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
Media Coverage
The Politics of Action for Peacekeeping
Analyzing the Action for Peacekeeping initiative - prioritizing urgent challenges facing UN peacekeeping.
Project
UN Sanctions and Mediation: Establishing Evidence To Inform Practice
Twenty policy recommendations to enhance complementarity, following discussions in New York and Geneva.
Expert
Michael Danquah
Michael Danquah is a Research Fellow at UNU-WIDER.
Project
Yesser Research Project: Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
Enhance Saudi government entities' online presence and service usability through updated Yesser assessment criteria, thorough reviews, strategic roadmaps, and targeted workshops.
News
UNU Institute in Macau Joins the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data
The Institute joins the Citizen-Generated Data Task Team to produce recommendations on the types of initiatives best suited for monitoring the SDGs.
News
Rector of University of Macau Joins UNU Institute in Macau Advisory Board
Professor Yonghua Song has rich experience in higher education management at a senior level and in research work.
Blog Post
Screening Migrant Workers in Thailand with New Technology
UNU Macau embarked on a research project with the Mekong Club to help to identify potential victims of forced labour and human trafficking.
Blog Post
AI & Global Governance: AI in Africa is a Double-Edged Sword
Can Artificial Intelligence be a useful tool for augmenting state capacity in weak and fragile contexts?
Project
Women's work - routes to economic and social empowerment
This project aims to shed light on how and why women’s work differs from men’s work in specific contexts, in order to help narrow the gender gap.
Report
Conflict Prevention in the Sahel: Emerging Practice Across the UN
Supporting the UN’s understanding of the situation in the Sahel - and how it can better respond to current and emerging risks.