Rotary Peace Centre at The University of Queensland

12/10/2026

Help create lasting opportunities for future peacebuilders at UQ

For 25 years, UQ’s Peace and Conflict Studies program has equipped students to better understand conflict and contribute to a more peaceful future. Now, we have an opportunity to ensure the next generation can do the same, regardless of their financial circumstances.

Conflict, inequality and injustice are among the most pressing challenges facing our world. The UQ scholarship in Peace and Conflict Studies will help talented students experiencing financial hardship access an education focused on understanding conflict and building pathways to peace.

By helping establish an endowed scholarship, your gift will create a lasting source of support for students studying peacebuilding, conflict resolution, human rights and social justice.

Together, we can remove barriers to education and empower future leaders, advocates and practitioners to build more peaceful, inclusive and resilient communities.

https://givingday.uq.edu.au/campaigns/peace-and-conflict-studies-scholarship-endowment-fund

Rotary Down Under

29/09/2026

Last week, the annual Rotary Peace Centres committee meeting took place at Duke/UNC Chapel Hill. For several days, committee members, Rotary staff, and Centre Directors met to discuss the selection of peace fellows, ways to improve our programmes, and plot exciting new initiatives, including the upcoming celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the Peace Fellowship programme in 2027. Here is a sample of pictures.
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23/09/2026

🌟 Do you know a Rotary Peace Fellow who is making a positive difference in their community?

Nominate them for the 2026-27 People of Action Honors: Champions of Prevention!

This recognition celebrates individuals from across the Rotary community who are creating positive change by bringing people together, strengthening communities, and developing sustainable solutions to local challenges.

🔗 Learn more and submit a nomination before 30 Oct:

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20/09/2026

🕊️Today, we join people from around the world in recognising International Day of Peace. This year's United Nations theme, "Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day," reminds us that peace is built through understanding, compassion, and our everyday actions.

Together, we can foster stronger communities and contribute to a more peaceful future for all.

31/08/2026

Please see the following event with our recent UQ Rotary Peace Centre alumni Patmillia Doe Paivey:
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25/08/2026

It was a wonderful evening at Rotary Beenleigh, where Manuela (one of our Class 24 Rotary Peace Centers fellows) shared her inspiring story of growing up in Colombia, her journey to becoming a Rotary Peace Fellow, her achievements so far, and her experiences in Australia. 🌎🕊️

It was a wonderful opportunity for Rotarians and Youth Exchange students to hear her story and learn from her journey.

22/08/2026

RPFAA MENA Region Spotlight
We are proud to spotlight Dr. Humaira Shafi, a distinguished member of the Rotary Peace Fellowship Alumni Association’s MENA Region, whose work continues to advance peace education, conflict transformation, and international security.
Dr. Shafi serves as a faculty member at the Centre for International Peace and Stability (CIPS), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), where she teaches and conducts research in peace and conflict studies.
Beyond her academic role, she coordinates national and international training programs, conferences, and outreach initiatives focused on peacebuilding, mediation, and global security. Her dedication to strengthening knowledge, building capacity, and promoting constructive dialogue reflects the values and mission of the Rotary Peace Fellowship community.

19/08/2026

SAVE THE DATE | 4–6 March 2027 🎉

Join us as we celebrate 25 years of partnership between Rotary and The University of Queensland.

This special 3-day event will honour a quarter-century of collaboration in peacebuilding, education, and global impact, while looking ahead to the next 25 years.

📅 Save the date now! Event and registration details will be shared closer to the event.

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17/08/2026

✨ Semester 02 is officially underway for the RPF Class 24 cohort! ✨

The cohort welcomed the new semester with a gathering to celebrate Htwe’s birthday, which also provided an opportunity for the fellows to reconnect and continue their planning and preparations for the upcoming Annual Seminar next March. 🌏🤝
The birthday celebrations continued throughout July and August, with the cohort also celebrating their July and August-born fellows, Igor, Amanda, and Becca. 🎂🥳

It’s wonderful to see the Class 24 fellows continuing to build connections, celebrate one another, and work together towards their upcoming Annual Seminar.

Wishing the RPF Class 24 cohort a meaningful and inspiring Semester 02 filled with learning, collaboration, and many more memorable moments! 🌿✨



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13/08/2026

Have a look at how Becca Buse, one of our current Rotary Peace Centers fellows, is seeking to bring about reconciliation through music: https://indigenous-engagement.uq.edu.au/stories/little-things-big-things-grow-how-uq-reconciliation-choir-brings-reconciliation-life Rotary Down Under