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Research & impact

Inquiry that begins with real life.

UNU connects academic work with the questions that matter to South Sudan’s communities, systems, and future.

Our approach

Evidence.
Partnership.
Action.

UNU connects academic strengths with national priorities through interdisciplinary research, partnerships, field learning, and public engagement.

These priority areas describe the questions and public challenges that connect research, teaching, and community engagement across the University.

01
One Health

Livestock, food systems & public health

Connecting veterinary science, laboratory diagnostics, animal production, food safety, and community health.

Zoonotic diseaseLivestock productivityFood safetyDiagnostics
02
Public institutions

Peace, justice & accountable governance

Strengthening law, public administration, civic participation, social trust, and institutional performance.

Rule of lawPublic policyPeacebuildingHuman rights
03
Resilient communities

Nile livelihoods, climate & rural futures

Exploring water, agriculture, migration, local economies, community development, and climate adaptation.

Water systemsRural developmentClimate resilienceLivelihoods
04
Human capability

Education, language & opportunity

Improving teaching, curriculum, multilingual learning, educational leadership, and pathways into work.

Teacher educationCurriculumLanguagesYouth opportunity
Work with UNU

Partnership makes research matter.

We welcome collaboration with public institutions, communities, universities, NGOs, professional bodies, and responsible businesses.

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Community-ledResearch shaped with, not only about, communities.
InterdisciplinaryAcademic teams working across faculties and professions.
Open to applicationEvidence translated into teaching, policy, and practice.