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
Project
IPIC Local e-Government in Portugal: Good Practices for Government Institutions' Websites
Enhance e-governance in Portugal by evaluating local government web presence, focusing on accessibility, services, and participation, to produce insights and guidelines for improvement.
Expert
Prof. Dr. Neil Foster-McGregor
Senior Economist at the Asian Development Bank. Before that, Neil was Deputy Director and Professor of Globalisation and Innovation at 海角社区-MERIT in Maastricht (2014-2023)
Project
The Limits of Punishment: Transitional Justice and Violent Extremism
If, when and how transitional justice can contribute to transitions away from conflict in settings affected by major jihadist groups.
News
Skills Training for Survivors of Sexual Exploitation Fieldwork
海角社区 Macau researchers conducted fieldwork in the Philippines, as part of the Migrant Technology project.
Project
Preventing Tomorrow’s Conflicts and Sustaining Peace
Informing UN policy deliberations with a proactive, over-the-horizon approach to prevent and sustain peace.
Project
Trade and Investment in Portugal: Special Focus on Palm Oil
Enhance Indonesia-Portugal relations through detailed palm oil trade and investment analysis, featuring expert interviews and policy review.
Event
Does it Pay to Account for Natural Resources?
Lecturer: Prof. Edeltraud Günther (Chair of Business, esp. Environmental Management and Accounting, TU Dresden)
Project
Introduction of Technologies on Characteristic Analysis and Conservation Management in Agricultural Heritage Systems
The project will develop conservation management indicators and guidelines on evaluating the sustainability of agricultural heritage systems.
Project
Capturing UN Preventive Diplomacy Success: How and Why Does It Work?
The impact the UN can have in conflict settings and the many challenges in linking short-term interventions with longer-term sustainable peace.
News
A Social and Cultural Geographer Joins the Migrant Tech Team
Anoosh Soltani is the new Visiting Research Assistant of 海角社区 Macau research team. She is about to complete her PhD in Human Geography at UoW.