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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

#VACANCY: Operations & Finance Assistant (GS5) Come work with us if you have strong organisational skills and international experience. Support daily operations, finance, HR, procurement and travel management at UNU-MERIT. 🗓 Deadline: 28 Feb 2026 ➡️ Apply: go.unu.edu/6BRB3 #UNjobs 🇺🇳

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

We are proud to announce Prof Dr Fiona Tregenna has been appointed as our next Director! A renowned economist and policy advisor, Professor Tregenna brings nearly three decades of experience in economic research, capacity development, and public policy. Learn more: go.unu.edu/GLChK

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

🌍The 2024/2025 Human Development Report highlights the importance of people-centred approaches to harness AI for equitable human development. In this podcast, Pedro Conceição (UNDP) and Diego Salama (UNU-MERIT) reflect on AI, inequality and the future of development. 🎙️Listen here: go.unu.edu/ktpEV

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

🎓 UNU-MERIT launches the Michael Cichon Graduate Award—honouring a global leader in social protection and celebrating outstanding master’s theses (2021–2024) with bold, evidence-based solutions. In this article, Zina Nimeh reflects on his legacy and the vision behind the award. 🔗 go.unu.edu/ecEp4

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

The UN Interagency Task Team on Science, Tech & Innovation for SDGs (with UNU-MERIT as partner) is hosting 3 online training sessions on STI policy for SDGs, for stakeholders from Africa and internationally. 🗓️ May 19, 21, and 26, 2025 🌐 Online ➡️ Register now: go.unu.edu/iQxiL

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

As part of our Migration Management Training, we welcomed senior Gambian officials in February for a two-week programme on return, reintegration, and policy coordination. In this blog, we reflect on the key takeaways—and how they can strengthen migration governance in practice. 📘 go.unu.edu/Gxepr

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

What can universities learn from the pandemic to better support PhD students? A new blog by Oksana Celbis, Mindel van de Laar, Vassiliki Papatsiba & Luke Windsor explores what helped—and how universities can offer better support going forward. 🔗 go.unu.edu/rWMYi

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

🚨 Were COVID-19 vaccination rates in Africa underestimated? In a new article on @voxdev.bsky.social, PhD fellow Yannick Markhof finds that survey estimates of vaccine coverage in sub-Saharan Africa are 47% higher than official data, suggesting faster progress than reported. 🔗 go.unu.edu/M48XW

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

🌍 New Policy Brief: "The Nexus Between Climate Change, Human Mobility, and Mental Health" This brief highlights the mental health challenges of climate-displaced populations and calls for urgent action on support, empowerment, and tech-driven policy change. Read here: go.unu.edu/gQrX8 #UNUat50

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

What motivates someone to return — and how do past journeys and future hopes shape that decision? In a new blog, Dr Talitha Dubow reflects on return migration as part of the broader migration lifecycle, following her presentation at DTenV's “Science Day” in Utrecht. 📄 go.unu.edu/bXPak #UNUat50

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

How do we measure the success of Lifelong Learning in Higher Education? Join Cristina Mancigotti on 15 April as she discusses the evaluation and impact of Lifelong Learning at Maastricht University, focusing on challenges and innovative assessment methods. 📍 UNU-MERIT & online 🔗 go.unu.edu/VilWI

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

🌍 Can behavioural science help us cope with the mental health impacts of climate change? On 11 April, our researcher Dr Sanae Okamoto will speak at UN Behavioural Science Week 2025 on shaping people-centred responses through behavioural science. 📍 Online | 🕒 15:00–16:00 CEST 🔗 go.unu.edu/D1c3V

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

🎉 UNU-MERIT Research Week is underway! This week, our academic community gathers to exchange ideas and advance research. Join Prof. Alexander Cappelen (NHH) for a keynote on global inequality & fairness views across 60 countries. 📅 19 March, 14:00 CET | 📍 UNU-MERIT & Online 🔗 go.unu.edu/0XsdB

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

💡This #InternationalWomensDay, we highlight the need for stronger care policies and shifting gender norms to advance #GenderEquality. Matilde João Mota and Zina Nimeh share insights on the challenges ahead and the policies needed for real progress. #UNUat50 #UNU4SDG5 #IWD2025 #ForAllWomenAndGirls

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

#VACANCY: Operations and Finance Assistant (GS-5) Become part of UNU-MERIT! We seek a detail-oriented professional to support finance, admin, HR, and procurement in an international academic environment. 📅 Apply by: 23 March 2025 🔗 go.unu.edu/X1gLq #UNJobs #UNCareers

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

📢 Final Call: Apply Now! Join us in Maastricht, 2–6 June 2025, for the ITU Summer School on Digital Policy. Co-organised with support from the EU’s #GlobalGateway, this course builds skills to design and assess ICT policies for universal connectivity. 📅 Apply by 2 March: go.unu.edu/yDNOk

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

#VACANCY: Operations and Finance Assistant (GS-5) We seek a detail-oriented Operations & Finance Assistant to support compliance, finance, and operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to UNU policies in an international academic setting. 📅 Apply by: 23 March 2025 ➡️ go.unu.edu/X1gLq #UNJobs🇺🇳

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

📢 MACIMIDE Annual Work Conference 2024 – Report Out Now! On 23 Sept 2024, MACIMIDE held its 11th Annual Work Conference with support from Studio Europa Maastricht. This year’s theme was Europe and the societal impact of research on migration, mobility, and development. 📄 bit.ly/4hXzsLn #UNUat50

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

"Women in science continue to break barriers, yet challenges remain in achieving true equity, from representation in leadership to access to funding". For #IDWGS, Dr Ortrun Merkle discusses gender gaps in research and how institutions can drive lasting change. 💡 bit.ly/3EzfwzQ #WomenInScience

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

📢 Welcoming MMTG Participants to Maastricht Today, we welcome senior Gambian civil servants for the MMTG training on migration and asylum policy. Participants will join lectures, sessions & a Brussels field visit over two weeks. Funded by the EU via ICMPD’s Migration Partnership Facility.

