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
Seminar
Digital Public Infrastructure: Establishing Trusted Government Platforms
The webinar explores how governments build trusted digital public infrastructure through governance, interoperability and service design.
Seminar
Brazilian Public Digital Transformation from a Federative Lens
The session will explore how the digital transformation of public administration is usually examined from a national perspective.
Expert
Gábor Soós
Gábor Soós is a Visiting Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS.
Event
Policy Research translated to Action: Migration and Climate Change
The session brings together experts from the UNU to examine the growing connections between climate change, migration and digital infrastructures.
Person
Seminar
Lessons from the Public Sector Artificial Intelligence Adoption in Developing Countries: An AI Life Cycle Perspective
This session explores how public-sector organisations in developing countries are adopting AI and navigating challenges across the AI life cycle.
Policy Brief
The Digital Gender Gap in HealthCare: Progress, Challenges, and Policy Implications
Closing the digital gender gap requires a multifaceted approach to address all the intersectional inequalities faced by women and girls
News
Broken Water Systems and Collapsing Health Services in War Zones Help Drug-Resistant Superbugs Thrive, New Publication from UN University and Geneva Water Hub Warns
From Gaza to other conflict-affected regions, damaged water systems and collapsing health services create conditions for bacteria to spread.