United Nations University Institute in Macau

⏰ One hour to go! The 3rd lecture in the UNU Rector AI Series – Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work in Developing Economies – starts soon. 👉Join here: https://go.unu.edu/mXmp2

Curious about how AI is reshaping teacher education? Apply for the ASEFNextEd1 Fellowship by Tuesday, 05 May 2026 and be part of the dialogue. United Nations University Institute in Macau is pround to join as a partner with ASEFEdu, with our Director, Dr. Jingbo Huang, as one of the advisors. Together, we look forward to this collaborative journey of reflection and co‑creation.

UNU Macau Training 2026 for Teachers Kicks Off 🚀 https://go.unu.edu/NDtfN We’re delighted to welcome 13 teachers from Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) for our pioneering educator‑focused training programme at United Nations University Institute in Macau. Over three days, participants explore how AI, digital governance, pedagogy, and sustainable development are reshaping higher education and policy research. Through workshops and exchanges with UNU Macau experts and guest speakers, the programme builds capacity for ethical, innovative teaching in the digital age. For more UNU Macau training programs: https://lnkd.in/eXwUeqqG

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work in Developing Economies | UNU Rector AI Lecture Series III 👉 https://go.unu.edu/mXmp2 AI threatens 1️⃣ in 4️⃣ jobs, according to the ILO. Yet the greater risk lies in transformation — not outright replacement. What does this mean for the future of work in developing economies, and how can societies prepare? Join us this Thursday with Professor Tshilidzi Marwala チリツィ マルワラ [丸笑], Rector of the United Nations University and United Nations Under Secretary General, for the 3rd lecture in the UNU Rector AI Lecture Series: ✨ “Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work in Developing Economies” 🗓 Date & Time  Apr 30, 16:30–17:30 Tokyo / 15:30–16:30 Macau Register now: https://go.unu.edu/mXmp2

🤝 UNU Macau was honored to welcome a delegation from Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU), led by President Jia Wenjian, on 24 April. Just days earlier, Director Dr. Jingbo Huang visited BFSU in Beijing, underscoring the strong commitment of both institutions to deepen academic exchange. 🔗 https://go.unu.edu/uYuKg Together, the two sides engaged in constructive discussions on talent development, research collaboration, and innovation, paving the way for new opportunities and stronger partnerships ahead.

“This is not a race to build bigger models — it’s a race to build more effective, more helpful tools for people.” 🔗 https://go.unu.edu/eqp5L At a recent CGTN roundtable coinciding with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s visit to China, Georgina Curto, PhD, MBA, Senior Researcher and Team Lead at United Nations University Institute in Macau, shared how AI innovation must shift from scale to human‑centric impact. The dialogue “China‑Spain Collaboration: Navigating Global Uncertainties” explored how strategic autonomy, innovation, and cultural exchange can forge resilient partnerships. Dr. Curto emphasized a new AI paradigm: moving beyond the “bigger, better, more data” mindset to co‑create tools with domain experts that deliver real‑world solutions in inclusive economies, healthcare, and education. 📺 Watch the full CGTN discussion now：https://go.unu.edu/eqp5L Photo: CGTN

🌍 A global learning journey — advancing digital tech for sustainable development through cross‑UNU Institute collaboration: https://go.unu.edu/4yV7a In early 2026, United Nations University Institute in Macau, United Nations University-MERIT and United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) jointly launched the Programme on Digital Technology and Sustainable Development. Hosted across Macau, Maastricht and Bonn, this two week intensive training programme welcomed 17 young scholars and early-career researchers worldwide. Together, we created a learning environment greater than the sum of its parts: one that connects technology, policy and sustainability in practical, forward-looking ways, while immersing participants in rich academic and cultural contexts. Here is how this global journey unfolded: https://go.unu.edu/4yV7a 📢 Next edition opens mid‑2026 — stay tuned! Photo: Herman Pijpers/UNU-MERIT

⁉️ What happens when AI is 89% accurate — yet completely wrong? 🎬 UNU Rector AI Lecture Series II | Watch now: https://go.unu.edu/Ea5bE At the UNU Macau AI Conference 2025, Professor Tshilidzi Marwala チリツィ マルワラ [丸笑], Rector of the United Nations University and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, delivered a lecture titled “The Role of Knowledge Institutions in Shaping the Future of AI Governance.” From accuracy versus truth to transparency versus safety, he examined how knowledge institutions — universities and research institutes — can help society navigate the complexities of AI governance. He also highlighted why the United Nations University, a UN organization with 13 institutes across 12 countries and regions, is uniquely positioned to shape a responsible AI future. This lecture is the second episode in the UNU Rector AI Lecture Series, continuing a global dialogue on AI and governance. 📺 Missed the first episode? Watch it here: https://go.unu.edu/KShhK

🌍 UNU Global AI Network | Find us at Shanghai Climate Week On April 22, 2026, join us for the World Earth Day Special Event: Climate Technology for Resilient and Sustainable Development of Marine and Island Regions. This gathering is supported by the United Nations University Global AI Network Board, bringing together thought leaders to explore how innovation and AI can drive climate resilience. The morning session will be hosted by Prof. Weidong Ji, Co-Chair of the UNU Global AI Network Board. And Dr. Georgina Curto, PhD, MBA, Senior Researcher and Team Lead at United Nations University Institute in Macau, will speak on Climate Tech, Green Digital Innovation, and Global Sustainable Development. 🔗 Register by April 21, 6:00 PM (UTC+8): https://lnkd.in/g73-FTF2 🌐 Join the UNU Global AI Network: https://lnkd.in/eHWf3w8q

📢 Full Interview Now Available | Dr. Jaimee Stuart on Digital Maturity and Sustainability How do we measure digital transformation that truly supports sustainable development? In this interview, Dr. Jaimee Stuart, Acting Head of Research at United Nations University Institute in Macau, breaks down the Global Digitalization Index and her new white paper: "Digital Maturity and Sustainability: Unpacking the Interrelationships between the Global Digitalization Index and Human Development." 📍 Watch the full interview: https://go.unu.edu/OdHg8