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
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Thomas Tieku
Thomas Kwasi Tieku is an Associate Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS within the Re-LAB Cluster
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Dr. Pasha Hsieh
Pasha L. Hsieh is an Associate Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS
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Dr. Babátúndé Fágbàyíbọ́
Babátúndé Fágbàyíbọ́ is an Associate Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS since July 2025
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Dr. Florabel Remón
Florabel Quispe Remón is a (virtual) Associate Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS within the Re-Lab Cluster
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Dr. Antoni Estevadeordal
Antoni Estevadeordal is an Associate Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS
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Dr. David Devlaeminck
David J Devlaeminck is an Associate Fellow at UNU-CRIS
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Dr. Germán Prieto
Germán C. Prieto is an Associate Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS
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Keita Azuma
Keita Azuma has been an Associate Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS since July 2025
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Dr. Alexis Berg-Rodríguez
Alexis Berg-Rodríguez is an Associate Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS within the Regions and Cities Governance Lab (Re-LAB) Cluster
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Dr. Vijay Chattu
Vijay Kumar Chattu is an Associate Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS, after having been a Visiting Research Fellow in 2023-2024