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
News
UNU-INRA at African Climate Week and Africa Climate Summit 2025
Join INRA at ACW and ACS2 sessions in Addis Ababa-Ethiopia.
Event
Science Talk: Enhancing Climate Resilience Through Dam and Barrier Removal
Linking River Restoration to Adaptation
Seminar
UNU-IIGH Webinar | Gendered risks of privatised practices on the health workforce
Is the rise of privatised practices in health fertile ground for the amplification of existing gender inequalities in the healthcare workforce?
News
Expo 2025 Workshops Connect Youth to Global Sustainability Efforts
Sessions at the Junior SDGs Camp raised environmental awareness and empowered youth for sustainability action.
News
UNU Macau Welcomes Tshilidzi Marwala as Keynote Speaker at the UNU Macau AI Conference 2025
Meet our speakers of the UNU Macau AI Conference 2025: "AI for Humanity: Building an Equitable Digital Future."
Research Fellow
Madhubanti Anashua
Madhubanti Anashua is an Advisor for Environmental Policy and Resource Efficiency at the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and a dual-career PhD fellow at the United Nations University and Maastricht University.
News
UNU Featured in September Edition of UN Today
Marking the UNU 50th anniversary, three feature articles explore the leadership, history, role and function of UNU.
Research Fellow
Iván Velásquez
Iván Camilo Velásquez Abril is a PhD scholar at UNU-MERIT. He holds a Research Master’s in Economics from Université Catholique de Louvain and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Finance & International Trade from Universidad del Rosario in Colombia. He has over five years of experience in public policy evaluation and research, and his main research interest is the economics of education.
Media Coverage
UNU-IAS Highlighted in UN Today Cover Feature
The September issue of the UN staff magazine focuses on the 50th anniversary of UNU.
News
New Student Cohort Welcomed in 2025 Opening Ceremony
Fifteen students from twelve different countries begin their postgraduate learning journey at UNU-IAS.