United Nations University Institute in Macau

11/06/2026

📢 The UNU-DTSD Program 2027 | Apply by 1 October https://unu.edu/merit/training/united-nations-university-program-digital-technology-and-sustainable-development

We invite applications for the United Nations University Program on Digital Technology and Sustainable Development (UNU-DTSD), jointly organized by United Nations University Institute in Macau, United Nations University-MERIT, and United Nations University - EHS.

Tailored for bachelor's or master's students, as well as recent graduates, the programme leverages global expertise in digitalization, public policy, and climate change to enhance participants' international competitiveness, nurturing their research potential and policy awareness in the digital age.

Key Details:
📅 Dates: 18–22 January 2027
🗺️ Venues: UNU-MERIT (Maastricht, the Netherlands) and UNU-EHS (Bonn, Germany)
⏳ Deadline: 1 October 2026 (Early-bird discount available until 1 August 2026)

👉 Full details & registration: https://unu.edu/merit/training/united-nations-university-program-digital-technology-and-sustainable-development

📢 開放申請｜聯合國大學數字技術與可持續發展項目（UNU-DTSD） https://unu.edu/merit/training/united-nations-university-program-digital-technology-and-sustainable-development

由聯合國大學駐澳門研究所（UNU Macau）、聯合國大學馬斯特里赫特經濟與社會創新技術研究所（UNU‑MERIT）以及聯合國大學環境與人類安全研究所（UNU‑EHS）聯合舉辦的“聯合國大學數字技術與可持續發展項目”現已開放申請。

本項目面向高等院校在讀本科生、碩士生及應屆畢業生。項目匯聚數字化技術、公共政策與氣候變化領域的國際資源，旨在提升參與者在數字時代的國際勝任力，並培養其研究潛能與政策素養。

關鍵信息：�
📅 舉辦日期：2027年1月18日至22日
�🗺️ 舉辦地點：UNU-MERIT（荷蘭馬斯特里赫特）及 UNU-EHS（德國波恩）�
⏳ 申請截止日期：2026年10月1日（2026年8月1日前申請可享優惠）�

👉 詳情與報名: https://unu.edu/merit/training/united-nations-university-program-digital-technology-and-sustainable-development

10/06/2026

🚀Connecting China and Portuguese‑speaking countries through innovation and entrepreneurship

We are honoured to continue our support for the 929 Challenge, an initiative fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and cross‑border collaboration between China and Portuguese‑speaking countries.

Dr. Farhan Latif, Post‑Doctoral Fellow at United Nations University Institute in Macau, will serve on this year’s judging panel, bringing his expertise to guide and support emerging startups and innovators.

The 2026 edition will be held for the first time alongside the AIE Expo and will introduce the 929 Acceleration Program, extending support to startups beyond the competition. Building on previous editions, the initiative continues to strengthen connections across China and Portuguese‑speaking countries.

👉 Learn more: www.929challenge.org
Photo: 929 Challenge

🚀以創新創業為紐帶：連接中國與葡語國家

聯合國大學駐澳門研究所很榮幸繼續支持929挑戰賽。這一賽事致力於推動中國與葡語國家之間的創新創業與跨境合作，已成為連接雙方創新生態的重要平台。

今年，研究所博士後研究員 Farhan Latif 將加入評審團，憑借其在可持續發展領域的研究與專業積累，為參賽團隊提供指導，助力初創項目從理念走向實踐。

2026年929賽事將首次與全球智能製造與電子產品博覽會（AIE Expo）同期舉辦，並推出全新的929加速計劃，為初創團隊提供超越比賽本身的持續支持。賽事將進一步深化中國與葡語國家之間的創新合作，推動構建更具活力的跨境創業網絡。

👉 瞭解更多: www.929challenge.org
📷 圖源：929挑戰賽

08/06/2026

Join Dr. Jingbo Huang, Director of UNU Macau, at the Innovate for Impact Workshop at the AI for Good Summit. She will highlight the global importance of using AI for meaningful, measurable outcomes that serve humanity and the planet 👉 https://aiforgood.itu.int/event/innovate-for-impact/

Meet Dr. Jingbo Huang, Director of United Nations University Institute in Macau (UNU Macau), who will be speaking at the AI for Good Global Summit (7–10 July, Geneva). Under their leadership, UNU Macau has expanded its work in digital technologies and for SDGs, with a strong focus on education, training, and research rooted in practical application.

