💻 Learning R. 📊 Exploring networks. 💡 Developing research. CENTREPEACE's workshop equipped early-career researchers with practical skills in Social Network Analysis. 🔗 centrepeace.cz/news/centrep... #SocialNetworkAnalysis #CENTREPEACE

🤝 Researchers from Europe and Canada met at a CENTREPEACE matchmaking event to exchange expertise and explore future cooperation in defence industry research. 🔗 centrepeace.cz/news/matchma... #CENTREPEACE #DefenceIndustry #ResearchCollaboration

Matchmaking Connected Researchers Focused on Cooperation in the Defence Industry

CENTREPEACE organised a matchmaking event that connected researchers from Europe and Canada working in the field of the defence industry.

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☕ How do you prepare a successful #MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship proposal? At the latest #CENTREPEACE RMA Breakfast, researchers heard practical advice from project support experts, supervisors, grant holders & evaluators. 🔗 centrepeace.cz/news/rma-bre...

RMA Breakfast Focused on MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships

CENTREPEACE organised a workshop focused on sharing experience with preparing MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships proposals.

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🌍 What shapes European security today? European Security Week in Oslo brought together researchers, policymakers & experts to discuss defence, energy security, cognitive threats, and Europe’s future role in a changing world. 🔗 centrepeace.cz/news/centrep... #CENTREPEACE #PRIO #EuropeanSecurity

CENTREPEACE and PRIO Organised European Security Week in Oslo

European Security Week in Oslo connected public debates on contemporary security challenges with CENTREPEACE matchmaking and interim meeting.

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Why does Open Science matter? 🤔 CENTREPEACE discussed how openness increases transparency, accessibility & impact in research. centrepeace.cz/news/rma-bre...

RMA Breakfast Focused on Open Science in Practice

CENTREPEACE organised an RMA Breakfast dedicated to Open Science principles and their practical application in research.

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🛡️ How prepared is Europe’s defence industry? At a CENTREPEACE lecture, experts discussed fragmentation, cooperation & dependence on global suppliers. #Defence #EU #CENTREPEACE centrepeace.cz/news/public-...

Public Debate on European Defence Industry and Armament

CENTREPEACE and the Student Section of IIPS organised a debate on European armament and defence industry development.

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How has Russia’s war in Ukraine changed relations with Eurasian de facto states? Dr Helge Blakkisrud explored this question during his public lecture at Masaryk University. #CENTREPEACE #Research centrepeace.cz/news/centrep...

How to write a strong GA ČR proposal? 📑 At the latest #CENTREPEACE RMA Breakfast, researchers discussed common mistakes, budgeting, and evaluator expectations. centrepeace.cz/news/rma-bre...

The Call for Proposals of the 25th Aleksanteri Conference "Mapping Security in Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia: Fault Lines and Frontlines" is now open! Learn more and send in your proposal here: www.helsinki.fi/en/conferenc... Co-organised with the @centrepeace.bsky.social project 🌐

🌍 At yesterday’s JUSTIN seminar, Zinaida Bechná (IIPS, FSS MU) presented the HORIZON Twinning project CENTREPEACE @centrepeace.bsky.social and research from “The Clash of Diffusions” on political change in post-Soviet in-between countries, with a focus on Georgia.

Cracking the code of Horizon Europe 💡 CENTREPEACE explored how Horizon Europe Pillar II calls are structured — and how to interpret them correctly. centrepeace.cz/news/crackin...

Cracking the Code of Pillar II: Understanding Horizon Europe Work Programmes

CENTREPEACE organised an RMA Breakfast dedicated to understanding Horizon Europe Pillar II work programmes and funding opportunities.

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Strong research needs strong support 🤝 CENTREPEACE hosted a knowledge exchange for RMAs from PRIO, Helsinki & Masaryk University, sharing best practices in international research support. muni.cz/go/00ae4e

What is research impact and why does it matter? 🤔 CENTREPEACE hosted a workshop on turning academic outputs into real-world effect — a key skill for international research projects. centrepeace.cz/news/from-ou...

From Outputs to Impact: Helping Researchers Turn Ideas into Real-World Effect

CENTREPEACE organised an impact workshop helping researchers understand how to plan and achieve meaningful research impact.

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Prof. Vladimir Gel’man (University of Helsinki, @aleksanteri-uh.bsky.social ) visited Masaryk University within the CENTREPEACE project 🇫🇮🇨🇿 Teaching on post-Soviet Eurasia, a book talk on Russia’s Gamble, and meetings on research cooperation. centrepeace.cz/news/visit-o...

Two CENTREPEACE presentations at Aleksanteri Conference 2025 explored extremisms, political transformations, and EU engagement in contested regions. Looking ahead to Aleksanteri 2026 — co-organised with CENTREPEACE. muni.cz/go/8bd711

CENTREPEACE at the Aleksanteri Conference 2025

CENTREPEACE presented at the Aleksanteri Conference 2025 with contributions on political change in Eastern Partnership countries and EU engagement in de facto states.

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Once an Eastern Partnership frontrunner, Georgia now faces a frozen relationship with the EU. Zinaida Bechná & Pavel Baev argue the current impasse benefits both sides — and that’s the danger. 🇪🇺🇬🇪 Read more: www.prio.org/publications...

Georgia turns away from Europe: Examining the dead-end in EU policy – Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)

PRIO Policy Brief

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🌐 COST doesn’t fund research directly — it funds connections. Great insights from Dr. Vučković at the #CENTREPEACE RMA Breakfast on how #COSTActions boost careers, visibility, and future project opportunities. muni.cz/go/57dbdd

CENTREPEACE RMA Breakfast: Funding Without Borders – Understanding COST Actions

CENTREPEACE RMA Breakfast explored how COST Actions support international collaboration and build research networks.

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🇪🇺 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 ☕💬 muni.cz/go/d18d5b

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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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!

🤖 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 💭💡 🔗 muni.cz/go/1bedb7

💬 From conflict to cooperation? On Aug 12, Dr. Zinaida Bechná explored the South Caucasus & its future paths to peace at @helsinkiuni. 🌍✨ #SouthCaucasus #ConflictResolution 🔗 muni.cz/go/bfce66

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. 🔗 muni.cz/go/8c0ed5 #CENTREPEACE #SecurityResearch #EUProjects

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 muni.cz/go/751364

📣 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

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. centrepeace.cz/news/how-to-...

📚 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. muni.cz/go/fc7996

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

☕ 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 muni.cz/go/60a176

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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☕ 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. 🔗 centrepeace.cz/news/rma-bre...

We would like to invite you to the lecture "Air Force Modernisation in Czechia: Financial and Institutional Challenges" 🔗 fb.me/e/38HlHpgOU