Research Topics

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.
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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

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

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Launch of Global Water Bankruptcy Report at the Press Briefing of the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General in New York

The report declares the dawn of an era of global water bankruptcy, inviting world leaders to facilitate “honest, science-based adaptation to a new reality.”

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Global Water Bankruptcy in Focus: High-Level Report Launch and Policy Roundtable at UN HQ

This roundtable co-hosted by UNU-INWEH and the Permanent Missions of Canada to the UN will discuss emerging opportunities in global water policy

Person Director of UNU-MERIT

Prof. Dr. Fiona Tregenna

Professor Fiona Tregenna is Director (D1) of The United Nations University – Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT)

Expert Associate Expert

Dr. Yulia Kuznetsova

Dr. Yulia Kuznetsova is an Associate Expert at UNU-FLORES.

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ONLINE: Insights from UNU Junior Fellows — Pathways to International Careers

A panel discussion featuring Junior Fellows from the UNU Paris Office and the Office of the Rector at UNU Headquarters.

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Unlocking AI’s Potential to Serve Humanity

A high-level fireside chat at Davos to launch the AI for Good flagship report, exploring how artificial intelligence can advance human and planetary well-being.

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Webinar #1 | Strategies to Avoid Desk Rejections: Key Insights and Best Practices

This webinar series will support researchers with practical insights into academic publishing and peer review. The first guest is Dr Yogesh K. Dwivedi

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PhD Event: March Research Days

In Person: Join our annual event as PhD fellows present their research.

ITU Academy Training Centre

Summer school on evidence-based digital policies to achieve universal and meaningful connectivity

This summer school focuses on enhancing skills for creating evidence-based digital policies to achieve Universal and Meaningful Connectivity.

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Holocaust Remembrance Day – UN Cinema Screening: The Last Ones of Auschwitz

UN Cinema screening of The Last One of Auschwitz, organised with UNRIC and UNSA to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day.