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
News
²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-EGOV at the 2nd National Accessibility Forum in Dubai
Morten Nielsen emphasized the role of Service Design in Digital Inclusion.
Blog Post
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.
Conversation Series
Building Peace by Building Strong Institutions
On 27 October 2025, ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ will host a conversation with Elizabeth Spehar, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support.
Announcement
Course (and Network): ¡°Conservation Genomics of Natural Products' Biosynthetic Genes in Latin America¡±, August 2026
Apply for a scholarship to explore Latin America's microbial biodiversity through genomics, collaboration, and ethical bioprospecting.
Event
Science Talk: The Wildfire Paradox
Rising Human Exposure Despite Declining Burned Area
Announcement
Dresden UN Day 2025 Countdown: Focusing on Education
This year¡¯s United Nations Day coincides with the UN¡¯s 80th anniversary and ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ¡¯s 50th anniversary.
Seminar
War, Trauma, and Survival: A Child Survivor¡¯s Journey Through Genocide and Displacement
Senija shares her journey from war and displacement to resilience, exploring trauma, identity, and the power of healing through storytelling.
Seminar
Reviving Joint Liability Contracts: Asymmetric Joint Liability Loans and Moral Hazard
MAASTRICHT & ONLINE: Our ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-MERIT Seminar Series team is pleased to announce our upcoming research seminar featuring Francesco Cecchi, Associate Professor in the Development Economics Group at Wageningen University
Seminar
Social protection responses to forced displacement: recent approaches and field practices
Over 122M people were forcibly displaced in 2024. This highlights urgent needs to link humanitarian aid with national social protection.
News
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