We are all familiar with the United Nations and its specialized agencies, funds, and programs like the World Bank Group, the World Health Organization, the World Food Program, UNESCO, and UNICEF. But have you heard of the United Nations University, the UNU? Established in 1975 with a focus on research, training and providing advisory services, it is also a prominent global think tank. With its 7th rector appointed in March, what will be at the top of its agenda? Nearly half a century on, how has the UNU been helping with "the pressing global problems of human survival, development and welfare?"