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
UNU Council Member
Prof. Brenda Yeoh
Professor Brenda S.A. Yeoh is a Singaporean scholar and expert in the fields of migration, social geography, and the politics of space in colonial and post-colonial cities.
Expert
Bavo Stevens
Bavo Stevens was a Junior Research Fellow at the UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM).
Project
Flexible Office: Concept for Resource Optimisation (FLORES)
This project at UNU FLORES seeks to make a significant shift from fixed desks assigned to each employee to spaces designed according to functions and needs
Project
Improving China’s institutional capacity towards universal social protection
The project will support and enhance the capacity for the digital transformation of China's social insurance administration
Project
‘CRoss-sEcToral planning decisIoN-maKing platform to foster climate Action’ — ‘RethinkAction’
This project will build a cross-sectoral platform to deliver clear and valuable information on climate change that supports decision making.
Event
2023 Spring School on Economic Fitness and Complexity: Online Public Sessions
ONLINE: June 9th, UNU-MERIT will co-organize two online sessions, open to the public, during the 2023 Economic Fitness and Complexity spring school.
Seminar
The Direction of Innovation: Insights from the World Intellectual Property Report 2022
HYBRID: On 21 June, UNU-MERIT will host a research seminar with Dr. Intan Hamdan-Livramento of the World Intellectual Property Organization.
Seminar
Second Q&A webinar on UNU-MERIT's Evidence-Based Policy Research Methods (EPRM) certificate programme
ONLINE: On 13 July 2023, UNU-MERIT will host a webinar to answer burning questions on their Evidence-Based Policy Research Methods (EPRM) programme!
Event
Sextortion & Basic Public Services: Preventing Corruption & Ensuring Equitable Access to Water, Sanitation, Health & Education
ONLINE: This event will discuss how sextortion impacts the delivery of water, sanitation, health, and education for women and marginalised groups.
Seminar
Migration Seminar: Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in the Global Compact for Migration
ONLINE: UNU-MERIT will host a seminar with Dr Raphaela Schweiger on her new book on the role of non-state actors and cities in global migration.