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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Capacity Development Office - Online course

Introduction to Social Protection for the Poor

This course provides an introduction to non-contributory social protection and its relevance for fighting poverty and vulnerability

Capacity Development Office - Online course

Introduction to Migration Studies

Over eight the course will cover important terms, concepts, definitions, data and flows related to migration studies.

Capacity Development Office - Online course

Introduction to Impact Evaluation of Policies and Programmes

A course instructing the methodologies required to conduct a rigorous impact evaluation of a development policy, programme, or intervention.

Capacity Development Office - Online course

Impact Evaluation of Policies and Programmes: Estimation and Analysis of Causal Impacts

This course builds upon the impact evaluation course and provides a hands-on approach to estimating and analysing causal impacts

Capacity Development Office - Online course

Governance in Theory and Practice

This course introduces the wider multidisciplinary study of governance and offers diverse literature and methodological approaches.

Capacity Development Office - Online course

Economics of Innovation

The course aims at providing an introduction to the main theoretical and empirical issues surrounding the economic analysis of innovation

ITU Academy Training Centre

Causes and consequences of the digital divide

Challenges of digital inclusion, consequences of digital divides, and opportunities towards inclusive and equitable digital transformation

ITU Academy Training Centre

Economics of Innovation applied to the digital sector

The course aims at providing an introduction to the main theoretical and empirical issues surrounding the economic analysis of innovation.

News 30 Jan 2025

UNU Hosts Students from China for Workshop Exploring the Role of the UN

The workshop, held at UNU Centre in Tokyo, provided students with a unique opportunity to learn about the United Nations and the work of UNU.

News 30 Jan 2025

Kazakhstan Delegation Visits UNU-INWEH

Exploring Opportunities for Collaboration and Capacity Development on Water Security and Management