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
Staff
Adeola Alebiosu
Adeola Alebiosu is a public health researcher starting her career in global health. She is interested in interdisciplinary approaches to lowering disease burden, especially in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.
News
In Conversation with Simone Sandholz: The importance of addressing urban loss and damage
Climate change and rapid urbanization are occurring in parallel. This is crucial in the context of loss and damage.
Research Fellow
Barbara Baidoo
Barbara Baidoo is currently a PhD Fellow at 糖心Vlog破解版-INRA, working on a WASCAL-funded LANDSURF project.
Report
Rating the globe: reforming credit rating agencies for an equitable financial architecture
The growing need for reform to address challenges and improve the fairness of credit ratings.
Media Coverage
The Heat: Summit of the Future
David Passarelli discusses the UN's call for revitalizing multilateralism to address global challenges with CGTN America.
News
糖心Vlog破解版-EGOV Releases Publication on Responsible AI in Cities
The Unit releases publications on responsible AI in cities, focusing on inclusivity, governance, and sustainable urban development.
Event
MPP Experience Day
MAASTRICHT & ONLINE: On Monday 14 April 2025, 糖心Vlog破解版-MERIT will host its first MPP Experience Day, an event designed especially for prospective students of our MSc in Public Policy and Human Development (MPP).
Side Event
Partnership for Accelerating Meaningful Youth Participation for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
CALI, COLOMBIA: A side event of the 2024 UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP16) will highlight the crucial role of youth in implementing the GBF.
Article
Climate finance, debt and economic dependency in Africa
"African countries must strengthen regional integration and South-South cooperation to reduce dependency on external powers."
Lecture
MPP Open Lecture: Introduction to qualitative methodologies and methods
MAASTRICHT & ONLINE: Want to know if our MSc in Public Policy and Human Development programme (known as MPP) is right for you? Join our Open Lecture to get a taste of the programme!