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...
When it comes to summarizing all that an institute as diverse as UNU-MERIT achieves in a year, where does one begin? Our work spans education programmes and capacity development efforts to media engagement and thought leadership to research projects big and small, and so much more. Nevertheless, we’ve done our best to give a snapshot of UNU-MERIT’s impact in 2023 through these five key contributions to sustainable development: Responded to the climate crisis Few parts of life fail t...
Highlights from UNU-MERIT’s Public Policy MPP Conference 2023 By Victor Osei Kwadwo, researcher and lecturer at UNU-MERIT On 8 November 2023, UNU-MERIT played host to thought-provoking discussions at our annual Public Policy MPP Conference, a key fixture on our MSc in Public Policy and Human Development (MPP) academic calendar. This year’s theme, ‘Gender and Public Policy: Navigating the Equality Dilemma,’ brought together students and staff to delve into the complexities surro...
Last month, the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth ran a campaign to celebrate International Youth Day (which falls on 12th August every year). This initiative was aimed at showcasing young people’s resilience, resourcefulness and leadership to create a better world for all under the theme of “Celebrating Ways Youth Lead as Agents of Change for the Global Goals”. Ahmed Hussain – a student of our MSc in Public Policy and Human Development (MPP) programme – was one of the young leaders featured in...
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. ...