Date Day/time Session Teacher
Sunday, 2 Feb 15:00–22:00 Arrival in Macau, free acativities Min Wang
Monday, 3 Feb 09:00–10:30 Opening and Icebreaker; The UN System Min Yang
11:00–12:30 The SDGs and Technology Min Yang
14:00–15:30 AI Fundamentals Serge Stinckwich
18:00 Departure for Frankfurt (Flight: 00:15) Min Wang
Tuesday, 4 Feb 07:05–14:00 Arrival Frankfurt, Bus City Tour Jia'an
14:00–17:00 Travel to Massstricht Jia'an
17:00–18:00 City Walk with Student Mentors Jia'an
Wednesday, 5 Feb 09:00–10:30 Welcome to UNU-MERIT, Introduction to the Research Agenda and Educational Activities Mindel van de Laar
Emanuele Pugliese
11:00–12:30 AI for Research – Prompt Engineering Serge Stinckwich
14:00–15:30 AI for Research – Practical Examples Serge Stinckwich
16:00–17:30 Maastricht City Tour on the Solar Panel Bus Mindel van de Laar
Thursday, 6 Feb 09:00–10:30 AI for Policy - Industrial and Innovation Systems Emanuele Pugliese
11:00–12:30 AI for Policy - Using AI to Estimate the Impact of AI on Jobs Tommaso Ciarli
14:00–15:30 Group Exercise Emanuele Pugliese and Serge Stinckwich
16:00–17:30 Campus Tour to Maastricht University Mindel van de Laar
Friday, 7 Feb 09:00–10:30 AI for Policy – Sustainable Development Emanuele Pugliese
11:00–12:30 AI for Policy - Using AI in the Policy Design and Evaluation for the Green Transition Tommaso Ciarli
14:00–15:30 Group Exercise Emanuele Pugliese and Serge Stinckwich
16:00–17:30 Meet with NGOs TBD Mindel van de Laar
Saturday, 8 Feb 09:00–13:00 Day Excursion with Boat Tour on the Maas River to the Mergel Caves Mindel van de Laar
13:00–18:00 Free Time
Sunday, 9 Feb 11:00–13:00 Travel by Bus to Bonn / Departure Min Wang
Monday, 10 Feb 09:00–10:30 Introduction of UNU-EHS Xiaomeng & Karen
11:00–12:30 AI for Disaster Risk Reduction David, Tatiana, Eric
14:00–15:30 AI for Disaster Risk Management David, Tatiana, Eric
16:00–17:30 Explore UN Campus
Tuesday, 11 Feb 09:00–10:30 Economics of Climate Adaptation (ECA) and Climada David, Maxim
11:00–12:30 UN System in Europe
14:00–17:30 AI and its applications in remote sensing satellite data David, Sonia, Dhiraj, Martin
Wednesday, 12 Feb 09:00–10:30 AI and Climate Action Serge, David
11:00–12:30 Agent Based Modeling Serge
14:00–17:30 City Tour /Musuem Tour Jia'an
Thursday, 13 Feb 09:00–12:30 AI and its applications in remote sensing satellite data David, Sonia, Dhiraj, Martin
14:00–17:30 Presentation & Closing Serge
Friday, 14 Feb 09:00–17:30 Cologn City Tour (D&R) Min Wang
Saturday, 15 Feb 09:00 Departure

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You will arrive in Macau during the most pleasant season of the year, with mild temperatures and comfortable weather conditions that are perfect for exploring the city.

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Our hotel in Macau is ideally situated directly opposite the UNU Macau campus, offering unprecedented convenience for attending classes. You may even have a direct view of the classroom facilities from your room.

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The hotel features a beautifully designed rooftop garden that serves as an excellent venue for group discussions, informal meetings, and social interactions with your fellow participants.

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We recommend taking advantage of your Sunday arrival to begin immersing yourself in Macau's rich cultural heritage, which spans centuries of Portuguese and Chinese influences. The university campus enjoys a prime location, with an impressive array of historical landmarks, cultural sites, and architectural wonders all within comfortable walking distance, making it easy to explore during your free time.

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The Guia Lighthouse and Chapel, situated atop Guia Hill, marks the highest point on the Macau Peninsula. Built in 1865, it holds the distinction of being the first modern lighthouse on the Chinese coast and continues to serve as an important maritime navigational aid. The historic structure beautifully combines Western and Chinese architectural elements, embodying Macau's unique cultural fusion.

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The AI fundamentals and UN system introduction classes will be held in our beautiful heritage building. The building housing the United Nations University Institute in Macau (UNU Macau) has a notable history linked to its previous owner, the renowned Portuguese architect José Manuel de Sousa Mendes, also known as Mendes.

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The building not only serves as a center for research and education but also stands as a testament to Macau’s architectural heritage. It reflects the city’s unique blend of cultural influences and modern development.

In the first part of the training program aims to equip participants with fundamental knowledge of AI, gaining a solid understanding of its core principles and applications as well as the potential of AI for social good - i.e., how it can address global challenges and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Participants will learn how to leverage AI as a research tool, to understand and identify the ethical considerations surrounding AI, and recognize the importance of youth perspectives in AI design.


We are heading to Hong Kong airport at the end of the day by bus directly from your classroom.