Expert Commentary
Upcoming Events
BIG IDEAS Series
Education as an Instrument of Social Transformation: Synergies Between Key UNESCO Education Agendas and the Earth Charter
TOKYO & ONLINE: On 21 March 2024, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Ms. Mirian Vilela, Executive Director of Earth Charter International.
Event
RCE Youth Art Challenge Exhibition: From Waste to Art
TOKYO: This exhibition will showcase winning artworks by youth from around the world focusing on SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production).
News
Announcement
Applications Open: UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship
Apply until 31 March 2024 for this fellowship that offers doctoral students the opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER.
Announcement
First 2024 Open Call for Applications: Research Fellowships in Biotechnology
UNU-BIOLAC is accepting applications for the 2025 (three-month) fellowships.
Announcement
New JFUNU Donation Scheme Supports Recovery from Noto Peninsula Earthquake
The initiative will support organizations working on resilient reconstruction in cooperation with UNU-IAS.
Leadership Updates
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Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala Sworn in as Rector of UNU
On 17 April 2023, a Swearing-in Ceremony for the 7th Rector of the United Nations University was held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Press Release
UNU Appoints Dr Gustavo Fermin as Programme Coordinator of UNU-BIOLAC
UNU is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Gustavo Fermin as the new Programme Coordinator of UNU-BIOLAC.
Press Release
Kaveh Madani Named as Next Director of UNU-INWEH
Prof. Kaveh Madani of Iran has been appointed as the next Director of the UNU Institute for Water, Environment and Health.
Press Release
Dr Sawako Shirahase Appointed as Senior Vice-Rector of the United Nations University
Dr Sawako Shirahase will join the United Nations University as its next UNU Senior Vice-Rector, effective 1 October 2021.