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News
UNU-EGOV at the 2nd National Accessibility Forum in Dubai
Morten Nielsen emphasized the role of Service Design in Digital Inclusion.
Conversation Series
Building Peace by Building Strong Institutions
On 27 October 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Elizabeth Spehar, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support.
Announcement
Course (and Network): “Conservation Genomics of Natural Products' Biosynthetic Genes in Latin America”, August 2026
Apply for a scholarship to explore Latin America's microbial biodiversity through genomics, collaboration, and ethical bioprospecting.
Event
Science Talk: The Wildfire Paradox
Rising Human Exposure Despite Declining Burned Area
Announcement
Dresden UN Day 2025 Countdown: Focusing on Education
This year’s United Nations Day coincides with the UN’s 80th anniversary and UNU’s 50th anniversary.
Seminar
War, Trauma, and Survival: A Child Survivor’s Journey Through Genocide and Displacement
Senija shares her journey from war and displacement to resilience, exploring trauma, identity, and the power of healing through storytelling.
Seminar
Reviving Joint Liability Contracts: Asymmetric Joint Liability Loans and Moral Hazard
MAASTRICHT & ONLINE: Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series team is pleased to announce our upcoming research seminar featuring Francesco Cecchi, Associate Professor in the Development Economics Group at Wageningen University
Seminar
Social protection responses to forced displacement: recent approaches and field practices
Over 122M people were forcibly displaced in 2024. This highlights urgent needs to link humanitarian aid with national social protection.
News
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News
UNU-EGOV at ITAIS 2025 Conference in Italy
Demetrios Sarantis presented UNU-EGOV’s research on assessment-driven urban innovation.