Education

Education underpins sustainable development; access to education empowers individuals to break the cycle of poverty, fosters peace by building tolerance among cultures, and promotes gender equality. 

As an educational institution, UNU inherently focuses on creating learning and training opportunities that advance inclusive global development and that foster learning networks to promote regional and local sustainable development initiatives.

UNU offers several postgraduate degree programmes that enhance the capability of young scholars to contribute to the extension, application, and diffusion of knowledge.

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Press Release

Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala Begins Term as United Nations University Rector

Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala of South Africa has assumed office for a five-year term as Rector of UNU, effective 1 March 2023.

01 Mar 2023

Working Paper

World-class Education? Interrogating the Biases and Coloniality of Global University Rankings

UNU-IIGH is announces the formation of an Independent Expert Group (IEG) to discuss global university rankings.

27 Feb 2023

News

CIES Session Presents Research on Youth Engagement in Intangible Cultural Heritage in Luang Prabang

UNU-IAS held a session at the 67th Annual Meeting of the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES 2023).

20 Feb 2023

News

Youth Environment Forum Links Local Issues and Global Agenda

UNU-IAS organised the National Youth Environment Forum in the lead up to the Eighth Japan Youth Environmental Activity Contest.

20 Feb 2023

Announcement

Applications Open: Global Leadership Training Programme for Sustainable Development in Africa

Applications are open until 2 December 2022 for the Global Leadership Training Programme for Sustainable Development in Africa.

07 Nov 2022

Conversation Series

“The UN — Past, Present, and Future”, a Conversation with Dr David M. Malone

UNU will host its final Conversation Series event under the rectorship of Dr David M. Malone, featuring Dr Malone himself as the guest.

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Press Release

United Nations University Prepares to Bid Farewell to Two-term UNU Rector David M. Malone

When Dr Malone finishes his tenure as UNU Rector on 28 February 2023, he will be succeeded by Professor Tshilidzi Marwala of South Africa.

13 Feb 2023

News

BIG IDEAS Event Features UNU-IAS Director on Synergies for Sustainability

Prof. Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi spoke on the role of synergies in achieving a sustainable future in an online session.

09 Feb 2023

Event

Eighth Japan Youth Environmental Activity Contest

UNU-IAS will hold the Eighth Japan Youth Environmental Activity Contest for high school students to share ideas and activities on sustainability.

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