The Center conducts multidisciplinary research aimed at promoting positive peace, social justice and economic stability. It analyzes conflicts, develops methods for their transformation and uses them as catalysts for positive change. Through mentoring and funding projects of young scientists, the Center trains new generations of researchers and leaders. It also connects local communities with global scientific trends, focusing on the specific challenges of Southeast Europe and their integration into the broader context of stability and development.
Thematically, the Center is primarily engaged in scientific research in the following areas:
- peace and conflict
- public policy
- youth
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New Seriously Balkans podcast episode on mining and environmental justice in the Western Balkans
A new episode of the Seriously Balkans podcast series explores mining, environmental justice, and large-scale investment projects in the Western Balkans, with a focus on how green transition policies are reshaping governance and public trust across the region. The episode features two CSMK members: Dr Barbara Frey, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow, and Dr Tena Prelec,…
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PD4D partner meeting held in Rijeka
From May 10 to 14, a partner meeting was held in Rijeka as part of the PD4D – Professional Development of Youth Workers project. The University of Rijeka is participating in the project as a partner through the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, which leads the activities on behalf of the University. The lead…
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First Focus Groups Held as Part of the EUINSPIRE Project
Two focus groups were held at the Student Dormitory in Moravice on the topic of young people’s needs, motivation, and the obstacles they face when engaging in decision-making processes. During the sessions, students shared their views on issues that are currently important to them, the barriers that make it more difficult for them to participate…
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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 Commission for her research project ENVIJUST-WB: Green Transition and Environmental Justice in the European Periphery: Asymmetries and Contestation in the Western Balkans. The fellowship will be hosted by the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (CSMK) at the University of Rijeka and amounts to…
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Research by Dr. Tena Prelec informs the UK Anti-Corruption Strategy 2025
Research conducted by Dr. Tena Prelec, Assistant Professor at the University of Rijeka and member of the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (CSMK), has informed the UK Anti-Corruption Strategy 2025, published by the UK Government. The Strategy draws on findings from Indulging Kleptocracy (Oxford University Press, 2025), co-authored by Dr. Prelec together with John…
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New Research Project on the Impact of the EU Recovery and Resilience Mechanism on Croatian Public Policy
A four-year research project has been launched at the University of Rijeka to examine how the European Union’s Recovery and Resilience Mechanism (RRM) influences the design, implementation, and content of national public policies in the Republic of Croatia. The project focuses on the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), the key instrument through which the…