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Central and Eastern European Security Cooperation Cluster

Horizon Europe project (TWINNING-WIDERA)
🇪🇺 How does #HorizonEurope really work?
At the latest #CENTREPEACE RMA Breakfast, Ladislav Čoček from MUNI explained the structure, funding, and strategy behind Europe’s top research programme ☕💬

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CENTREPEACE RMA Breakfast: Navigating Horizon Europe
RMA Breakfast with Ladislav Čoček explored how Horizon Europe works and how to approach successful project proposals.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Thank you for the #Aleksanteri2025! Stay tuned for the #Aleksanteri2026 Conference, “Mapping Security in Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia: Fault Lines and Frontlines,” organized in collaboration with the @centrepeace.bsky.social project 21-23 October 2026!
October 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
🤖 Human or AI? That was the question at the CENTREPEACE booth during the #EuropeanResearchersNight in Brno!
Together with Fakecscape, we challenged visitors to spot real posts — and discover why critical thinking matters more than ever 💭💡

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October 24, 2025 at 10:50 AM
💬 From conflict to cooperation?
On Aug 12, Dr. Zinaida Bechná explored the South Caucasus & its future paths to peace at @helsinkiuni. 🌍✨

#SouthCaucasus #ConflictResolution

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August 15, 2025 at 11:42 AM
On May 28, CENTREPEACE held its Interim Project Meeting in Helsinki 🧩
Consortium members reviewed year one, planned ahead, and shared ideas on building stronger European research partnerships.

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#CENTREPEACE #SecurityResearch #EUProjects
August 5, 2025 at 8:13 AM
AI meets cognitive warfare 🇫🇮🧠

At the CENTREPEACE matchmaking event (26–27 May, Helsinki), experts from 10+ institutions teamed up to tackle influence operations and hybrid threats. New networks, new ideas!

#CENTREPEACE #AI #Security

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July 15, 2025 at 11:01 AM
📣 No War, No Peace?
Join Dr. Zinaida Bechná for a public lecture on conflict & power in the South Caucasus.

🗓️ 12 Aug | 15:00 EEST
📍 University of Helsinki + Online
🔗 Register by 10 Aug: elomake.helsinki.fi/lomakkeet/13...

#CENTREPEACE #PublicLecture #Geopolitics
July 1, 2025 at 1:04 PM
What’s it like to apply for a top-tier European research grant?

At How to Succeed with an ERC Advanced Grant, Prof. Matthew Rampley gave a behind-the-scenes look at writing, applying, and bouncing back from rejection.

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June 27, 2025 at 7:44 AM
📚 The Art of Academic Publishing: Do’s and Don’ts — a CENTREPEACE lecture shedding light on the real challenges of getting research published.

Monika Brusenbauch Meislová & Kateřina Šipulová shared practical tips, motivation, and behind-the-scenes truths.

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June 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
F-35 in Czechia? 🇨🇿✈️

At a CENTREPEACE lecture, Dr. Thomas-Durell Young raised key questions:

– Are F-35s right for Czech missions?
– Can our infrastructure & training keep up?
– How does this shift Czechia's NATO role?

🔗 muni.cz/go/c52605
May 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
☕ How do you get a GA ČR Junior Star grant?

At our RMA Breakfast, Jakub Drápal (Charles Uni) shared insights on research vision, time planning & bridging his Junior Star project with an ERC proposal.

💡 Ambition + strategy = success
#JuniorStar #GACR #CENTREPEACE #ResearchFunding

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Inspiration for young scientists: the RMA Breakfast with Jakub Drápal
How to get the prestigious GA ČR Junior Star grant? Jakub Drápal shares his experience, advice and tips for future applicants.
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May 13, 2025 at 10:11 AM
☕ What happens when ERC proposals go unfunded?

At our RMA Breakfast, Assoc. Prof. Hana Macháčková introduced ERC CZ – a national “Plan B” for strong, unfunded ERC projects. 🔎

Her project PACC got 2-year support.

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April 22, 2025 at 11:59 AM
We would like to invite you to the lecture "Air Force Modernisation in Czechia: Financial and Institutional Challenges"

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April 17, 2025 at 12:22 PM
🕊️ PhD researchers from @prioresearch.bsky.social, Masaryk Uni & @aleksanteri-uh.bsky.social gathered at PRIO (Apr 3–4) for the CENTREPEACE Junior Scholar Symposium

They tackled security challenges from climate risks to hybrid threats & built strong crossborder ties

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April 17, 2025 at 8:56 AM
📝 Academic Publishing Workshop Masaryk University

Lynn Nygaard led a hands-on course for PhD students & early-career researchers on writing for journals—covering structure, argumentation, submissions & reviewer feedback.

Clear writing = better science! 🌍📄

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Writing for Publication in Academic Journals Workshop
Masaryk University welcomed academic writing expert Lynn Nygaard, who led an intensive workshop on publishing in peer-reviewed journals. The course offered valuable advice to PhD students and young sc...
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April 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Lynn Nygaard (@PRIOresearch) led a workshop & mentoring at Masaryk University on gender challenges in academia—discussing barriers, career growth, and systemic solutions.

Equality in research strengthens us all! 💡📚

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April 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
📝 Writing Detox Workshop
How to write clearly & with purpose? Lynn Nygaard from @PRIOresearch led a hands-on workshop to help academics refine their writing, structure research, and engage readers.

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Writing Detox Workshop
How to write clearly, effectively and with a clear research purpose? This was the focus of the Writing Detox workshop led by Lynn Nygaard from the Peace Research Institute Oslo, who visited Masaryk University in March and gave valuable advice to academics working on their academic texts.
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March 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🎓 RMA Breakfast: ERC Thoughts 🌟 On Feb 24, #CENTREPEACE explored ERC Consolidator Grants with Prof. David Kosař, who shared insights from his ERC journey.

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February 28, 2025 at 10:35 AM
✈️Project manager of CENTREPEACE visited @prioresearch.bsky.social for a project management knowledge exchange, including a project writing week and collaborative meetings. Boosting research excellence through international collaboration! 🌍

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Experience Exchange in Project Management at PRIO
The Project Manager of the CENTREPEACE project visited PRIO, participating in a project development week. The visit included individual meetings with PRIO staff and a presentation of processes at Masa...
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February 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
🎓 ERC Starting – Journey to Success 🌟

On Dec 5, #CENTREPEACE hosted the RMA Breakfast at Masaryk University with doc. Michal Smetana, who shared his inspiring journey to securing an ERC Starting Grant.

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RMA Breakfast:
CENTREPEACE hosted an inspiring RMA Breakfast focused on ERC Starting grants. Doc. PhDr. Michal Smetana, Ph.D., shared insights into his journey to securing an ERC Starting project.
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December 17, 2024 at 11:29 AM
📖 CENTREPEACE hosted a seminar with Prof. Veli-Pekka Tynkkynen, focusing on scientific excellence, publication strategies, and comparing Finnish and Czech research evaluation systems. The event fostered collaboration and future partnerships.
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Advancing Scientific Excellence: A Seminar with Prof. Veli-Pekka Tynkkynen
On December 3, 2024, Prof. Veli-Pekka Tynkkynen led a seminar at Masaryk University focused on best practices in research excellence, including publication strategies, project applications, and compar...
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December 13, 2024 at 11:25 AM
What went wrong in Europe-Russia relations? 🤔

From Dec 2-4, #CENTREPEACE organized the lecture series "How Europe Got Russia Wrong" at FSS MU. Prof. Veli-Pekka Tynkkynen challenged students to rethink energy, security, and environmental strategies. 🌍

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December 9, 2024 at 10:23 AM