UNU Rector

Tshilidzi Marwala

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UNU Rector and UN Under-Secretary-General Tshilidzi Marwala
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Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala is the 7th Rector of the United Nations University and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations.

I've often talked about the Global South and the Global North. I don't think those distinctions should exist in 200 years. We should bridge whatever divides us.

Read "The Path from Venda: An Interview with UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala".

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Commentary and Media Coverage

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Reimagining Employment in the Age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Conventional legal ideas and laws created for a world centred on humans frequently prove inadequate when applied to artificial intelligence.

23 Jul 2025

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UNU Rector Visits Kumamoto, Saga and Fukuoka Prefectures in Japan

During the trip, Rector Marwala met with government representatives, university leaders and students to promote partnerships and education in Japan.

25 Jul 2025

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UNU Rector Featured on Podcast Exploring the Changing Role of Leadership

In a candid conversation, Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala offers his insights on the intersections of leadership, ethics, technology and sustainability.

26 Jun 2025

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Webinar Explores the Impacts of AI on Biodiversity and Conservation

UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala joined the AI for Good webinar series to discuss the promise and peril of using AI for biodiversity conservation.

10 Jun 2025