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
Announcement
Next Course: “Organoid Models: Basics to Applications”, November 2024.
Apply for a scholarship to participate in the course coordinated by Drs. Romina Pagotto and Mariela Bollati at Institut Pasteur (Montevideo, URU).
News
“Governance of Data in the Public Sector” Book has been Released
A new book on data governance in the public sector emphasizes a holistic approach and Brazilian regulatory insights.
Research Fellow
Ari Perdana
Ari Perdana is a part-time Ph.D. fellow at UNU-MERIT.
Research Fellow
Espedito Nastro
Espedito Nastro is a Research, Assessment and Monitoring Officer for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), currently based in the Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean in Panama. He is specialized in food security and vulnerability assessments, targeting, and economic analysis in humanitarian and developing contexts.
Research Fellow
Márcia da Mota Darós
Márcia da Mota Darós joined the Ph.D. in Economics and Policy Studies on Technical Change at UNU-MERIT in 2001.
Research Fellow
Ilsa Meidina
lsa Meidina is a GPAC2 PhD Fellow at UNU-MERIT / Maastricht University. She is currently working as Social Protection Specialist for the World Bank where she is co-leading the World Bank's support to Indonesia's National Social Security System's design and implementation.
Research Fellow
Giovanna Mazzeo Ortolani
Giovanna Mazzeo Ortolani is a PhD fellow on the GPAC2 Dual Career Training Program at UNU-MERIT. Her research interest is focused on the intersection of social protection, labour markets, and gender. More recently she has started to unfold her interest for food security.
Research Fellow
Rodrigo Lopez Barreda
Rodrigo Lopez Barreda is a physician and who completed a training in anesthesiology, working mainly in cardiovascular anesthesia.
Research Fellow
Lars Johannes
Lars Johannes is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT since 2021.
Research Fellow
Abdelraham Hussein
Abdelrahman Nagy is the Director of Learning and Strategy at Sawiris Foundation for Social Development.