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Yik Chan CHIN

Dr. Chin is a specialist in AI and data governance, with extensive experience in digital and AI policy, ethics, and regulation at national and international levels. She is a Research Consultant at the United Nations University Macau, and an Associate Professor at Beijing Normal University. Dr Chin serves on ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 42, CEN/CLC/JTC 21, BSI/ART/1, the UN ODET’s AI Governance for Humanity Lab’s Working Group on AI governance interoperability, etc.

Expert Visiting Research Fellow

Santiago Tangir

Santiago Tangir is a Visiting Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS.

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UNU-CRIS and the Bhutan Knowledge Exchange and Capacity-Building Programme

This programme is a strategic knowledge-exchange and capacity-building initiative between the Kingdom of Bhutan and UNU-CRIS.

Media Coverage 17 Aug 2026

NHK Features UNU-IAS Event with Sakana-kun and Dr. Yoro

The Japanese public broadcaster showcased our event on the resilient recovery of the Noto Peninsula.

Journal Article 14 Aug 2026

An Actor-Interest-Power (AIP) governance indicator framework for operationalising the Actor-Centred Power approach

This publication was released as part of the UNU Resource Nexus Focus Area Resilient Food, Forest and Ecosystems.

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Blog Post 14 Aug 2026

Can AI Generate Solutions to Life's Problems?

What do the new transparency obligations under the EU AI Act (2024/1689) address, and are they effective against AI-driven emotional manipulation?

Announcement 14 Aug 2026

A New Partnership for Science Diplomacy, Global Health and Sustainable Development

UNU Global Health and UCSI University signed a new five-year agreement to strengthen collaboration across education, research and capacity building.