UppsalaPeaceConflict
@uupeace.bsky.social
Department of Peace and Conflict Research, Uppsala University
Following her promotion to Professor in the spring, Desirée Nilsson today gave her inaugural lecture titled Who gets to participate in peace processes? (Vem får vara med i fredsprocesser?)
Thank you, Professor Nilsson, for an excellent lecture and congratulations once more on your promotion! 💐
Thank you, Professor Nilsson, for an excellent lecture and congratulations once more on your promotion! 💐
November 11, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Following her promotion to Professor in the spring, Desirée Nilsson today gave her inaugural lecture titled Who gets to participate in peace processes? (Vem får vara med i fredsprocesser?)
Thank you, Professor Nilsson, for an excellent lecture and congratulations once more on your promotion! 💐
Thank you, Professor Nilsson, for an excellent lecture and congratulations once more on your promotion! 💐
At the 2nd International Peace Forum in Granada, Spain, Professor Ashok Swain spoke about the importance of peace and peace education. He also participated in a high-level roundtable on security, democracy, and peacebuilding. For his work in peace education, the organisers gifted him a portrait.
October 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
At the 2nd International Peace Forum in Granada, Spain, Professor Ashok Swain spoke about the importance of peace and peace education. He also participated in a high-level roundtable on security, democracy, and peacebuilding. For his work in peace education, the organisers gifted him a portrait.
In his analysis of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, Professor Peter Wallensteen finds it noteworthy that Maria Corina Machado was nominated for the prize by a number of Republican US Senators.
Read the analysis: www.uu.se/en/departmen...
Read the analysis: www.uu.se/en/departmen...
October 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM
In his analysis of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, Professor Peter Wallensteen finds it noteworthy that Maria Corina Machado was nominated for the prize by a number of Republican US Senators.
Read the analysis: www.uu.se/en/departmen...
Read the analysis: www.uu.se/en/departmen...
Our department has been engaged, since last year, in establishing Italy’s first Peace School in Naples. Today, during the inauguration ceremony, Professor @ashoswai.bsky.social delivered a talk titled “The World Needs Peace Now More Than Ever.”
October 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Our department has been engaged, since last year, in establishing Italy’s first Peace School in Naples. Today, during the inauguration ceremony, Professor @ashoswai.bsky.social delivered a talk titled “The World Needs Peace Now More Than Ever.”
📢 Join us in Stockholm for EBA’s seminar Conflict, Democracy & Peace: Exploring What Works (15 Oct, 13:30).
Jennina Kotajoki, Gudlaug Olafsdottir, and Juan Diego Duque Salazar will present policy briefs based on their recent dissertations at the DPCR.
👉 Info & register: eba.se/seminars/con...
Jennina Kotajoki, Gudlaug Olafsdottir, and Juan Diego Duque Salazar will present policy briefs based on their recent dissertations at the DPCR.
👉 Info & register: eba.se/seminars/con...
September 29, 2025 at 10:38 AM
📢 Join us in Stockholm for EBA’s seminar Conflict, Democracy & Peace: Exploring What Works (15 Oct, 13:30).
Jennina Kotajoki, Gudlaug Olafsdottir, and Juan Diego Duque Salazar will present policy briefs based on their recent dissertations at the DPCR.
👉 Info & register: eba.se/seminars/con...
Jennina Kotajoki, Gudlaug Olafsdottir, and Juan Diego Duque Salazar will present policy briefs based on their recent dissertations at the DPCR.
👉 Info & register: eba.se/seminars/con...
✨📖 A new book by @isaksvensson.bsky.social & Peter Wallensteen focuses on the experiences of mediators and their mandates in Nordic countries. Isak recently presented the book at a pre-launch event at Peking University, Beijing.
Read more and pre-order: www.cambridge.org/se/universit...
Read more and pre-order: www.cambridge.org/se/universit...
September 25, 2025 at 12:33 PM
✨📖 A new book by @isaksvensson.bsky.social & Peter Wallensteen focuses on the experiences of mediators and their mandates in Nordic countries. Isak recently presented the book at a pre-launch event at Peking University, Beijing.
Read more and pre-order: www.cambridge.org/se/universit...
Read more and pre-order: www.cambridge.org/se/universit...
Since we first advertised these postdoctoral positions, the project looking at political violence in democracies has unfortunately become even timelier. Apply now to join this important project led by distinguished Professor @hannefjelde.bsky.social.
Apply by 1 October: www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...
Apply by 1 October: www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...
September 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Since we first advertised these postdoctoral positions, the project looking at political violence in democracies has unfortunately become even timelier. Apply now to join this important project led by distinguished Professor @hannefjelde.bsky.social.
Apply by 1 October: www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...
Apply by 1 October: www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...
Today's presentation by Professor @anjaneundorf.bsky.social of her research into the #politicisation of #education in times of #conflict set a high bar for our autumn speaker series.
We thank Anja for her insightful talk and the audience for an active Q&A!
Coming talks: www.uu.se/en/departmen...
We thank Anja for her insightful talk and the audience for an active Q&A!
Coming talks: www.uu.se/en/departmen...
September 4, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Today's presentation by Professor @anjaneundorf.bsky.social of her research into the #politicisation of #education in times of #conflict set a high bar for our autumn speaker series.
We thank Anja for her insightful talk and the audience for an active Q&A!
Coming talks: www.uu.se/en/departmen...
We thank Anja for her insightful talk and the audience for an active Q&A!
Coming talks: www.uu.se/en/departmen...
Today, Professor @ashoswai.bsky.social spoke on transboundary #water #geopolitics at a conference in Abu Dhabi. The conference on #sustainable water #security is hosted by TRENDS Research & Advisory.
September 2, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Today, Professor @ashoswai.bsky.social spoke on transboundary #water #geopolitics at a conference in Abu Dhabi. The conference on #sustainable water #security is hosted by TRENDS Research & Advisory.
🎙️In this episode, Karen Brounéus, one of our professors and clinical psychologist, takes us on a journey there and back again. Her research helps us think more deeply about the intrinsic link between #MentalHealth and #ConflictReduction.
Listen:
🎧 Podbean: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-i2jm6-...
Listen:
🎧 Podbean: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-i2jm6-...
August 25, 2025 at 8:59 AM
🎙️In this episode, Karen Brounéus, one of our professors and clinical psychologist, takes us on a journey there and back again. Her research helps us think more deeply about the intrinsic link between #MentalHealth and #ConflictReduction.
Listen:
🎧 Podbean: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-i2jm6-...
Listen:
🎧 Podbean: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-i2jm6-...
Today we had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation from @sidasweden.bsky.social, which manages Sweden's foreign aid. Thank you for this opportunity to hear about your impactful work around the globe, and discuss how our research and data could further support these efforts!
August 21, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Today we had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation from @sidasweden.bsky.social, which manages Sweden's foreign aid. Thank you for this opportunity to hear about your impactful work around the globe, and discuss how our research and data could further support these efforts!
📊 The two most used sources of conflict data are @ucdp.bsky.social and ACLED. A recent article examines which factors drive the differences observed in these two datasets.
🔗 Open access article in Research & Politics by Magnus Öberg and Mert Can Yilmaz: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
🔗 Open access article in Research & Politics by Magnus Öberg and Mert Can Yilmaz: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
August 18, 2025 at 7:09 AM
📊 The two most used sources of conflict data are @ucdp.bsky.social and ACLED. A recent article examines which factors drive the differences observed in these two datasets.
🔗 Open access article in Research & Politics by Magnus Öberg and Mert Can Yilmaz: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
🔗 Open access article in Research & Politics by Magnus Öberg and Mert Can Yilmaz: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
We are looking for 1–2 postdoctoral researchers to join the project “Political Violence in Democracies”, led by @hannefjelde.bsky.social
📌 Full-time, 2-year postdoctoral position
📆 Start Date: Dec 1, (or by agreement)
📍 Location: Uppsala
⏳ Apply by: Oct 1
Read more: www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...
📌 Full-time, 2-year postdoctoral position
📆 Start Date: Dec 1, (or by agreement)
📍 Location: Uppsala
⏳ Apply by: Oct 1
Read more: www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...
August 14, 2025 at 12:25 PM
We are looking for 1–2 postdoctoral researchers to join the project “Political Violence in Democracies”, led by @hannefjelde.bsky.social
📌 Full-time, 2-year postdoctoral position
📆 Start Date: Dec 1, (or by agreement)
📍 Location: Uppsala
⏳ Apply by: Oct 1
Read more: www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...
📌 Full-time, 2-year postdoctoral position
📆 Start Date: Dec 1, (or by agreement)
📍 Location: Uppsala
⏳ Apply by: Oct 1
Read more: www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...
💧Our researcher @stefandoring.bsky.social presented as a Featured Speaker at the 2025 International Sociohydrology Conference in Tokyo, Japan. In his presentation, Stefan touched on various aspects of how armed conflict shapes access to water.
Photo by Roger Anis
#Sociohydrology #WaterAndConflict
Photo by Roger Anis
#Sociohydrology #WaterAndConflict
August 12, 2025 at 9:44 AM
💧Our researcher @stefandoring.bsky.social presented as a Featured Speaker at the 2025 International Sociohydrology Conference in Tokyo, Japan. In his presentation, Stefan touched on various aspects of how armed conflict shapes access to water.
Photo by Roger Anis
#Sociohydrology #WaterAndConflict
Photo by Roger Anis
#Sociohydrology #WaterAndConflict
Most of our staff are now on well-earned summer leave. 😎 Thank you for following us here on BlueSky this past academic year! We wish you all a peaceful summer!
July 4, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Most of our staff are now on well-earned summer leave. 😎 Thank you for following us here on BlueSky this past academic year! We wish you all a peaceful summer!
This morning, we’re quite surprised to find our master’s program on a list of “the 6th Most Unusual Courses To Study Abroad.” by NDTV education. 😆 Apparently, our master’s degree is now almost as cool as Viking Studies and Brewing Science.
See list: www.ndtv.com/education/6-...
❗📷 is AI generated
See list: www.ndtv.com/education/6-...
❗📷 is AI generated
July 1, 2025 at 8:21 AM
This morning, we’re quite surprised to find our master’s program on a list of “the 6th Most Unusual Courses To Study Abroad.” by NDTV education. 😆 Apparently, our master’s degree is now almost as cool as Viking Studies and Brewing Science.
See list: www.ndtv.com/education/6-...
❗📷 is AI generated
See list: www.ndtv.com/education/6-...
❗📷 is AI generated
A report by researchers Johan Brosche, Sebastian Raattamaa and Kate Lonergan shows that peace agreements are more likely to fail when they prioritize the actors involved over the issues driving the conflict. The report is released by the Expert Group For Aid Studies EBA.
👉 eba.se/en/current/w...
👉 eba.se/en/current/w...
June 30, 2025 at 8:32 AM
A report by researchers Johan Brosche, Sebastian Raattamaa and Kate Lonergan shows that peace agreements are more likely to fail when they prioritize the actors involved over the issues driving the conflict. The report is released by the Expert Group For Aid Studies EBA.
👉 eba.se/en/current/w...
👉 eba.se/en/current/w...
📢 New #Data Release! The 2024 update is now available for the Geo-PKO dataset, our open-access resource on #UN peacekeeping deployments. The #dataset provides detailed, local-level data on #peacekeeping operations.
👉 www.uu.se/en/departmen...
👉 www.uu.se/en/departmen...
June 19, 2025 at 8:44 AM
📢 New #Data Release! The 2024 update is now available for the Geo-PKO dataset, our open-access resource on #UN peacekeeping deployments. The #dataset provides detailed, local-level data on #peacekeeping operations.
👉 www.uu.se/en/departmen...
👉 www.uu.se/en/departmen...
Associate Professor Johan Brosché testified for a full day in a historic war crimes trial – the Lundin Oil trial. Johan discusses this experience in a new interview. 👉 www.uu.se/en/news/2025...
📷by Mikael Wallerstedt
📷by Mikael Wallerstedt
June 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Associate Professor Johan Brosché testified for a full day in a historic war crimes trial – the Lundin Oil trial. Johan discusses this experience in a new interview. 👉 www.uu.se/en/news/2025...
📷by Mikael Wallerstedt
📷by Mikael Wallerstedt
Yesterday, Professor Lisa Hultman had the honour of giving the keynote address at the conference of the Network of European Peace Scientists in Barcelona. She gave an inspiring and insightful talk on “Politics of Protection: Selective attention to civilian atrocities”.
June 18, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Yesterday, Professor Lisa Hultman had the honour of giving the keynote address at the conference of the Network of European Peace Scientists in Barcelona. She gave an inspiring and insightful talk on “Politics of Protection: Selective attention to civilian atrocities”.
🎙️ UCDP Research coordinator Therese Petterson discusses the @ucdp.bsky.social newly released data for the year 2024 in the latest episode of Researching Peace. She also walks us through how the team ensures the quality of the datasets.
🎧Listen:
www.podbean.com/eas/pb-9jgwa...
🎧Listen:
www.podbean.com/eas/pb-9jgwa...
June 17, 2025 at 8:14 AM
🎙️ UCDP Research coordinator Therese Petterson discusses the @ucdp.bsky.social newly released data for the year 2024 in the latest episode of Researching Peace. She also walks us through how the team ensures the quality of the datasets.
🎧Listen:
www.podbean.com/eas/pb-9jgwa...
🎧Listen:
www.podbean.com/eas/pb-9jgwa...
🎉 Please join us in congratulating our Master's Programme Class of 2025, who had their festive Closing Ceremony today!
We’re proud to recognize their hard work, dedication, and achievements throughout the programme. Here's to their next chapter—filled with new opportunities and continued success!
We’re proud to recognize their hard work, dedication, and achievements throughout the programme. Here's to their next chapter—filled with new opportunities and continued success!
June 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
🎉 Please join us in congratulating our Master's Programme Class of 2025, who had their festive Closing Ceremony today!
We’re proud to recognize their hard work, dedication, and achievements throughout the programme. Here's to their next chapter—filled with new opportunities and continued success!
We’re proud to recognize their hard work, dedication, and achievements throughout the programme. Here's to their next chapter—filled with new opportunities and continued success!
A new study finds that more complex UN peacekeeping mandates involving a broader array of responsibilities can actually increase troop contributions, especially from non-democracies.
Read the paper by Professors Lisa Hultman, Jacob D. Kathman and Megan Shannon 👉
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Read the paper by Professors Lisa Hultman, Jacob D. Kathman and Megan Shannon 👉
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
June 2, 2025 at 11:07 AM
A new study finds that more complex UN peacekeeping mandates involving a broader array of responsibilities can actually increase troop contributions, especially from non-democracies.
Read the paper by Professors Lisa Hultman, Jacob D. Kathman and Megan Shannon 👉
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Read the paper by Professors Lisa Hultman, Jacob D. Kathman and Megan Shannon 👉
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Today we celebrated the launch of Volume 12 (2025) of the Pax et Bellum Journal, which is an open access, student-run academic journal in the field of Peace and Conflict Studies.
This year’s edition features five innovative articles: 👉 journals.uu.se/pax-et-bellu...
This year’s edition features five innovative articles: 👉 journals.uu.se/pax-et-bellu...
May 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Today we celebrated the launch of Volume 12 (2025) of the Pax et Bellum Journal, which is an open access, student-run academic journal in the field of Peace and Conflict Studies.
This year’s edition features five innovative articles: 👉 journals.uu.se/pax-et-bellu...
This year’s edition features five innovative articles: 👉 journals.uu.se/pax-et-bellu...
Yesterday, we celebrated the @ucdp.bsky.social upcoming annual data release, scheduled for 11 June. For the 2024 datasets the team coded 37 000 events using 60 000 sources to continue providing the best possible conflict data. An amazing effort by the UCDP team!
May 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Yesterday, we celebrated the @ucdp.bsky.social upcoming annual data release, scheduled for 11 June. For the 2024 datasets the team coded 37 000 events using 60 000 sources to continue providing the best possible conflict data. An amazing effort by the UCDP team!