The Center develops educational programs, workshops, and consultations to empower communities and individuals to constructively resolve conflicts. Through mentoring and supporting young scholars, it fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in the field of peace studies. The focus is on training new generations of researchers and leaders who will promote positive peace and conflict transformation. The programs are tailored to the specific challenges of Southeast Europe and linked to global scientific and educational initiatives.
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Dr Tena Prelec Participates in International Academic and Policy Events in Astana
In June 2026, Dr Tena Prelec, Assistant Professor at the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (CSMK), University of Rijeka, visited Astana, Kazakhstan, where she took part in a series of academic and policy events focusing on transnational finance, corruption, and international cooperation in tackling illicit financial flows. As part of the GI-ACE project, she…
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Public Policy Analysis Program Completed at the University of Rijeka
The microcredential program Public Policy Analysis concluded with a final event held on 8 and 9 June on the island of Cres. This is the first academic program in the field of public policy in Croatia, implemented by the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Rijeka. The program ran from January…
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From libraries for youth to libraries with youth
On Wednesday, 27 May 2026, the 60th ZKD Forum, titled „From libraries for youth to libraries with youth, or how to turn users into co creators”, was held at the Moneterra space (HNB) at Europski trg in Zagreb. The forum was organised by the Zagreb Library Association and Moneterra. The interactive workshop was led by…
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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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Information Day on MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships Held
An information day dedicated to Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA PF) was organised on 13.05. by the Agency for Mobility and EU Programmes for researchers interested in applying to this prestigious Horizon Europe funding programme. The event was organised by Sandra Vidović, Head of Department for Legal and Financial Affairs of Horizon Europe and Mobility…
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Research Seminar Held with Dr. Milica Popović
On Thursday, April 16, 2026, the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies of the University of Rijeka hosted Dr. Milica Popović, a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute for Cultural Studies of the Austrian Academy of Sciences in Vienna. Dr. Popović is the lead of the research project The Silence of Saying No: (Un)Remembering Deserters from…