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
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Dr. Dele Kogbe
Dele Kogbe is a Visiting Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS
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Luca Polizzi
Luca Polizzi is currently a visiting research fellow at UNU-CRIS, working on science diplomacy with Luk Van Langenhove with a focus on EU Science Diplomacy within UNTRAD and the Re-LAB Cluster.
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Dr. Samuel d’Almeida
Samuel d’Almeida is a Visiting Research Fellow with the Nature, Climate and Health Cluster at UNU-CRIS
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Dr. Rustam Samadov
Rustam Samadov is a (virtual) Visiting Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS
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Dr. Zeineb Bouhlel
Zeineb Bouhlel is a Visiting Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS
Announcement
Next Course: “Bacterial Nucleotide Second Messengers: Molecular Mechanisms and Biotechnological Applications”, February 2026
Apply for a scholarship to participate in the course coordinated by Dr. Julieta Fernández and Dr. Federico Sisti at UNLP, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Dr. Leila Hanafi
Leila Hanafi is a visiting research fellow at UNU-CRIS, within the Migration and Social Policy Cluster and within the Nature, Climate and Health Cluster.
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Santosh Vijaykumar
Santosh Vijaykumar is a Visiting Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS
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Sajal Kabiraj
Sajal Kabiraj is a Visiting Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS
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Dr.habil. Tamara Avellán
Tamara Avellán is a Visiting Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS within the Nature, Climate and Health Cluster