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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Person Research Associate

Jason Hartwig

Jason Hartwig is a Research Associate at the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research (UNU-CPR) where he supports the Centre’s Global Governance Innovation Platform.

Person Senior Fellow (non-resident)

Adam McCauley

Dr. Adam McCauley is a Senior Fellow (non-resident) at the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research (UNU-CPR) where he supports the Centre’s Global Governance Innovation Platform.

Expert E-Learning Assistant

Mutiara Sintesana Prasetyo

Mutiara Sintesana Prasetyo

Staff Operation Associate (Operation focal point)

Johannes Bullman

Johannes Bullman

Expert Student Assistant

Silas Cabral Filgueiras

Silas Cabral Filgueiras

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Youth Innovate: Local Challenges, Global Solutions

Programme Joint Conference – UNU-MERIT -Porta Mosana College

News 01 Apr 2025

Building the institutions of the future

New partnership with Northeastern University explores global governance innovations for a more resilient and effective multilateral system.

Project 01 Apr 2025

Blog Post 01 Apr 2025

A Quick Overview of 37 years of UNU-BIOLAC

This year marks the 50th anniversary of UNU, and UNU-BIOLAC is one of the longest-standing programs in the organization. Let's review our impact...

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Evaluation of Lifelong Learning in Higher Education - Lunch seminar

Cristina Mancigotti will present the project "Evaluation and Impact of Lifelong Learning in Higher Education: the case of a Dutch University".