🎟️ Register now: https://loom.ly/Otusyxc

04/06/2026

Rethinking Success in AI: Lessons from Africa’s Grassroots Innovators 💡 https://go.unu.edu/ddU1V
What does it mean for AI to succeed? Is it about publications and breakthroughs, or about tangible improvements in people’s lives?

In this full interview, Dr. Georgina Curto sits down with Carmen Che, Communications Fellow at United Nations University Institute in Macau, to reflect on how African grassroots AI communities are reshaping the answers to these questions.

The conversation explores:
💪 Community‑led innovation – How initiatives like Deep Learning Indaba foster local talent and capacity building.
👐 Inclusive AI futures – Applying AI to challenges in health, financial inclusion, climate resilience, and sustainable development.
🤝 Global collaboration – Why equitable, bidirectional partnerships are essential for AI that works for all.

Watch the full interview: https://go.unu.edu/ddU1V

重新思考人工智能的成功：來自非洲草根創新者的啓示 💡 https://go.unu.edu/ddU1V

人工智能的成功究竟意味著什麼？是以論文數量與技術突破來衡量，還是以人們生活的切實改善為標準？在這次完整訪談中，聯合國大學駐澳門研究所高級研究員兼團隊負責人 Georgina Curto 博士與傳播助理 Carmen Che 展開深入對話，探討非洲基層人工智能社群如何重新定義成功的意義。

訪談亮點：
💪 社區驅動的創新：Deep Learning Indaba 等項目如何培育本地人才、推動能力建設；
👐 包容性的未來：
人工智能如何應用於健康、金融普惠、氣候韌性與可持續發展等領域；
🤝 全球協作：公平、雙向的夥伴關係為何是確保人工智能惠及所有人的關鍵。

📍 觀看完整訪談： https://go.unu.edu/ddU1V

03/06/2026

📧 Sharing insights, building connections: UNU Global AI Network Newsletter Issue 15 https://go.unu.edu/Rn3Lc
We’re glad to bring you the latest updates from the UNU Global AI Network — a platform established in 2024 to foster worldwide cooperation on responsible AI governance and digital development.

You will find:
📘 UNU Global AI Network 2026 Brochure – Explore our updated framework, mission, and strategic priorities for the year.
🎥 Video Recap: UNU Rector AI Lecture III – Catch up on the key insights from the latest flagship lecture.
✍️ Launching the Insight Blog Series – Featuring the inaugural article: “Why AI Governance is a Marathon: Insights from Prof. Ji Weidong.”
👥 Community Event Board – Updates and opportunities from our global network members.

🔗 Access Issue 15 & Full Archive: https://go.unu.edu/Rn3Lc
🌐 Discover the Network: http://unu.edu/AINetwork

📧 分享洞見，共築聯結｜聯合國大學全球人工智能網絡簡報第15期 https://go.unu.edu/Rn3Lc
歡迎閱讀聯合國大學全球人工智能網絡（UNU Global AI Network）最新動態。本網絡成立於2024年，致力於推動全球在負責任的人工智能治理及數字發展領域的廣泛合作。

本期核心看點：
📘 《聯合國大學全球人工智能網絡2026官方手冊》，全面解讀我們全年的最新框架、核心使命與戰略優先事項。
🎥 視頻回放：聯合國大學校長人工智能系列講座（第3講），悉數呈現最新旗艦講座的核心觀點與精彩瞬間。
✍️ “洞察”博客系列重磅上線 ，首期特約文章：《為什麼說人工智能治理是一場馬拉松？季衛東教授的深度洞察》。
👥 社群動態看板，匯集全球網絡成員的最新進展與合作機遇。

🔗 獲取第15期完整內容及往期存檔： https://go.unu.edu/Rn3Lc
🌐 瞭解更多網絡動態： http://unu.edu/AINetwork

02/06/2026

🤝 Advancing cross‑UN synergies for human‑centered innovation
United Nations University Institute in Macau recently welcomed Dr. Wen Hua and Ms. Dandan Zheng from UNFPA China for an exchange on AI governance, sustainable development, and inclusive digital innovation.

