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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Announcement 14 Mar 2025

UNU Global AI Network Board Members

List of the UNU Global AI Network Board Members

Article 14 Mar 2025

Artificial Intelligence, the Informal Economy and the Future of Social Security

Pairing AI-driven solutions with inclusive social security policies could help the informal sector transform the global economy.

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Ph.D Summer School on the Economics of the Green and Digital Transitions: Innovation Strategies Policies for a Global Europe

Learn about the EU’s approach to international cooperation, competition, and leadership in the green and digital transitions.

Article 13 Mar 2025

Thesis Camp in Budapest: an experience of learning and growth

Exchanging ideas and learning from each other in a special working environment

Expert Associate Research Professor, Water Economics and Policy

Taher Kahil

Dr. Taher Kahil conducts integrated hydrological-economic assessments to guide the selection and design of water management policies that ensure water security for all in the face of future climate and socio-economic changes. 

News 12 Mar 2025

Next Course: “Tools for the preclinical study of new bioactive molecules from a One Health perspective”, July 2025

Apply for a scholarship to this course coordinated by Drs. Gloria López, Andrea Medeiros, and Beatriz Munguía at Institut Pasteur, Montevideo, Uruguay

Capacity Development Office - Open Access Course

Improving Team Work through Intercultural Communication

Participants will be provided with knowledge about theories of intercultural competence and the skills to work successfully in intercultural teams.

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Webinar: Launch of the Handbook on Sex, Gender, and Health: Perspectives from South Asia

In this webinar, we aim to explore the intersections of sex, gender, and health within South Asia's diverse social, economic, and cultural contexts.

Media Coverage 05 Mar 2025

Jaipur Declaration Promotes Circular Economy in Asia and the Pacific

The Indian Express featured an article by a UNU-IAS expert on the adoption of the Jaipur Declaration.