UNU runs many events across its global network of institutes, some of which are focused on learning, which are listed here. For more specific capacity building and elearning opportunites offered by UNU institutes please visit our 'Non degree courses and Training' page. For a description of and links to our credited course opportunities, please visit our learning overview page.
Training
AI Research for Better Policy
This unique 1-week training, designed for PhD students, early-career researchers and working professionals, introduces the use of AI for research
Training
IATT STI Forum Side Event: Scaling Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Capacity Building: Lessons Learnt, Gaps and the Way Forward
UN side event on strengthening science and innovation policy capacity for the SDGs, sharing practical lessons, gaps, and next steps.
Training
How Science, Technology, and Industrial Policy Will Shape Europe’s Future
UNU MERIT co-organises PhD Summer School 2026 in Strasbourg on Europe’s innovation, science and industrial policy.
Training
Communicating Science-Based Public Policies: Challenges in the Digital Age
This training seeks to outline a diagnosis of the challenges institutions face when communicating public policies grounded in scientific evidence.
Training
Regional Seasonal School for Transformative Learning: Nature-Based Solutions, Eco-DRR & Nature-Positive Engineering, Health and Well-being
This school is a collaboration between UNU-CRIS, UNU-IIGH, PEDRR, International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure (ICSI), and IIT Hyderabad.
Training
Digital Technology and Sustainable Development Talent Programme, Youth Scholar Training Camp, Winter Session 2026
A one-week training in Macau empowering youth to explore AI, digital tech, and policy for sustainable development and global careers.
Training
Climate Classroom @COP30: Learning for Climate Action
ONLINE: This free class will explore how education can foster agency, empower communities and inspire collaboration for climate action.
Training
Online Training for Latin America on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy and Policy Instruments for the SDGs
Online training on STI policy and instruments for SDGs in Latin America, hosted by IATT and UNU-MERIT.
Training
United Nations University Program on Digital Technology and Sustainable Development
The UNU-DTSD Program is designed for young scholars currently enrolled in higher education institutions or in early career research positions.
Training
United Nations University Program on Digital Technology and Sustainable Development
This program, designed for bachelor's and master's students, introduces the use of AI for public policy with a truly multidisciplinary perspective