On October 14th and 15th, the department of Political Science at Umeå University successfully hosted the Swedish PhD student conference in Peace and Conflict Studies. The conference clearly demonstrated the quality of new, ongoing research in the field, and included many lively paper discussions. In addition, the Varieties of Peace Research Network was featured in several sessions. Network members Johanna Söderström and Elisabeth Olivius were part of a panel discussion sessio

Peace and conflict research and education at Uppsala University celebrates 50 years. The department is celebrating their uninterrupted teaching and researching of peace and conflict since 1971. On October 14th, an anniversary symposium will be held and livestreamed. More information can be found on Uppsala University's website.