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.

_

2025-2026 Academy

Theme: "Global transformation for future generations"
More information on this research theme can be found here

_

2024-2025 Academy

Theme: "Pact for the Future: A new order of international cooperation that delivers a better present and safeguards the future?"
More information on this research theme can be found here
More information on the research projects related to this theme can be found here

_

2023-2024 Academy

Theme: "Crisis management and resilience: responding to future global challenges"
More information on this research theme can be found here
More information on the research projects related to this theme can be found here

_

2022 Academy

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