Center for Peace and Conflict Studies

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About the Center

The Center was founded in 2019 with the aim of interdisciplinary study of social conflicts and peacebuilding, and operates within the Institute for the Future of the University of Rijeka. It conducts scientific research, develops new study programs, and organizes lifelong learning. It actively cooperates with international scientific institutions, strengthens academic networks, and participates in public programs and publishing activities. The Center strives to provide a network and infrastructure for research projects and contribute to the shaping of peace and political processes.

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fotka konfa beyond commemoration

19.03.2026.

— 20.03.2026.

Međunarodna konferencija u Rijeci o inkluzivnim pristupima memorijalizaciji na Zapadnom Balkanu

  • Rijeka

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17.03.2026.

International conference in Rijeka to explore inclusive approaches to memorialisation in the Western Balkans

The British Council and the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Rijeka will host an international conference titled “Beyo…

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11.03.2026.

Three-day pilot workshop “Conflict Transformation in Theory and Practice” held for UNIRI staff

Organized by the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, in cooperation with the Institute for Democracy, Social Justice and Sustainable Development…

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09.03.2026.

Launching the EUINSPIRE Project – Young People Co-Creating the Future of Europe

On Friday, 27 February 2026, together with partner organisations we officially launched the international project EUINSPIRE – Engaging Young…

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25.02.2026.

Militarization and Conscientious Objection in Rijeka Secondary Schools

In cooperation with the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Rijeka, the Centre for Peace Studies, and the Delta Association,…

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23.02.2026.

Launch of UNIRI Peace Talks webinar series, with the presentation of the book “Constructive Resistance”

Center for Peace and Conflict Studies of the University of Rijeka (Croatia) is launching UNIRI Peace Talks, a series of online seminars aiming…

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13.02.2026.

Implementation of the microcredential program “Public Policy Analysis” started

From January 29 to February 1, the first block of lectures was held in Rijeka as part of the implementation of the microcredential program “Publ…

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12.02.2026.

Dr. Barbara Frey awarded an MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship at CSMK for ENVIJUST-WB

Dr. Barbara Frey has been awarded a prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA PF) by the European…

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03.02.2026.

Tena Prelec in Večernji list on Democratic Backsliding and “Creeping Authoritarianism”

Assistant Professor Dr. Tena Prelec, from the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Rijeka, gave an extensive interview to…

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