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
Advisory Committee Member
Payal Arora
Payal Arora is a Professor of Inclusive AI Cultures at Utrecht University and Co-founder of FemLab. A digital anthropologist, she has two decades of experience working with low-income communities to inform inclusive designs and policies. Author of award-winning books like "The Next Billion Users," she is recognized by Forbes and has consulted for major organizations like Google, UNESCO, and Spotify.
Advisory Committee Member
Marielza Oliveira
Marielza Oliveira was the Director of UNESCO’s Division for Digital Inclusion, Policies, and Transformation, supporting member states in digital inclusion and transformation. She served in various advisory and representative roles within UNESCO and other international internet governance bodies. Previously, she also led UNESCO’s East Asia office and held various positions in UNDP and other organizations, with extensive experience in governance, data analytics, and education.
Advisory Committee Member
Maria Marques
She has been a full professor at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Coimbra since 2003 and a permanent researcher at the Center for Social Studies of that faculty since 1979. She served as the Minister of the Presidency and Administrative Modernization in the XXI Constitutional Government of Portugal.
News
Session Calls for Integrating Quality Education in Promoting Sustainable Consumption
A session of the 19th International Conference on Waste Management and Technology highlighted the crucial link between education and sustainability.
Announcement
Applications Open: Moving the Migration Policy Agenda Forward Programme
Scholarship applications are being accepted until 29 June for the 2024 MMPAF programme.
Expert
Tatiana Grandon
Tatiana Carolina Gonzalez Grandon
Announcement
Next Course: “Proteome Analysis by Mass Spectrometry”, October 2024
Apply for a scholarship to participate in the course coordinated by Dr. Rosario Durán at Institut Pasteur de Montevideo (Uruguay)
Event
2024 Higher Education Sustainability Initiative Global Forum
NEW YORK: As part of the 2024 HLPF, this special event will discuss the future of higher education for sustainable development.
Side Event
Societies in Harmony with Nature
ONLINE: This side event of the 2024 HLPF will discuss building sustainable and resilient communities through the implementation of the Satoyama Initiative and the Global Biodiversity Framework.
Event
14th African RCE Regional Meeting
ELDORET, KENYA & ONLINE: The meeting will highlight education for sustainable development initiatives in the African region.