner
Florian Trauner is a Professorial Fellow at UNU-CRIS.
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Frank Mattheis
Frank Mattheis is a Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS since August 2021.