WUN supports a diverse range of activities across disciplines, establishing international research groups by providing resources, contacts and advice. Through its Research Development fund, WUN supports collaborative research that addresses the overarching theme of sustainable development, including in the following areas:

• Social justice, human rights, inequality
• Sustainable world: cities and urbanization, energy transitions, water and food security
• Mental health, child and maternal health, ageing
• Responsible and ethical use of computing: artificial intelligence, information security, privacy

Visit the main WUN website for more information about the network and its activities.