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
Event
Striving to attain water and sanitation for all: The SDG 6 Policy Support System (SDG-PSS)
Ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
News
Piloting Apprise with the Thai Government
The project aims at improving victim-identification practices to identify potential victims among vulnerable populations.
Event
“Next-Generation Data Assemblages for Enhanced Citizen Participation in Sustainable Development” at CODATA 2019
The session considers case studies from the various domains and scenarios of data use towards sustainable development.
News
Small Data Approaches Provide Nuance and Context to Health Datasets
Digital tools have benefited insurance companies and healthcare providers, but also led to discrimination of recipients of health-care services.
News
Launch of EQUALS Research Group's Report Microsite
The microsite highlights how digital technology impacts women and girls in various contexts including jobs and wages, security and privacy.
Event
Public Forum of the 8th IPSI Global Conference and Expert Thematic Workshop for Post-2020
KUMAMOTO, JAPAN: A public forum will share experiences of IPSI members and other stakeholders.
Event
Chinese Tech’s Foray into the Emerging Asia: How to Foster Development Gains?
Dr. Yujia He will give a talk at UNU Macau on Chinese tech investment in Southeast Asia.
Blog Post
AI & Global Governance Platform: How Should UN Agencies Respond to AI and Big Data?
The three forces shaping United Nations approaches to Artificial Intelligence and big data.
News
UNU Institute in Macau Contributes to the Report of the Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery
UNU Macau's ongoing project Apprise demonstrated how digital technology can play a role in anti-slavery efforts today.
Blog Post
AI & Global Governance: When Autonomous Weapons Meet Diplomacy
New technologies could dramatically change how war is waged. We need to take AI seriously in diplomatic settings.