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.
Charter of the United Nations University

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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UNU Council Member UNU Council Member; Raffles Professor of Social Sciences, National University of Singapore

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.

Project 19 Jan 2038

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 19 Jan 2038

‘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.

Expert Student Assistant

Laura Kremer

Laura Kremer

Expert Student Assistant

Maike Anna Clara Schlebusch

Maike Anna Clara Schlebusch

Conversation Series -

Robotics and AI: The Future Today

On 10 May 2024, UNU will host a conversation with Prof. Giuseppe Loianno, Director of the Agile Robotics and Perception Lab at New York University.

Brief 29 Apr 2024

Guidance note and checklist for tackling gender-related barriers to equitable COVID-19 vaccine deployment

Developed by the SDG3 Global Action Plan for Healthy Lives and Well-Being: Gender Equality Working Group, and the Gender and Health Hub (UNU-IIGH)

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Tackling gender-related barriers in COVID-19 vaccine delivery and uptake in LMICs

Gender barriers in health, rooted in various systems, hinder equitable COVID-19 vaccine access, requiring targeted actions to overcome them.

News 29 Apr 2024

Female Empowerment in STEM Education Discussed at UNU Macau AI Conference

A panel discussion explored how to empower women in STEM education, especially in light of rapidly advancing AI technologies.

News 26 Apr 2024

The UNU Macau AI Conference 2024: the Path towards AI For All

UNU Macau AI Conference 2024 took place in Macau SAR, China on April 25, as a contribution to the UN Summit of the Future.