Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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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.
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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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News 04 Jul 2023

Empowering Design Science Research: Workshop at UNU-EGOV

UNU-EGOV hosted a workshop centered on Design Science Research (DSR).

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2023 Higher Education Sustainability Initiative Global Forum

The 2023 HESI Global Forum will highlight the critical role of higher education in achieving sustainable development.

Article 04 Jul 2023

Worried About AI? You Might Have AI-nxiety — Here’s How to Cope

As concerns grow about the recent, rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, here are tips to tame AI anxiety.

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Nexus Seminar Series N.69 – Why African Entrepreneurs are Global Leaders of Innovation for Sustainable Development, and what we can learn from them?

This talk discusses of African entrepreneurs in the off-grid energy sector and the types of complex business model innovations they have produced.

Staff Operations Manager

Huantian Lyu

Huantian Lyu is the Operations Manager of UNU Institute in Macau.

Staff Finance Assistant

Michelle Ho

Michelle HO Sut Meng has over 20 years of experience within the United Nations University system and is currently the Finance Assistant of UNU Institute in Macau.

Staff Programme and Administrative Services Officer

Louisa Lei

Louisa is the Programme and Administrative Services Officer, overseeing all administrative functions of the Institute and ensuring the daily operations run smoothly.

BIG IDEAS Series -

Reclaiming the 21st Century: The Case for Structural Economic Transformation in Africa

TOKYO & ONLINE: On 19 July 2023, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Raymond Gilpin, Chief Economist at the UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa.

News 30 Jun 2023

Samos Summit on ICT-enabled Governance 2023

UNU-EGOV’s researchers contributed to the Samos Summit on ICT-enabled Governance 2023.

Announcement 29 Jun 2023

Applications Open: RCE Awards 2023

The deadline for submissions is 31 August 2023.