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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News

Session Highlights COP27 Outcomes, Promotes Degree Specialisation on the Paris Agreement

UNU-IAS held an event to report on the outcomes of COP27 and provide information for prospective students.

27 Jan 2023

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.

27 Jan 2023

Conversation Series

“Fair or Foul? Higher Education in Japan”, a Conversation with Prof. Paul Snowden

On 25 January 2023, UNU will host a conversation with Prof. Paul Snowden, former Vice-President of Kyorin University, Tokyo.

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Announcement

Applications Open: PhD Programme on Innovation, Economics, Governance, and Sustainable Development

UNU-MERIT is accepting applications for its PhD Programme on Innovation, Economics, Governance, and Sustainable Development (IEGSD).

25 Jan 2023

News

UNU-MERIT Partners with International Telecommunications Union for Joint Capacity Development Activities

UNU-MERIT has formally become an Academy Training Centre of the ITU to contribute to the capacity building of professionals in the ICT field.

24 Jan 2023

News

22nd Workshop of the SDG–Universities Platform

The workshop highlighted sustainability initiatives at Western Sydney University.

20 Jan 2023

Event

Information Session for Prospective Students

UNU-IAS will host an online event to provide insights into the learning experiences, ongoing research, and unique opportunities at UNU-IAS.

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Conversation Series

“The UNU Headquarters Building: Iconic Architecture as a Reflection of International Postmodernism”, a Conversation with Dr Eva Kraus

On 18 January 2023, UNU will host a Conversation Series event with Dr Eva Kraus, Artistic Director of the Bundeskunsthalle.

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Announcement

Applications Open for 2023 UNU-IAS Master’s and Doctoral Programmes

Apply by 17 February 2023 for UNU-IAS postgraduate degree programmes in Sustainability (MSc) and Sustainability Science (PhD).

17 Jan 2023

Event

COP27 Reporting Session and Information Session for Prospective Students

UNU-IAS will host a reporting session on COP27 concurrently with an information session for prospective students.

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