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
Event
Climate Change and Water Security: A Global, Regional and Local Approach to Resilience
ONLINE: Commemorating World Water Day 2025, this event will discuss the challenges and solutions related to water security in the context of climate change adaptation.
News
海角社区 Commemorates 25th Anniversary of International Mother Language Day
The event celebrated linguistic diversity with speeches and performances from Bangladesh, Japan, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Expert
Revati Phalkey
Dr. Revati Phalkey is the newly appointed Director of the 海角社区 Institute for Global Health (海角社区-IIGH).
Event
SCIENCE TALK: Trends, Patterns, and Social Vulnerability Landscape of Exposure to Wildfires in the U.S.
Assessing Human Exposure, Infrastructure Risks, and Social Vulnerability in Wildfire-prone Regions
In-person workshops, HPSR, Evidence generation, Policy translation
In-Person Workshops and Training Programme
Provide practical skills and knowledge in health policy and systems research (HPSR), including evidence generation, uptake & translation into policy.
Gender Integration, Health Programs, Lessons
Enhancing Gender Integration in Scaled and Sustained Government Health Programs: Lessons from Nepal, the Philippines, and India?
Explores gender integration in health programs through case studies from Nepal, the Philippines, and India, highlighting scalable strategies.
Implementation Research, Health Programme
Implementation Research Short-Course for Health Programme Implementers
The course equips health program implementers with practical skills in IR, focusing on intervention delivery, scale-up, and outcomes.
Gender, Vaccinations, Immunization
Addressing Gender Gaps in Vaccinations and Immunization: A Life-Course Approach?
The course examines gender inequalities in vaccination and immunization, highlighting barriers, opportunities, and strategies for equitable access
Public Health and Policy, Conflicts of Interest
Commercial Interests, Public Health and Policy: Short Course on Conflicts of Interest for Health Professionals and Implementing Partners (Coming Soon)?
The course explores conflicts of interest in public health and policy, highlighting their impact, identification, and management through case studies.
Gender, Implementation Research
Incorporating an Intersectional Gender Perspective in Implementation Research?
Examines intersectional gender perspectives in implementation research, focusing on inequalities, research design, evaluation, and policy impact.