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

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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Dresden International Forum 2025

From Conflicts to Cooperation: The Resource Nexus as a Pathway to Peace and Prosperity in Africa

Article 19 Feb 2025

Trump’s Effect on Critical Minerals Could Be Crucial for the Future of Green Energy

Despite Trump's policies, the US will sustain critical mineral markets, boost domestic processing, & remain part of the global clean energy transition

Article 19 Feb 2025

Bridging Science and Practice: Participants Reflect on UNU-MERIT’s EPRM Program

Two participants from UNU-MERIT’s EPRM program shared their unique journeys and insights into bridging academic research with real-world challenges.

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Women, Peace and Security: Mongolia, a Feminist-oriented Foreign Policy

TOKYO: On 3 March 2025, UNU will host a public symposium in partnership with the Embassy of Mongolia in Japan.

News 19 Feb 2025

AMA DIGIT Interoperable Europe Roadshow with UNU-EGOV

Lisbon hosted the Interoperable Europe Roadshow, bringing together key stakeholders to advance cross-border digital governance and interoperability.

News 19 Feb 2025

AMA DIGIT Interoperable Europe Roadshow with UNU-EGOV

Lisbon hosted the Interoperable Europe Roadshow, bringing together key stakeholders to advance cross-border digital governance and interoperability.

Expert Adjunct Professor, Water Quality and Plastic Pollution

Prof. Nathalie Tufenkji

Professor Nathalie Tufenkji's research delves into particle-surface interactions, with a focus on safeguarding water resources, combating plastic pollution, and discovering natural antimicrobials. 

Article 18 Feb 2025

Balancing Job Security and Collective Rights in an Increasingly Automated World

While automation presents opportunities, it also introduces uncertainties that demand forward-thinking governance and ethical AI development.

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ICEGOV 2025 – 18th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance

ICEGOV 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria, gathers global experts to shape digital governance through cooperation, innovation, and inclusion (4-7 Nov 2025).

News 17 Feb 2025

UNU-EGOV Hosts Vitrus Talks on the Impact of AI in Environmental Action

The Operating Unit hosted Vitrus Talks on AI’s impact on environmental action, exploring sustainability, data challenges, and policy implications.