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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Simon Zaugg
Simon Zaugg is Anti-Money Laundering Specialist with the Finance Against Slavery and Trafficking (FAST) initiative, a project based at United Nations University Centre for Policy Research.
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Samuel Mafwila
Dr Mafwila is the Coordinator of the UNU-INRA Operating Unit in Nambia.
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Sarah Hawkes
Sarah Hawkes is a medical doctor with a degree in sociology and a PhD in epidemiology and public health.
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Siobhan O’Neil
Dr Siobhan O’Neil is Senior Fellow (Non-Resident) and acts as Project Director of the Managing Exits from Armed Conflict project at the Centre for Policy Research.
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Heaven Crawley
Professor Heaven Crawley FAcSS is a Senior Fellow (non-resident) at the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research and Director of the Migration for Development and Equality (MIDEQ) Hub.
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Trisha Meyer
Trisha Meyer is a Professorial Fellow at UNU-CRIS since January 2019, where she is involved in the GREMLIN project on Global and Regional Multistakeholder Institutions.
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Samuel Standaert
Samuel Standaert is an assistant Professor at Ghent University and UNU-CRIS.
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Sagri Singh
Dr Sagri Singh is the Chief of Gender and Health at the United Nations University International Institute for Global Health.
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Vidisha Mishra
Vidisha Mishra is an Indian social scientist with over 6 years of experience working at the intersection of policy advice and academic research in gender, digitization, and South-South cooperation for the SDGs.
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Rajat Khosla
Mr Rajat Khosla is the Director of the United Nations University International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH).