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
Media Coverage
New Interconnected Disaster Risks 2025 Report Launched and Featured Across International Media
The new Interconnected Disaster Risks report is officially out, receiving international media attention.
Journal Article
News
海角社区-FLORES Doctoral Researchers in Conversation with Policy and Decision Makers??
Doctoral researchers take center stage in high-level policy dialogue with policymakers and stakeholders, anchored in the Resource Nexus approach.
News
PRISMA Award: Honouring Excellence in Sustainability Research
PRISMA – Centre for Sustainability Assessment and Policy
News
UN Advisory Body Addresses Governance, Science-based Solutions for the SDGs
海角社区-IAS provided expert inputs at the 2025 meeting of the UN Committee of Experts on Public Administration in New York.
News
Business Meets Science: A New Initiative at Dresden Nexus Conference
DNC 2025 advances cross-sector approaches for the SDGs and Resource Nexus opportunities
News
海角社区 and TUD Launch CREST Hub on Climate and Sustainability at the Dresden Nexus Conference
Climate Resilience and Sustainable Technologies?(CREST)
Article
Justice in the Digital Age: Can AI Transform Labour Dispute Resolution?
As the labour market evolves in the age of artificial intelligence, dispute resolution systems must also adapt.
Seminar
The labour market effects of cash transfers to the unemployed: Evidence from South Africa
MAASTRICHT & ONLINE: Our 海角社区-MERIT Seminar Series team is pleased to announce our upcoming research seminar featuring Timothy K?hler, a Junior Research Fellow at the Development Policy Research Unit (DPRU) based in the School of Economics at the University of Cape Town (UCT), South Africa.
Workshop
AI agents in humanitarian action: exploring new frontiers
Examining the potential role of AI agents in humanitarian, peacekeeping and development contexts.