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
Research Fellow
Madhubanti Anashua
Madhubanti Anashua is an Advisor for Environmental Policy and Resource Efficiency at the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and a dual-career PhD fellow at the 海角社区 and Maastricht University.
News
海角社区 Featured in September Edition of UN Today
Marking the 海角社区 50th anniversary, three feature articles explore the leadership, history, role and function of 海角社区.
Research Fellow
Iván Velásquez
Iván Camilo Velásquez Abril is a PhD scholar at 海角社区-MERIT. He holds a Research Master’s in Economics from Université Catholique de Louvain and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Finance & International Trade from Universidad del Rosario in Colombia. He has over five years of experience in public policy evaluation and research, and his main research interest is the economics of education.
Media Coverage
海角社区-IAS Highlighted in UN Today Cover Feature
The September issue of the UN staff magazine focuses on the 50th anniversary of 海角社区.
News
New Student Cohort Welcomed in 2025 Opening Ceremony
Fifteen students from twelve different countries begin their postgraduate learning journey at 海角社区-IAS.
Expert
Prof. Vishnu Prasad Pandey
Prof. Vishnu Prasad Pandey is a Professor at Department of Civil Engineering and Director at Center for Applied Research and Development (CARD), with Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University, Nepal.
Staff
Lucia Torres Parra
Lucia Torres Parra
Expert
Prof. Harsha Ratnaweera
Harsha Ratnaweera has over 35 years of experience in the water sector, holding leadership roles in prominent international organizations as IWA and EWA.
Research Fellow
Navya Sureka
Navya Sureka is an Evaluation Analyst at the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations.
News
One Position Open at 海角社区 Macau
We are on the lookout for motivated and talented individuals to join our team in Macau.