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.
People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere
Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources
Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
Announcement
Second 2024 Open Call for Applications: Coordinate a Course in Biotechnology
UNU-BIOLAC is accepting applications for the organization of training courses (2025 edition).
Announcement
Second 2024 Open Call for Applications: Research Fellowships in Biotechnology
UNU-BIOLAC is accepting applications for three-month fellowships during the second half of 2025.
Event
UNU-MERIT Internal Conference 2024
Join the 2024 UNU-MERIT Internal Conference on Sept 26-27
Event
11th MACIMIDE Annual Work Conference
Join the 11th MACIMIDE Conference on migration and development at UNU-MERIT on Sept 23, 2024
News
Delegation from Pakistan concludes UNU-FLORES –CIPSEM organised benchmarking tour on Textile Sustainability
Strengthening Global North- Global South Exchanges
Project
Behavioural Adaptation for Water Security and Inclusion (BASIN)
This project will identify behavioural levers for enhancing community adaptation behaviour to build capacities and sustain climate-resilient management, service provision, and water security
Person
Marie-Claire Röpsch
Marie-Claire Röpsch is a Carlo Schmid Fellow at the Centre for Policy Research (UNU-CPR). The Fellowship is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service and the German Academic Scholarship Foundation.
Seminar
Children’s Right to be Heard
ONLINE: This bilingual English/Spanish seminar, organised by UNU-MERIT's Dr. Julieta Marotta, will feature scholars and practitioners from different jurisdictions discussing children's right to be heard and participate in the legal process.
Report
Assembly for peace: a digital handbook on the UN General Assembly’s past practice on peace and security
A user-friendly handbook on the General Assembly's Charter-based powers and past practice on peace and security.
Seminar
How big does a 'big-push' poverty intervention need to be? Evidence from experimental variation in the size of asset transfers
MAASTRICHT & ONLINE: The UNU-MERIT Seminar Series kicks off the new academic year with a seminar featuring Christine Valente, Professor of Economics at the University of Bristol.