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 ¡ª topics on improving lives of people everywhere
Planet ¡ª topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources
Prosperity ¡ª topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships ¡ª topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Council Member
Prof. Brenda Yeoh
Professor Brenda S.A. Yeoh is a Singaporean scholar and expert in the fields of migration, social geography, and the politics of space in colonial and post-colonial cities.
Expert
Bavo Stevens
Bavo Stevens was a Junior Research Fellow at the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-GCM).
Event
Science Talk: Evidence of the Contribution of Transportation-Related Air Pollution (TRAP) to Urban Air Quality
A Persistent Global Challenge
News
State-of-the-art Technology for a Centuries-long Public Health Challenge
Trypanosomatids burden developing tropical and subtropical nations, and new tools present another shot at finding a cure.
News
²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-EGOV in SOCGOV 2025 to Discuss AI¡¯s Role in Social Services
Zoran Jordanoski reflected on the role of AI in fostering empathy, fairness, and inclusivity in social protection.
Multimedia
Episode 6: AI, War and International Humanitarian Law
Multilateralism UNpacked
News
Advancing Biodiversity Conservation through Inclusive Stewardship
Our session at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 discussed the key role of non-state actors in protecting ecosystems.
Event
From Traditional Gardens to Future Cities: Youth-led Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Resilience ¡ª Ideas from Kanazawa, Japan
BEL?M, BRAZIL: This event at the COP30 Capacity-building Hub will discuss the role of urban nature and citizen participation in creating climate resilient cities.
Article
Unlocking Knowledge ¡ª Why Africa¡¯s Future Depends on Open Science
When science is open and inclusive, it can lay the groundwork for a more sustainable, peaceful and just world.
Article
5 Key Dimensions of Climate Justice
As nations draft new climate plans, experts call for fairness at the core of those plans. Learn what true climate justice means: