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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CPCS as the Holder of the Erasmus+ Mobility Accreditation for the University of Rijeka
The University of Rijeka has been awarded an Erasmus+ accreditation in the field of youth for the implementation of mobility activities focused on study visits, for the period from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027. The Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies will act as the holder of the activities. The Erasmus+ accreditation is…
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Guest lecture of dr. Valentina Otmačić at the Faculty of Arts in Ljubljana
Dr. Valentina Otmačić, Deputy Head of the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Rijeka, delivered a guest lecture in Ljubljana on 8 December 2025. Dr. Otmačić visited Ljubljana at the invitation of Assoc. Prof. Alenka Bartulović from the Department of Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology at the Faculty of Arts, University of…
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Dr. Valentina Otmačić at the Zagreb International scientific conference After wars: consequences, lessons, interpretations
The international scientific conference titled “After Wars: Consequences, Lessons, Interpretations” was held in Zagreb on 21-22 November 2025. It was organized by the journal Tragovi and the Institute of Social Sciences from Belgrade. The conference was attended by 47 authors from 11 countries, among them Dr. Valentina Otmačić, Deputy Head of the Center for Peace…
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Mario Žuliček participated in professional training at Tallinn University.
Dr. Mario Žuliček participated in a staff mobility program for professional development within the framework of the Erasmus+ program. The mobility took place at Tallinn University from September 22 to October 31, 2026, combining both physical and virtual components. The focus of the mobility and professional training was the analysis of the implementation of study…
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Dr. Valentina Otmačić at the Second International Peace Forum in Granada (Spain)
The University of Granada in Spain hosted the academic aspects of the Second International Peace Forum (II Foro Internacional de Paz) held from October 20 to 25, 2025. As a space that fosters academic, activist, and artistic exchange and reflection on peace from multiple perspectives, the Forum brought together over 100 participants from numerous countries…
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Marko Kovačić’s presentation at the international conference in Brussels
Assoc. Prof. Marko Kovačić, Head of the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (CSMK) at the University of Rijeka, presented at the international conference Youth Perspectives in Contemporary Europe: New Tasks for Research and Policy, held on 20–21 October 2025 in Brussels. He delivered a presentation titled Learning from national and local approaches to youth mainstreaming and the use of…