What is UniPID?
UniPID is a network of Finnish universities that supports interdisciplinary studies and research, as well as societal impact and partnerships of universities related to global sustainable development.
Right Now
October 10, 2025 — Face behind the course: Meet Dele Raheem!
Meet Bamidele “Dele” Raheem, the face behind the UniPID virtual course Climate and Food Security in the Arctic with Global Consequences. With a career that bridges food science, education, and environmental studies, Dele invites students to explore how climate change impacts food systems from...
August 21, 2025 — UniPID receives funding through the Team Finland Knowledge Programme 2025
With this funding, UniPID will coordinate the project “Virtual Studies for Global Sustainable Development in Southern African Collaboration” (GLOBUS), developed together with Finnish and African universities to strengthen partnerships in the field of global development studies.
June 17, 2025 — Story Behind the Research: Meet Abraham Openy, Bridging the Climate-Health Nexus in Sub-Saharan Africa
Abraham is one of our new DocNet members and part of the SusTra doctoral pilot. A medical doctor by training, he shares his passion for researching the respiratory health impacts of air pollution in sub-Saharan Africa. His work bridges public health, climate justice, and health systems resilience...
What does UniPID do?
For Students
Interested in studying sustainable development? UniPID offers virtual courses and a Study Module in Sustainable Development.
Already studying development? UniPID awards a yearly Master’s Award in Development Studies and supports the training and networking of Finnish doctoral students.
For Researchers
Researching issues relevant to development? UniPID organizes scientific events and informs about research calls and funding opportunities.
Interested in research policy? UniPID impacts research agendas and funding priorities and supports Finnish participation in research consortia and policy dialogues.
For Society
Interested in the societal impact of universities? UniPID supports universities’ efforts to foster their response to global challenges.
Looking for expertise? UniPID facilitates Finnish researchers’ input in national and international development policy, and connects Finnish universities with other relevant stakeholders.