Joined by UNU Macau Director Dr. Jingbo Huang and team members, the discussions highlighted the importance of bridging research, policy, and international cooperation to support human‑centered approaches to emerging technologies.

We look forward to continued engagement with United Nations partners and beyond.

🤝 推動聯合國系統協同，共促以人為本的技術創新
聯合國大學駐澳門研究所近日接待了聯合國人口基金駐華代表處的文華博士與鄭單丹女士。

所長黃京波博士及團隊成員共同參與了交流。雙方強調了加強研究、政策與國際合作的緊密銜接，以推動新興技術發展更好地服務人類。

未來，聯合國大學駐澳門研究所將繼續深化與聯合國系統夥伴及其他相關方的互動合作，攜手探索數字技術創新與可持續發展的交匯點。

01/06/2026

REIMAGINING THE WEALTH OF NATIONS: From Invisible Hand to Digital Hand

Next week, join us for a conversation with Prof. Yilei Shao, Founding Dean of the Shanghai AI-Finance School (SAIFS) and SAIFS Research Center at East China Normal University (ECNU), and Director of the UNU Hub for AI-Finance at ECNU.

🗓️ 5 June 2026, 18:30–19:30 JST
📍 UNU Headquarters, Tokyo
🌐 English

Prof. Yilei Shao will join UNU Rector Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala for a discussion on how technologies are transforming concepts of capital, resources and economic activity in the era of AI. The discussion will also explore the need for new governance frameworks to address emerging risks and promote accountability, transparency and fairness.

Learn more and register now: https://go.unu.edu/CP7am

29/05/2026

💡 New Dialogue Series | Africa Leading the Global Effort for AI that Works for All

The traditional landscape of academic assessment is shifting. A new consensus is emerging: we need to redefine incentive structures to join research evaluation with real-world contributions, ensuring technology transcends the lab to address community needs.

In this clip, Dr. Georgina Curto Rex, Senior Researcher and Team Lead at United Nations University Institute in Macau, explores this paradigm shift. She advocates for a "hybrid ecosystem" where academia, industry, and policymakers converge. By bridging the gap between research and policy, we can foster a mission-driven, agile approach to AI that prioritizes human well-being.

Read the full article: https://www.nature.com/articles/d44148-025-00141-1

💡 全新對話系列第四期 | 非洲引領全球，創造惠及所有人的人工智能
傳統的學術評價體系正面臨變革，一個新的共識正在形成：我們必須重構激勵機制，將科研評估與社會影響深度掛鈎，鼓勵技術真正走進社區、解決現實痛點。

在本期訪談中，聯合國大學駐澳門研究所高級研究員兼團隊負責人 Georgina Curto博士探討了科研範式的轉型。她強調，學術界、產業界與政府應共同構建“混合生態系統”，通過加強科研與政策的深度連接，推動一種以使命為導向、高效且惠及民生的科研新路徑。

閱讀全文: https://www.nature.com/articles/d44148-025-00141-1

28/05/2026

🚀 Launching the UNU Global AI Network Insight Blog Series | #1: Why AI Governance is a Marathon 👉 https://go.unu.edu/iHfou

As we celebrate our 2nd anniversary, the UNU Global AI Network is proud to introduce the Insight Blog Series: a platform for members to share timely, policy‑relevant perspectives on the critical intersection of AI and sustainable development.

