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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Yamikani Makwinja
Yamikani Makwinja is a Doctoral Researcher in the Joint Ph.D. Programme in Integrated Management of Water, Soil, and Waste between Technische Universität Dresden and UNU-FLORES.
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Asha Verma
Asha Verma is working at UNU-FLORES as Research Associate (KlimaKonform).
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Qi Wu
Qi Wu is an Adjunct Professor at UNU-FLORES and an Associate Professor at the Kyoto University of Advanced Science and Research Institute for Economics and Business Administration of Kobe University in Japan.
Media Coverage
South Korea Wants the World to Wake Up to the Serious Threats of Cybersecurity
In a new PassBlue UNSCripted Podcast episode, Eduardo Albrecht contextualizes South Korea's increasing focus on cybersecurity.
Series
In the Field
A conversation with our experts about their missions in the field
News
In the Field with Andrea Ramirez: Sharing Knowledge and Capacities
Dr. Ramirez shares insights on how enhancing local capacity helps visualize urban contrasts and supports storytelling.
Blog Post
Missing in action: A scoping review of gender as the overlooked component in decolonial discourses
The colonial project was undeniably racialised and gendered — so where is gender amidst all the discourse on decolonising global health?
News
UNU-IAS and AEON Environmental Foundation Announce Expanded Collaboration
Expansion includes the launch of a capacity development programme for youth.
Expert
Marco Catussi
Marco is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at UNU-EGOV and Assistant Professor at the University of Minho. He has led significant projects for DRCLAS, PHSSR, and the Ministry of Health in Brazil and has collaborated with IDB, PAHO, and the World Bank.
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João Silva
João Marco Silva is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the United Nations University (UNU-EGOV) and an Assistant Professor at the University of Minho's Department of Informatics. He is also a Senior Researcher at INESC TEC’s High Assurance Software Laboratory (HASLab), specializing in information security, network security, and energy-aware networking.