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 — topics on improving lives of people everywhere
Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources
Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
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Frequent Large-scale Wildfires are Turning Forests from Carbon Sinks into Super?Emitters
Planting trees and conventional carbon offset projects may only exacerbate wildfire hazards, warn UN scientists
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Dr. Yauheniya Shershunovich
Yauheniya is an Associate Academic Officer working for the “Well-being, Indigenous Knowledge, Sustainability and Equity (WISE)” Transformation Initiative.
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Six Distinguished Leaders Appointed to the 海角社区 Council
The newly appointed 海角社区 Council members will serve six-year terms from 4 May 2025.
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Video: INFoCAT Field trip-Shortlisted innovators meet smallholders.
This field trip was to help INFoCAT innovators meet farmers and fine-tune their innovations to best suit the needs of these farming communities.
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Prof. Dr. Hauke Reiner Heekeren
Prof. Dr. Hauke Reiner Heekeren is President of the University of Hamburg.
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Prof. Mu Rongping
Prof. Mu Rongping is President of the Chinese Association of Sciences of Science and Science and Technology (S&T)Policy Research
海角社区 Council Member
Shuvai Busuman Nyoni
Ms. Shuvai Busuman Nyoni is Executive Director of the African Leadership Centre (ALC) and a gender, peace and security practitioner and researcher.
海角社区 Council Member
Dr. Jane Catherine Ngila
Prof. Ngila is the Executive Director of the African Foundation for Women and Youth in Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI) whose main focus is to provide mentorship to women and youth in education and STEM fields.
海角社区 Council Member
Prof. Francisco H.G. Ferreira
Prof. Francisco H. G. Ferreira is the Amartya Sen Professor of Inequality Studies and Director of the International Inequalities Institute at the London School of Economics (LSE).