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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MPP Open Lecture: Incentivising innovation: The role of IPRs

ONLINE: Want to know if our MSc in Public Policy and Human Development programme (known as MPP) is right for you? Join our Open Lecture with Dr. Intan Hamdam-Livramentoto get a taste of the programme!

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Dresden Nexus Conference

Dresden Nexus Conference 2025 celebrates 10 years of forging partnerships between scholars, scientists, and stakeholders to address global challenges.

Capacity Development Office - Online course

Certificate Programme: Governance and Policy Evaluation

This certificate programme is a bundle of three online courses.

Capacity Development Office - Online course

Certificate Programme: The Public Policy track in Social Protection

This certificate programme is a bundle of three online courses.

Person Research Associate

Madeleine Hamel

Madeleine Hamel is a Research Associate at the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research (UNU-CPR) and is based in Geneva. 

News 05 Feb 2025

New hires bolster UNU-CPR’s research capacity

Appointments in New York and Geneva will drive Centre’s agenda on global governance, climate finance and equitable development.

ITU Academy Training Centre

Summer school on evidence-based digital policies for universal and meaningful connectivity

This summer school focuses on enhancing skills for creating evidence-based digital policies to achieve Universal and Meaningful Connectivity.

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Migration Seminar Series: Trust Beyond Borders: The Role of Non-State Actors in Shaping Immigration Preferences

Trust in international organizations reduces support for closed-door immigration in weak-governance regions, highlighting non-state actors' influence.

News 04 Feb 2025

Digital Transformation Project in Guinea-Bissau with EGOV & UNDP

UNU-EGOV and UNDP Bissau support the country's governance capabilities with ENTD.GW, the National Digital Transformation Strategy.