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
News
AI4PA and UNU-EGOV Launch a Public Perception Assessment on Artificial Intelligence
The service is being provided to two Portuguese northern municipalities: Matosinhos and Maia.
News
UNU Macau Digital Technology and Sustainable Development Talent Program Winter Camp Concluded Successfully
The Winter Camp came to a successful close on February 27, 2026, at the United Nations University Institute in Macau.
Event
Global Policy & Sustainability Roundtable
Hosted by the Law and Business Student Association (LBSA), Toronto Metropolitan University In partnership with the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH)
Media Coverage
Media Features UNU-IAS Expert Presentation on AI in Higher Education
Media outlets in the Republic of Korea featured UNU-IAS expert Jonghwi Park at the AI and Future Education Global Forum.
Event
"Unstereotype": A Special Exhibition for International Women's Day
"Unstereotype" invites visitors to critically examine stereotypes embedded in advertising, the media and everyday life.
News
Predicting Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery: A Human‑Centered, Data‑Informed Approach
Shaping the future of obesity care through genetics, epigenetics, lifestyle insights, and the full inclusion of women in research.
Event
Science Talk: Deltacentrism: Reimagining the Bengal Delta through Four Centuries of Human Intervention
Evidence from time series satellite observation, climate data analysis and human perspective
News
In Conversation with Dr. Ambe Emmanuel Cheo about Building Community-Led Agri-Energy Solutions in The Gambia
Dr. Cheo on agrivoltaics in The Gambia: solar-powered farming that strengthens climate resilience, water security and local livelihoods.
Announcement
Next Course: “Workshop on Bioprocess with Recombinant Microorganisms: Fermentation, Recovery and Purification of a Recombinant Enzyme at Pilot Scale”, May – June 2026
Apply for a scholarship to participate in the international workshop coordinated by Dr. Leobardo Serrano at IBT, UNAM, in Cuernavaca, Mexico.
Blog Post
Poverty in the age of extreme inequality: increasingly hidden, persistently unjust
On World Day of Social Justice María Nathalia Ramírez Chaparro and Zina Nimeh ask whether poverty can be addressed without confronting inequality.