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
Event
UN Day 2025 in Dresden to Focus on ¡°Education Shapes the Future¡±
This year¡¯s United Nations Day will be commemorated on 24 October at Dresden City Hall under the theme ¡°Education Shapes the Future¡±, emphasizing the vital role of inclusive and high-quality education in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The event takes place against the backdrop of two major milestones: the 50th anniversary of the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ and the 80th anniversary of the United Nations.
Press Release
Professor Patricia Justino Appointed as Next Director of ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-WIDER
Professor Patricia Justino will begin her term as Director of ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-WIDER on 1 May 2026.
Article
²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Hosts Event Highlighting Role of Female Leaders in Diplomacy
The event brought together three distinguished female diplomats to explore the critical role of female leaders in shaping international relations.
Announcement
Next Course: ¡°Production and Mass Spectrometry-Based Quality Control of Biotherapeutics¡±, November 2025
Apply for a scholarship to participate in the course coordinated by Dr. Germ¨¢n Rosano at IBR in Rosario, Argentina.
Conversation Series
Honour International Law and Save Multilateralism
On 22 August 2025, ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ will host a conversation with H.E. Dr. Jos¨¦ Ramos-Horta, President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste.
Press Release
CONNECTING YOU TO ¡ª Noto, Kenya, Malaysia and the Philippines at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan
²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-IAS will co-organize Junior SDGs Camp sessions at Expo 2025.
Event
CONNECTING YOU TO ¡ª Noto, Kenya, Malaysia and the Philippines
²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-IAS will co-organize Junior SDGs Camp sessions at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.
Press Release
²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-BIOLAC and UNAM renewed their Agreement of Cooperation
²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-BIOLAC and UNAM-IBt Extend and Amend Strategic Agreement, boosting biotechnology in Latin America and the Caribbean for five more years
News
²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-IAS Students Graduate from Class of 2025
The special occasion was celebrated with a ceremony in Tokyo, Japan.
Expert
Thandazile Sibindi
Thandazile Sibindi is a nurse educator, midwife, and policy research associate working at the intersection of climate justice and health.