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
Person
Prof. Mu Rongping
Prof. Mu Rongping is President of the Chinese Association of Sciences of Science and Science and Technology (S&T)Policy Research
UNU Council Member
Shuvai Busuman Nyoni
Ms. Shuvai Busuman Nyoni is Executive Director of the African Leadership Centre (ALC) and a gender, peace and security practitioner and researcher.
UNU Council Member
Dr. Jane Catherine Ngila
Prof. Ngila is the Executive Director of the African Foundation for Women and Youth in Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI) whose main focus is to provide mentorship to women and youth in education and STEM fields.
UNU Council Member
Prof. Francisco H.G. Ferreira
Prof. Francisco H. G. Ferreira is the Amartya Sen Professor of Inequality Studies and Director of the International Inequalities Institute at the London School of Economics (LSE).
UNU Council Member
Prof. Louise Fawcett
Prof. Louise Fawcett is Professor of International Relations and Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Oxford.
Person
Jenna Elshurafa
Ms. Jenna Elshurafa is a Youth Fellow in Diplomacy and Sustainable Development at UNU-INWEH, supporting initiatives on sustainable water management, water diplomacy, and youth engagement in the UN processes.
Expert
Dr. Mohammad Alobaidi
Dr. Mohammad Alobaidi specializes in developing scalable AI frameworks and tensor informatics for robust modeling, extreme event analytics, and decision making in natural and built infrastructure systems under uncertainty.
Announcement
Studio Bonn event “Deep Change – Cultural Foundations for a Desirable Future”
Why isn’t change happening, even when we know what’s needed? Join us to explore the cultural shifts behind real change.
Symposium
New Frontiers in Global Security: Emerging Technologies and Outer Space
On 19 May 2025, UNU will co-host a symposium exploring global security in an era of rapid technological advancements, focusing on AI and outer space.
Article
Africa’s Artificial Intelligence Future Needs Local Roots
Africa needs to build AI infrastructure locally, sustainably and strategically so African innovations can flourish.