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
Conversation Series
The Pact for the Future and International Peace and Security
TOKYO: On 28 January 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Tadamichi Yamamoto, Visiting Professor at Ritsumeikan University.
Media Coverage
Upcoming UNU-IAS Symposium on Landscape Conservation Highlighted in Japanese Media
Hokkoku Shimbun featured an international symposium to be held in Kanazawa, Japan in May 2025.
Media Coverage
Yomiuri Shimbun Spotlights UNU-IAS Director in Profile Feature
Prof. Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi shared insights on her academic and professional journey and the activities of UNU-IAS.
Event
SCIENCE TALK: Nutrition in Transition: Transnational Land Deals and Dietary Diversity in the Global South
Transforming Rural Areas in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Blog Post
UNU-IIGH at HSR 2024: Advancing Health Equity and Justice
UNU-IIGH made significant contributions at the Health Systems Research (HSR) Symposium in Nagasaki, Japan.
Conversation Series
Japan's Role in the Indo-Pacific — the UN, ODA, and a Free and Open Indo-Pacific
TOKYO: On 23 January 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Dr. Yuka Ando, Senior Researcher at the India-Japan Laboratory of the Keio Research Institute at SFC.
Expert
Dr. João Filipe Papel
João Filipe Papel is a JSPS Postdoctoral Research Fellow jointly affiliated with UNU-IAS and the Tokai University.
Degree Defense
PhD defence: Why Political Actors Engage Young People In Public Policy: Educational Reforms in Ireland and Flanders
PhD Defence Lotte Geunis, UNU-MERIT
Article
Digital Security and Governance in Healthcare
Summary of keynote lecture for Conference New Frontiers in Healthcare (Lisbon, 20 Nov 2024)
Media Coverage
Circular Economy Education to Tackle Plastic Pollution
Writing in Down To Earth, UNU-IAS expert Anupam Khajuria calls for embedding circular economy education in the future plastic pollution treaty.