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
Article
5 Challenges in Monitoring and Reporting Progress on Land Degradation Neutrality
Here are five challenges countries face in monitoring and reporting progress towards LDN.
Blog Post
Webinar Launch of a New Supplement on Advancing Gender Transformative Approaches in African Health Settings
The webinar explored the programmatic and operational realities of gender transformative approaches in SRMH across different African contexts.
Research Fellow
Elisa Di Pietro
Elisa Di Pietro is a PhD fellow at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-MERIT.
Research Fellow
Isabel Izek
Isabel Izek is a dual career PhD Fellow at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-MERIT with over ten years of experience in global health technology innovation.
News
²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Macau Welcomes Simon See as Keynote Speaker at the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Macau AI Conference 2025
Meet our speakers of the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Macau AI Conference 2025: "AI for Humanity: Building an Equitable Digital Future."
News
Understanding Cancer, One Cell at a Time
Dr. Ricardo Chinchilla coordinated the course on Single Cell transcriptomic analysis at the University of Costa Rica
Person
Thomas Hale
Thomas Hale is a political geologist examining how subsurface natural forces shape and challenge geopolitical interests at the surface, with a particular focus on Greenland and the broader Arctic.
Expert
Prof. Mark Maslin
Prof. Mark Maslin is a globally-recognized scientist focused on understanding the Anthropocene and the major challenges facing humanity in the 21st?century.?
Series
BIOLAC's training courses
²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-BIOLAC courses are intended to transfer the latests techniques to Latin American and Caribbean laboratories and scientists
Research Fellow
Sofia Dominguez
Sofia Dominguez is an Associate Economic Affairs Officer in the Division on International Trade and Commodities at UN Trade and Development and a dual-career PhD fellow at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-MERIT and Maastricht University.