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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.
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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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Journal Article 19 May 2026

With Great Power Comes Great Dispersion. How Policy-Cycle Competences Drive Power Dispersion in Regional Organizations

This is an open-access article. Do member states concentrate or disperse competences when delegating authority to regional organisations (ROs)?

Announcement 21 May 2026

Global Consultations to Shape the Future Education Agenda

Young people are encouraged to share their views through a global survey.

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Political Determinants of the News Market: Novel Data and Quasi-Experimental Evidence from India

Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series is pleased to promote an upcoming research seminar featuring Guilhem Cassan, Associate Professor at the University of Namur, organized by our partner MILE-SBE Seminar Series.