The Center for Peace and Conflict Studies (CSMK) was founded on October 22, 2019, by a decision of the Senate of the University of Rijeka and operates as part of the Future Institute of the University of Rijeka.
- Name: University of Rijeka, Center for Peace and Conflict Studies
- Short name: CSMK
Activities
- Implementation of lifelong learning,
- development and implementation of new multidisciplinary studies,
- strengthening of existing regional and international networks and cooperation between related centers, institutes, faculties and other institutions,
- designing, applying and implementing scientific and research projects within the social sciences and humanities,
- publishing,
- organization and participation in public programs, events and manifestations, that are carried out with the aim of developing, improving and promoting the academic community,
- organization and participation in public programs, events and manifestations in the field of science and art,
- development of studies, research, plans and projects for the needs of the public sector.
Goals
- Gathering scientists from all over the world with the aim of mutual cooperation and implementation of scientific and research projects that are relevant to the area of Eastern and Southeastern Europe.
- Organizing and implementing education in the form of lifelong learning, in cooperation with other scientific institutions in the Republic of Croatia and with the civil sector on various topics in the field of peace and conflict studies.
- Establishing cooperation between academic studies of the phenomenon of social conflicts and civil society organizations with the aim of having a stronger influence on peace and political processes.
- Establishing a university postgraduate study in the field of peace and conflict studies as the central place for postgraduate studies in this area in the region.
- Establishing cooperation with international centers that deal with similar or the same area of scientific interest.
- Providing a network and infrastructure for the implementation of research projects.
- Influence on public policies in the field of peacebuilding.
Mision and Vision
The vision of the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies is to create a center of scientific and educational activity that will analyze the causes of conflict and the possibilities for peace in the region of Eastern and Southeastern Europe, in cooperation with universities in Croatia and abroad, as well as with civil society organizations dedicated to peace education and peace initiatives. In order to fulfill this vision, regional and transnational cooperation in the field of social sciences and humanities is necessary, cultivating a highly interdisciplinary approach. The vision for establishing the Center also includes influencing public policies, based on scientific research and analysis of past political activity.