The Center actively works to strengthen social cohesion through the advocacy of policies that promote positive peace, social justice and economic stability. Through partnerships with local and international organizations and institutions, it creates networks for collaboration between researchers, decision makers and communities. It organizes dialogues, public initiatives and educational programs that will empower citizens and institutions in the constructive resolution of conflicts. Special emphasis is placed on connecting local communities with global scientific trends, in order to integrate regional challenges into the broader context of stability and development.
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Head of the Centre at the round table on the recognition of youth work in Croatia
The Head of the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, dr. Marko Kovačić, assoc. prof., participated in the national round table on the recognition of youth work. The round table was held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, and brought together representatives of relevant institutions, professional and civil society organizations, practitioners, and experts in the field…
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Representative of the Center on the panel about the doctoral study
As part of the VI. International scientific, professional and artistic conference “Young scientists in dialogue”, which was held on June 5 and 6 in Varaždin, at the University of North, a panel discussion was held on experiences within the doctoral study “Media and Communication” at the same University. Dr. Mario Žuliček, associate at the Center…
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Centre’s Head at the 4th European Youth Work Convention
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Marko Kovačić, Head of the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, participated as a member of the Croatian delegation at the 4th European Youth Work Convention (EYWC), held on 21–22 May 2025 in Valletta, Malta. The EYWC is the most significant European event dedicated to the field of youth work, organised every…
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First in-person project meeting held as part of the “PD4D – Professional Development of Youth Workers” project
As part of the Erasmus+ project PD4D – Professional Development of Youth Workers, the first in-person project meeting was held, bringing together representatives from partner universities in Estonia, Ireland, North Macedonia, Australia, and Croatia. During the meeting, project partners collaboratively reviewed Work Package 2, which focuses on research and a comprehensive literature review in the…
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Presentation of the book Resisting inter-ethnic violence by Valentina Otmačić at the Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies of the University of Granada, Spain
On Wednesday, 14 May, the Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies (IPAZ) of the University of Granada (Spain) organized the presentation of the book Resisting inter-ethnic violence: community approaches to conflict transformation in Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina authored by Valentina Otmačić, deputy head of the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies of the University of Rijeka.…
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Project meeting of the Public Policy Colloquium project
On Cres, in the Moises Palace, from May 9 to 11, a meeting was held as part of the Public Political Colloquium project. Members of the project team were finishing an article on policy style and policy goals. In addition, they agreed on a strategy for mainstreaming public policy education at the University of Rijeka.