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Announcement
Next Course: “New knowledge on Dengue and Other Arboviruses: From Molecular Biology to Public Health”, September 2024
Apply for a scholarship to participate in the course coordinated by Dr. Rosa Pando at Instituto nacional de Salud Pública (México)
Expert
Rui José
Rui José is an Adjunct Professor at the United Nations University (UNU-EGOV) since 2024.
News
Global Call to Action: Addressing Women's Health Amidst Multiple Crises
Lancet comment stresses need for gender-focused health solutions and collective action.
BIG IDEAS Series
The SDGs, Inclusion and Gender Equality in Mexico
TOKYO & ONLINE: On 30 July, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Melba Pría, Ambassador of Mexico to Japan.
News
"10 Years of EGOV: 2014-2024" Celebration Event (Video)
UNU-EGOV's anniversary celebration event video.
Series
Capacity Development News
This Series tracks recent news and developments of our Capacity Development Office.
Series
UNESCO Chair News
Read the latest news from UNU-MERIT’s UNESCO Chair on Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development for Latin America.
Series
In the Media
This blog series highlights UNU-MERIT staff, researchers and PhD fellows who have been featured in the news media.
Media Coverage
Flávia Guerra writes op-ed in El País about five transformative lessons from Latin America for urban inclusive and sustainable development
In an op-ed for El País, UNU-EHS senior expert Flávia Guerra highlights successful examples from Latin American that could guide urban transformation.
Series
PhD Profiles
This blog series tracks the progress and priorities of our part-time (dual career) and full-time PhD fellows.