Our inaugural blog features Professor Ji Weidong, Co‑Chair of the UNU Global AI Network Board and Distinguished Chair Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

🔑 Key insight: Technological acceleration is rapidly outpacing institutional adaptation. To safeguard our future, global and adaptive governance is no longer optional — it is essential. Read the full blog: https://go.unu.edu/iHfou

💡 The Insight Series is open to all members, we welcome contributions that spark dialogue on responsible AI governance, ethics, innovation, and digital development.

👉 Review the guidelines & submit your insight: https://go.unu.edu/uSajj

Photo: Chen Qinghui, GZ-CMC

🚀 聯合國大學全球人工智能網絡洞察博客系列重磅上線 | 第一期：為什麼人工智能治理是一場馬拉松？👉 https://go.unu.edu/iHfou

正值成立兩週年之際，聯合國大學全球人工智能網絡（UNU Global AI Network）隆重推出洞察博客系列（Insight Blog Series）：這是一個專為成員打造的交流平台，旨在分享關於人工智能與可持續發展這一關鍵交匯領域、兼具時效性與政策相關性的前沿觀點。

作為本系列的開篇之作，我們特別邀請到聯合國大學全球人工智能網絡理事會聯席主席、上海交通大學文科資深教授季衛東，分享其關於人工智能治理的洞見。

🔑 關鍵洞察：技術的加速迭代正深刻挑戰著現有制度的適應能力。為了守護人類共同的未來，構建全球化、敏捷且具適應性的人工智能治理框架，已不再是一個可選項，而是至關重要的必然選擇。閱讀全文: https://go.unu.edu/iHfou

💡 洞察博客系列現已面向全體成員開放，歡迎踴躍投稿，共同激發關於負責任的人工智能治理、倫理、創新及數字發展的深度對話。

👉 點擊鏈接，查看投稿指南並提交您的洞察：https://go.unu.edu/uSajj

圖源：廣州日報新花城記者陳慶輝

26/05/2026

🎉 Celebrating Our 2‑Year Anniversary: The UNU Global AI Network 2026 Brochure is out! 👉 https://go.unu.edu/MxNn9

Established in 2024 to foster multi‑stakeholder cooperation on responsible AI governance and digital development, the UNU Global AI Network has rapidly evolved into a vibrant, diverse, and truly global community. Today, we bring together 129 members from 37 countries across four continents.

Over the past two years, our journey has been marked by:
- 3 UNU Rector AI Lecture Series by Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala, advancing dialogue on AI and sustainable development.
- 1 landmark report on Interoperability in AI Safety Governance on 4 countries.
- On‑site member meetings at the AI for Good Summit and the UNU Macau AI Conference.
- Multiple online gatherings and exchanges, strengthening collaboration across borders.

✨ Join us in shaping responsible AI governance and inclusive digital transformation worldwide.

⏬ Download the 2026 Brochure: https://go.unu.edu/MxNn9
🌐 Know more about us: https://unu.edu/ainetwork

🎉 慶祝我們的兩週年：聯合國大學全球人工智能網絡2026官方手冊正式發佈！ 👉 https://go.unu.edu/MxNn9

聯合國大學全球人工智能網絡（UNU Global AI Network）自2024年成立以來，致力於推動多方合作，共同促進負責任的人工智能治理與數字發展。兩年間，網絡已成長為一個充滿活力、多元包容、真正具有全球視野的共同體，匯聚了來自四大洲37個國家的129位成員。

過去兩年，我們攜手同行，共同書寫了多個里程碑：
- 3場聯合國大學校長人工智能系列講座，由Tshilidzi Marwala教授主講，持續深化人工智能與可持續發展的對話；
-1份里程碑式研究報告，聚焦四個國家人工智能安全治理的互操作性；
-在人工智能向善全球峰會（AI for Good）和聯合國大學駐澳門研究所人工智能大會期間舉辦多場網絡成員交流會；
-多場線上會議與交流活動，不斷加強國際交流與知識共享。

✨ 誠邀您加入我們，共同塑造全球負責任的人工智能治理，推動包容性數字化轉型。

⏬ 下載 2026 官方手冊：https://go.unu.edu/MxNn9
🌐 瞭解更多：https://unu.edu/ainetwork