During the week of 28 October to 1 November, a series of impactful CENTREPEACE meetings took place at the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), bringing together researchers and Ph.D. students from Helsinki and Brno. The gathering was dedicated to collaborative development, knowledge sharing, and strategic planning for the ongoing CENTREPEACE project.
Throughout the week, participants engaged in various focus group sessions, which fostered productive brainstorming and facilitated in-depth discussions on the project’s upcoming phases. These meetings were instrumental in setting a roadmap for the next stages of CENTREPEACE, focusing on innovative approaches and effective methodologies to achieve the project’s goals.
A highlight of the visit was the intensive workshop titled "How to Build a Dataset," held from 31 October to 1 November. Led by Nicholas Marsh and Lynn Nygaard, the workshop welcomed several PRIO researchers outside the core team, broadening the expertise and perspectives brought into the conversation. This session centered on best practices, dataset construction techniques, and practical insights gained from past projects. Participants actively exchanged experiences, contributing to a lively and constructive dialogue that underscored the collaborative spirit of the CENTREPEACE initiative.
The event provided a valuable platform for networking and knowledge exchange, reaffirming CENTREPEACE’s commitment to advancing research methodologies and strengthening cross-institutional partnerships.
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 scholars and helped them improve their publishing strategies.
Lynn Nygaard from PRIO visited Masaryk University and led a workshop and mentoring focused on gender equality and support for women in science.
