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.
Charter of the United Nations University

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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ITU Academy Training Centre

Summer school on digital and green transitions

This summer school is designed to introduce participants to the concept of sustainable digital transformation through various subtopics

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Climate Change and Water Security: A Global, Regional and Local Approach to Resilience

ONLINE: Commemorating World Water Day 2025, this event will discuss the challenges and solutions related to water security in the context of climate change adaptation.

News 25 Feb 2025

UNU Commemorates 25th Anniversary of International Mother Language Day

The event celebrated linguistic diversity with speeches and performances from Bangladesh, Japan, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

Staff Director

Revati Phalkey

Dr. Revati Phalkey is the newly appointed Director of the United Nations University Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH).

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SCIENCE TALK: Trends, Patterns, and Social Vulnerability Landscape of Exposure to Wildfires in the U.S.

Assessing Human Exposure, Infrastructure Risks, and Social Vulnerability in Wildfire-prone Regions

In-person workshops, HPSR, Evidence generation, Policy translation

In-Person Workshops and Training Programme

Provide practical skills and knowledge in health policy and systems research (HPSR), including evidence generation, uptake & translation into policy.

Gender Integration, Health Programs, Lessons

Enhancing Gender Integration in Scaled and Sustained Government Health Programs: Lessons from Nepal, the Philippines, and India 

Explores gender integration in health programs through case studies from Nepal, the Philippines, and India, highlighting scalable strategies.

Implementation Research, Health Programme

Implementation Research Short-Course for Health Programme Implementers

The course equips health program implementers with practical skills in IR, focusing on intervention delivery, scale-up, and outcomes.

Gender, Vaccinations, Immunization

Addressing Gender Gaps in Vaccinations and Immunization: A Life-Course Approach 

The course examines gender inequalities in vaccination and immunization, highlighting barriers, opportunities, and strategies for equitable access

Public Health and Policy, Conflicts of Interest

Commercial Interests, Public Health and Policy: Short Course on Conflicts of Interest for Health Professionals and Implementing Partners (Coming Soon) 

The course explores conflicts of interest in public health and policy, highlighting their impact, identification, and management through case studies.