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Bridging Research and Policy amid a Mandate in Crisis
A ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-MERIT¨CUNRWA partnership shows how student research can strengthen UN policy and resilience in times of crisis.
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The UNESCO Chair at LALICS Rio 2025: Fostering Global Dialogue on Innovation and Development in Latin America
²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-MERIT¡¯s UNESCO Chair promoted a dialogue on innovation at LALICS Rio 2025, focusing on digitalisation and AI in Latin America.
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A reflection on the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics- Giants and the shoulders they stand on
Academics reflect on the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics and its focus on innovation and technological change driving economic growth.
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When the Internet Meets Education: Lessons from Vietnam¡¯s 3G Rollout The promise and paradox of mobile internet
A study by Trang Pham-Thi and Bernardo Caldarola finds Vietnam¡¯s 3G expansion boosted basic schooling but led some students to leave early for work.
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Social justice in the age of climate crisis: ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-MERIT researcher contributes to first Dutch book on ecosocial work
PhD fellow Job Zomerplaag contributes to the first Dutch book on ecosocial work, examining how social work tackles the climate crisis and inequality.
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Connecting Perspectives: Highlights from the 2025 ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Migration Network Research Symposium
Climate change, mental health, and gender inequality were key themes at the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Migration Network Symposium on 29 Sept 2025 at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-MERIT.
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From an AI Revolution to Resolution: Four Gaps and Four Promises of Capacity Development in AI Governance
One year after the Global Digital Compact, Praachi Kumar examines how closing AI capacity gaps can foster fair and inclusive global governance.
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Reflecting on the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-MERIT Internal Conference 2025: Our Annual PhD Event
²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-MERIT¡¯s 2025 Internal Conference gathered staff and PhD fellows to present research and strengthen academic collaboration.
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Shaping Tomorrow: Apply Now for ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ¡¯s Digital Technology and Sustainable Development Program
Applications are open for ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-DTSD 2026, where young scholars learn how digital tech supports fair and sustainable development.
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Welcoming the 2025-2026 MPP Cohort: A New Beginning at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-MERIT
Introducing the 2025/26 cohort of our MSc in Public Policy and Human Development programme (offered in partnership with Maastricht University).