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 ¡ª topics on improving lives of people everywhere
Planet ¡ª topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources
Prosperity ¡ª topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships ¡ª topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
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Kirsten Haaland
Kirsten Haaland is a researcher at the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-MERIT) who is interested in Open Source Software, Online Communities, Open Science, FAIR principles, Business Models & Business Processes.
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Prof. Dr. Jo Ritzen
Jo Ritzen is professorial fellow of International Economics of Science, Technology and Higher Education at the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-MERIT) and Maastricht Graduate School of Governance.
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Prof. Dr. Shyama V. Ramani
Shyama V. Ramani is a Professorial Fellow at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-MERIT.
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Prof. Dr. Anthony Arundel
Anthony Arundel is a Professor of Innovation at the University of Tasmania in Hobart, Australia and concurrently a Professorial Fellow at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre on Innovation and Technology (²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-MERIT).
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Michael Zissener
Mr Michael Zissener is Project Coordinator for the Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII).
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Prof. Dr. Zita Sebesvari
As of 1 January 2021, Prof. Dr. Zita Sebesvari assumed the role of Deputy Director of ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Institute for Environment and Human Security (²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-EHS). She heads the institute¡¯s Risk and Adaptation department and serves as the scientific lead of EHS¡¯s flagship report Interconnected Disaster Risks.
Person
Dr Stephen Kingah
Stephen Kingah is a Research Fellow at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-CRIS.
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Prof. Dr. Xiaomeng Shen
As of 1 August 2020, Prof. Shen Xiaomeng assumed the role of ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Vice-Rector in Europe (²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-VIE) and Director (D2) of the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Institute for Environment and Human Security (²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-EHS).
Project
ICEGOV - International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance
This global conference focuses on the use of technology to transform the working of government in order to improve public governance.