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Can trust in non-state actors influence public support for immigration? At our next Migration Seminar, Carlos Vargas-Silva (@ox.ac.uk) discusses how trust in international organisations & civil society shapes attitudes toward migration policies. 📆 Wed 12 Feb, 16:00 CET| Online 💡 bit.ly/418tkKk

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

How do new technologies reshape skills and workers' careers? In our next seminar, Anna Salomons (@utrechtuniversity.bsky.social) discusses how digital transformation shape workforce skills,career trajectories, and firm innovation. 📅 Thu 6 Feb, 12:00 CET 📍 UNU-MERIT & online 🔗https://bit.ly/3Q2Lreq

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

⏰ DEADLINE EXTENDED: UNU-MERIT Director (D-1) Applications remain open for the Director (D-1) role at UNU-MERIT 🇺🇳. Lead a globally recognised institute at the intersection of academia and the UN, shaping research, education, and partnerships. Deadline: 14 February 2025 Apply now: buff.ly/3Dz8ZEU

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

⏳ Deadline Approaching! Apply for UNU-MERIT’s PhD Programme in Innovation, Economics, Governance & Sustainable Development. ✅ Full-time & dual career tracks 📅 Starts: September 2025 ⏰ Deadline: 15 February 2025 Join a dynamic research community shaping policy impact. 🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/4fROa5t

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

🌍 Can citizen-led initiatives drive a just energy transition? In the Netherlands, 700+ cooperatives have led the shift—from 1970s protests to today’s solar & wind projects. UNU-MERIT’s René Kemp & Job Zomerplaag explore this evolution, collaboration, and the challenges. 📖Read more: bit.ly/40pmPl3

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

⏳ TWO WEEKS LEFT TO APPLY: Director of UNU-MERIT UNU-MERIT is seeking its next Director (D-1) to lead research, education, & global partnerships at the intersection of academia and the United Nations system. 🗓️ Apply by: 31 January 2025 📍 Maastricht, Netherlands 🌐 Learn more: buff.ly/3Dz8ZEU

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

🔴 VACANCY: Director (D-1) 🇺🇳 Join UNU-MERIT, a partnership of the United Nations University and Maastricht University. Lead our institute, drive research, and build partnerships to tackle global challenges. 🗓️ Apply by: 31 Jan 2025 📍 Maastricht, Netherlands 🌐 buff.ly/3Dz8ZEU #UNJobs #Vacancy

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

We are looking for our next Director (D-1) 🇺🇳 As our institute's Chief Academic and Administrative Officer, the Director will shape our strategic vision, guide our multidisciplinary research agenda, and advance our mission to address global challenges. 📌 Apply by 31 January 2025 🔗 buff.ly/3Dz8ZEU

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

As 2024 ends, we reflect on a year of impact, innovation & collaboration. 🙌 From research to education, this year showcased our mission to advance sustainable development. Thanks to our staff, students & collaborators for making it possible! 💡 Read more: bit.ly/4fpLSdg

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

On International Migrants Day, we reflect on migration as a global challenge and opportunity. Three UNU-MERIT researchers share insights on labour shortages, humanitarian migration & inclusive policies. 💡 Learn more: bit.ly/3OYQ4px

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

🎓 MPP Reflections: First Semester Wrap-Up As our master’s students head into a well-deserved break, Cleo Heyen reflects on a MPP semester filled with learning, collaboration and community. ➡️ Read more: bit.ly/3ZBW78s

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

What kinds of topics do students learn about during our MSc in Public Policy & Human Development? UNU-MERIT's Talitha Dubow shares key points from her recent MPP lecture and explains how the programme supports our students: bit.ly/41uLTcq Applications are open now! 💫

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Can digital platforms transform farming in rural Sri Lanka? 🌾 This Thursday, Antonio Scognamillo (@fao.org) will discuss the impact of an e-extension platform on agriculture, crop diversity and market access. 📅 12 Dec, 12:00 CET 📍 UNU-MERIT & Online ➡️ bit.ly/3BkBFRa

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

#InvestInHumanity 305 million people need aid, yet less than one-third of 2025’s needs are met. UNU-MERIT’s Alexander Hunns reflects on the Global Humanitarian Overview 2025 & the challenges facing the humanitarian system, drawing on his experiences in Rwanda, Colombia, and Kenya. 💡 bit.ly/4f57Txu

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UNU Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre @unumerit.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

🌍 How can our master’s programme lead to a career in Geneva's humanitarian sector? 2021-22 MPP alumna Xiao-Fen Hernan shares her journey from university to her dream job working as a Reporting Associate at the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC). 💬 Read her story: bit.ly/4igygna

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