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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Capacity Development Office

Digital Public Goods (DPG) Track – Curriculum Development

The programme introduced a structured curriculum focused on open-source technologies, ethical digital design, and sustainable digital solutions.

Capacity Development Office

TRANSFORM Arab States: Shock Responsiveness and Social Protection Training Module

Building on the TRANSFORM Programme training approach the activity focused on revising and contextualizing key learning materials to better reflect...

Capacity Development Office

Advocacy and Communication for Social Protection

This module focuses on strengthening participants’ ability to use data, and policy analysis to influence social protection policies and reforms

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Fostering innovation through academia-public authorities’ collaboration: How can universities and public authorities work together more effectively to create value for society?

Online validation workshop of the study Fostering Academia–Public Authorities Cooperation for Value Creation, commissioned by the European Commission.

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3rd International Conference: Geospatial Science & Technology for Earth Observation (GSTEO 2026)

Nidhi Nagabhatla, UNU-CRIS Senior Research Fellow, will present at the Geospatial Science and Technology for Earth Observation (GSTEO 2026).

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Filippo Marinoni

Filippo Marinoni is a Visiting Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS.

News 18 May 2026

Contribution of UNU-CRIS in the ISAS Workshop

This is an online workshop titled ‘Water Disputes, Security and Cooperation in South Asia’, on 20 and 21 May 2026.