Seven MPP students travel to Hungary for an international student event A guest post by Matias Hanawa Simon, current student in our 2023-2024 MPP cohort Within the field of public policy education, the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) Student Simulation Competition stands out as an annual global event, offering students a transformative and innovative learning experience. Participants from numerous universities around the world engage in the simulation, a...
A student’s reflections on an inspiring week By Anna Cherevko, current student in our 2023-2024 MPP cohort On 13-15 February 2024, a group of fellow students and I had the unique opportunity to visit Geneva – a city that is not only home to multiple United Nations entities, but also boasts the world’s highest density of international organizations, think tanks, and NGOs per capita. Organised by DEMOS (the student association of our Public Policy and Human Development master’s programme) and the ...
UNU-MERIT master’s students take their global development studies to the EU’s heart A guest post by Louis Géneau de Lamarlière, current student in our 2023-2024 MPP cohort and Communications Officer of DEMOS Many of us know Brussels as the heart of the EU, home to the European Parliament, European Council and Council of the EU. However, another lesser-known but no less significant role of the Belgian capital is its housing of many UN agencies and institutions. Last week (on 8 February), I had t...
Over the next few months, we’re offering a range of events for anyone who would like to learn more about our MSc in Public Policy and Human Development (MPP) programme, which we offer in partnership with Maastricht University. The rigorous one-year programme grants two diplomas (from Maastricht University and United Nations University), and prepares students for vibrant international careers in sustainable development. MPP Open Lecture: How to measure innovation using different indicators ...
With our MSc in Public Policy and Human Development (MPP) application deadlines approaching (1 May 2024 for non-EU applicants and 1 June 2024 for EU applicants), we thought we’d provide an overview of the application process and some helpful tips to support anyone who’s thinking about applying for the September 2024 intake. ℹ️ The documents you’ll need to apply to our MSc programme: A digital passport picture A digital copy of your passport / identity card A recent copy of your CV...
💭 Curious about how your career might look in 1-10 years after graduating from our MSc in Public Policy and Human Development? 💡 Here, eight of our MPP alumni give you some insights into their working lives and your possible future. 🎓 Francesco Iacoella – 2017 graduate, Risk and Vulnerability specialisation 💼 Impact Evaluation Analyst at UNICEF Evaluation Office (New York) “It is hard to overstate the impact that the MPP had on my career. I was always drawn to the study of v...
Last week, we welcomed a new cohort of students, who have come from across the globe to join our Master of Science in Public Policy and Human Development (MPP) programme. Before diving into their studies, more than 80 students from 29 countries stepped into student life at UNU-MERIT through two introduction days filled with workshops, informational fairs, and group activities exploring their new home in the city of Maastricht. Here, we captured the first moments of their academic journey. ...
Speeches, emotions and the joy of ending an academic journey On Thursday 15 June 2023, we celebrated our 2022-23 Master’s in Public Policy and Human Development (MPP) cohort in the annual MPP Closing Ceremony. UNU-MERIT Director Bartel van de Walle opened the ceremony by thanking the students and their parents for entrusting UNU-MERIT with the privilege of educating this next generation of policy experts that will uphold the values of the UN. It was also a special occasion fo...
I am sitting at my desk at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a safety precaution for myself, of course, but also an act of solidarity. Solidarity with experts and solidarity with informed decision makers. Suddenly, finally, everyone is listening to scientists – i.e. virologists – as much as politicians. And suddenly everyone is taking drastic action: from governments to businesses to individuals around the globe. What changed? What is so different about this crisis, so different from a...