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Blog Post 14 Aug 2025

How Does It Feel Responding to a Question: Are You a Robot?

CAPTCHA’s “Are you a robot?” prompt suggests the rise of AI-powered malicious bots and the need for advanced security to protect digital spaces.

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Danyang Zhang

Danyang Zhang is a Communication Assistant of UNU institute in Macau who supports the COMMS team. 

Article 14 Aug 2025

Hiroshima’s Lessons for Africa — Building Peace in the Era of AI

While tragedy once ushered in the United Nations, the real test now is whether human values can guide technological power.

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5th SDGs National Children's Poster Contest Exhibition

From 19 August, UNU will host an exhibition featuring SDG-themed posters designed by children.

News 14 Aug 2025

Gabriela Ramos is helping save cocoa plantations from an aggresive fungus

By using computers to model its pathogenic effector proteins and their interactions with possible blockers

News 13 Aug 2025

UNU Macau AI Conference 2025: Where Global AI Leadership Meets World-Class Venues at Galaxy International Convention Center

UNU Macau AI Conference 2025 will take place at the Galaxy International Convention Center, hosted by Galaxy Entertainment Group as the venue sponsor.

News 13 Aug 2025

UNU Rector Visits Hiroshima and Nagasaki

The visit underscored the urgency of nuclear disarmament, the need for preserving historical memory and the role of the two cities in fostering peace.

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Universities in a Changing Geopolitical Environment: Do They Exhibit Enough Moral Courage to Enjoy the Trust of the Public?

NOTICE: Due to unforeseen circumstances affecting travel of the guest speaker, this event has been cancelled.

News 13 Aug 2025

Candela Bayon is studying G-quadruplexes looking for answers to the onset of genetic diseases

Non-canonical DNA structures like these may hold the key to understanding how some types of cancer are triggered.