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...

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...

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

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...

🌐 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

🇪🇺 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

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

☕ 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

🕊️ 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 🔗 centrepeace.cz/news/junior-...

📝 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! 🌍📄 centrepeace.cz/news/writing...

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! 💡📚 🔗 centrepeace.cz/news/gender-...

📝 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. centrepeace.cz/news/writing...

🎓 RMA Breakfast: ERC Thoughts 🌟 On Feb 24, #CENTREPEACE explored ERC Consolidator Grants with Prof. David Kosař, who shared insights from his ERC journey. 🔗 centrepeace.cz/news/rma-bre...

✈️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! 🌍 🔗Read more: centrepeace.cz/news/experie...

🎓 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. centrepeace.cz/news/rma-bre...

📖 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. centrepeace.cz/news/advanci...

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. 🌍 centrepeace.cz/news/lecture...