Previous RAUN Themes

Each academic year is devoted to one core theme of global topical relevance. The theme serves as a reference for our UN partners, when they design the  concrete research projects to be carried out by our students. Furthermore, the theme serves as guiding concept in the three workshop session, which are held in three different cities each year.

2022 Academy

Theme: "A common approach to leaving no one behind: how to reduce inequalities through innovation"
More information on the theme can be found here
More information on the research projects related to this theme can be found here

2021 Academy

Theme: "COVID-19 recovery: towards more resilient and inclusive solutions"
More information on the theme can be found here
More information on the research projects related to this theme can be found here

2020 Academy

Theme: "Partnership and Cooperation for the Future: 75 Years of UN Action"
More information on the theme can be found here
More information on the research projects related to this theme can be found here

2019-2020 Academy

Theme: "Environmental and Socioeconomic Sustainability: How to Create Lasting Impacts"
More information on the theme can be found here
More information on the research projects related to this theme can be found here

2018-2019 Academy

Theme: "Innovations for Development: Towards Sustainable, Inclusive, and Peaceful Societies"
More information on the theme can be found here
More information on the research projects related to this theme can be found here

2017-2018 Academy

Theme: "Women and Girls in a Changing World: Prospects and Challenges"
More information on the theme can be found here
More information on the research projects related to this theme can be found here