Uppsala Rotary Peace Center

01/07/2026

Congratulations to our Rotary Peace Fellows, Class 23, on successfully completing their two-year journey in the Master’s Programme in Peace and Conflict Studies at Uppsala University!

We are incredibly proud of these inspiring peacebuilders and deeply appreciate their dedication to the Uppsala Rotary Peace Center and their significant contributions to our academic community. As we conclude the academic year, we celebrate their hard work and the diverse expertise they bring to the global Rotary network.

Their research this year has addressed some of the most critical challenges in the field of peace and conflict resolution, including:
• Gender and Participation: Investigating the institutional "peace infrastructures" needed to empower young women as civic leaders in post-war societies and analyzing the strategic dimensions of criminal violence against women in contested territories.
• Climate and Multihazard Crises: Exploring the "vicious cycles" where climate shocks and natural disasters interact with ongoing conflicts to intensify humanitarian crises and disrupt vital systems like education.
• Reintegration and Democratic Resilience: Examining how community-based reintegration can protect children from recruitment by armed groups and how democratic governance functions as a buffer against the regional spillover of extremist violence.

We will truly miss having this remarkable class with us in Uppsala. We wish them every success as they transition into their next chapters, continuing their careers as leaders dedicated to building a more just and peaceful world.

08/05/2026

Don’t miss the chance to apply for a 2027 Rotary Peace Fellowship at Uppsala University!

Candidates still have one week to submit a competitive application to The Rotary Foundation. Find out more about the eligibility criteria and application process here:
https://my.rotary.org/peace-fellowship-application

Selected candidates for the Uppsala Rotary Peace Center will be enrolled in the Master’s Programme in Peace and Conflict Studies at Uppsala University. To learn more about the Master’s programme, visit: https://www.uu.se/en/study/programme/masters-programme-peace-and-conflict-studies

Before submitting, candidates may wish to take a final moment to:
✅ Carefully proofread the application
✅ Upload the personal statement video
✅ Ensure all required documents are included
✅ Confirm that recommendation letters are complete

07/04/2026

Reminder: Applications for the 2027 Rotary Peace Fellowships are open!

There is still time to apply for this fully funded opportunity to study peace and conflict resolution - either through a master’s degree or a professional development certificate at one of the Rotary Peace Centers.

📍 At the Uppsala Rotary Peace Center, fellows join the Master’s Programme in Peace and Conflict Studies at Uppsala University, gaining a strong academic foundation in peace and conflict research. https://www.uu.se/en/study/programme/masters-programme-peace-and-conflict-studies

🗓 Application deadline: 15 May

🔗 Learn more about the fellowships:
https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/peace-fellowships

🔗 Eligibility criteria & application process:
https://my.rotary.org/en/peace-fellowship-application

🔗 Fellowship information at Uppsala University:
https://my.rotary.org/en/document/uppsala-rotary-peace-center-fact-sheet

If you are committed to promoting peace and making a difference in your community or globally, this could be a life-changing opportunity.

31/03/2026

Uppsala Rotary Peace Center shares a recent podcast developed in collaboration with the Rotary Peace Centre at the University of Queensland.

In this episode of Higher Ed Heroes, hosted by Associate Professor Sebastian Kaempf, Director at the University of Queensland’s Rotary Peace Centre, Professor Karen Brounéus, Director of the Uppsala Rotary Peace Center, discusses how mindfulness can support student learning. Drawing on both academic research and professional experience, the conversation highlights practical ways to integrate mindfulness into educational settings.

In addition to incorporating mindfulness into her teaching in peace and conflict studies, Professor Brounéus also provides mindfulness training to members of the Swedish Parliament.

🎧 Listen to the episode to learn more about the role of mindfulness in higher education:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/813707/episodes/18878650

24/03/2026

🎉 Celebrating 100 years of Rotary in Sweden!

On Friday, 20 March, we had the privilege of welcoming Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo, along with a distinguished delegation of Rotarians who have supported the Uppsala Rotary Peace Center since its founding in 2011. They visited our Peace Center at Uppsala University, where we shared ideas and highlighted ongoing work.

The following day, 21 March, we were invited to take part in a conference in Uppsala celebrating 100 years of Rotary in Sweden. Our Center Coordinator, together with representatives from Classes 23 & 24 Peace Fellows, reflected on the past 15 years of the Center’s journey - sharing the Fellows’ experiences, perspectives, and the lasting impact of the Rotary Peace Fellowship.

We are deeply grateful for the continued support of Rotary International and Rotarians in Sweden and around the world, whose partnership makes this transformative program possible.

20/03/2026

Proud and grateful to host Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo and a distinguished Rotary delegation today, and to share the mission of our Rotary Peace Center in educating Peace Fellows who are dedicated leaders promoting peace worldwide.

06/03/2026

An example of the kind of research Peace Fellows at the Uppsala Peace Center pursue alongside their Master's studies. This new working paper by Michaela Peters-Salah, Class 23 Fellow, explores the links between environmental governance, vulnerabilities of climate change, and conflict. Read the paper 'The Effects of Rebel Environmental Governance on Vulnerability: Evidence from Hezbollah in Lebanon' here: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=6142947

23/02/2026

Deadline: 15 May!
Encourage strong candidates to apply — and consider the Rotary Peace Center at Uppsala University as your study destination.

Learn more about the Peace Fellowships here: https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/peace-fellowships

Check eligibility criteria and the application process:
https://my.rotary.org/en/peace-fellowship-application

Today, we recognize the founding of Rotary and 121 years of promoting peace, locally and globally.

Part of our organization’s enduring legacy are the more than 1,800 Rotary Peace Fellows (and growing!) who advance the cause of peace across the world. If you know someone who would make a great peace fellow, refer them today: https://on.rotary.org/3QYZrHq

We’ll send them more information so they can apply by 15 May!

02/02/2026

The application for fully funded 2027 fellowships is now open—for both master’s degree and professional development certificate programs at one of the Rotary Peace Centers.

Candidates have until 15 May to submit applications to The Rotary Foundation.

Learn more about the Peace Fellowships here: https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/peace-fellowships

Check eligibility criteria and the application process:
https://my.rotary.org/en/peace-fellowship-application

Fellowship information at Uppsala University:
https://my.rotary.org/en/document/uppsala-rotary-peace-center-fact-sheet

02/02/2026

Februari är månaden för fred och konfliktförebyggande 🌍 🕊️

Fred uppstår inte av sig själv – den byggs genom dialog, förståelse och handling. Rotaryklubbar runt om i världen bidrar till att förebygga konflikter och skapa varaktiga förändringar i sina samhällen.

Vad gör din klubb i februari? 🕊️