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Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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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.
Charter of the United Nations University

People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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News 06 Apr 2026

Bugging the Pathogen's Communications Against Them

Intensive training on bacterial second messengers, linking molecular signaling to biofilms, virulence, and innovative biotech applications.

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Responsible AI in a Global Context: Building Skills to Navigate the AI Era 

On 17 April 2026, UNU, Microsoft and LinkedIn will co-host an event to launch a new professional certificate focused on building skills and capacity to responsibly assess, adopt and apply AI.

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Science Talk: Toward Scalable and Reliable Flood Mapping

Transforming Flood Prediction with Physics-Guided AI