Thematic Hubs
A UNI Hub is a consortium of universities that agree to work on the same thematic priority under the principles of mutual collaboration, exchange and learning, producing outputs which strengthen the role of universities in forwarding sustainable urban development.
The Hubs established under the umbrella of UNI are to link the ongoing related work of UN-Habitat to the work the Hub does on the subject. Through active collaborations UN-Habitat and these academic consortia are to forward research and action on the thematic target, promoting education, policy advice and professional development which are updated to current urban realities, and which have a strong focus on translating into direct impacts on the city level.
Find a full definition of a UNI Hub, as well as requirements and roles involved here
The active Hubs of UNI are found under Thematic Hubs. Here you can see the current news, related materials, associated partners and upcoming events of each Hub, as well as find out how to become actively engaged in their work.
Habitat UNI is UN-Habitat’s partnership with universities worldwide.
UNI (previously HPUI – Habitat Partner University Initiative) was introduced as a means of promoting cooperation between UN-Habitat and institutions of higher education, as well as facilitating exchange and cooperation among universities globally. UNI promotes universities becoming closer partners of cities, actively engaged in problem solving, thus closing the gap between academia and practice and encouraging collaborative learning. UNI promotes and facilitates the dissemination of educational and research products of its members and involve scholars, researchers and students in a number of activities.
The partnership is open, and invites all levels of academia to engage.
The collaborations aspire to create the next generation of urban leaders, managers, researchers and practitioners. UN-Habitat acts as a catalyst, facilitating partnerships between universities and other agenda partners.
To the right you will find more information on how to become a member, as well as information on current activities and collaborations of UNI.