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News 07 Apr 2026

United Nations University and Tsinghua University Launch the UNU Hub on Ethical and Responsible AI Development in Beijing

Among the first UNU Hubs in Mainland China, this new UNU Hub will shape global frameworks for responsible and inclusive AI development.

News 07 Apr 2026

United Nations University and East China Normal University Launch the UNU Hub on AI-Finance in Shanghai

Among the first UNU Hubs in Mainland China, this new UNU Hub will create a global platform for inclusive AI-powered financial innovation.

Advisory Board Member UNU-IAS Board Member; Professor and Director General at the Ecological Monitoring Centre (CSE)

Prof. Cheikh Mbow

Cheikh Mbow is a Professor and Director General at the Ecological Monitoring Centre (Centre de Suivi Ecologique (CSE)) in Senegal, and Adjunct Professor at Michigan State University (MSU). 

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News 06 Apr 2026

Bugging the Pathogen's Communications Against Them

Intensive training on bacterial second messengers, linking molecular signaling to biofilms, virulence, and innovative biotech applications.