Workshop Conflict-Sensitive Project Management (25.11. - 26.11.2022)

The master's program in Conflict Studies and Peacebuilding (MA CSP) at Osnabrück University in a collaboration with the Academy for Conflict Transformation of Civil Peace Service e.V.  organized a two-day workshop on "Conflict-Sensitive Project Management" between November 25th and 26th, 2022. This workshop was attended by 18 students of the MA CSP and was held at the academy's premises in Königswinter, Bonn.

The workshop aimed to provide project management skills for peacebuilding and conflict transformation projects, covering key topics such as project management cycle, conflict sensitivity, "Do No Harm" approach and Outcome Mapping.

The workshop was a valuable learning opportunity for the students in the MA CSP, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their future peacebuilding and conflict transformation endeavors.

Study Trip to Berlin (06.07. - 08.07.2022)

From July 6th to July 8th, 2022, the master's program in Conflict Studies and Peacebuilding (MA CSP) at Osnabrück University organized a study trip to Berlin with 16 MA CSP students. This trip was part of the lecture series "Practical Approaches to Peacebuilding and Conflict Management" which was offered during the summer term of 2022. The purpose of this trip was to give students a chance to gain practical experience and insights into the fields of conflict management and peacebuilding.

During the study trip, the group visited several prominent institutions in Berlin that focus on conflict management or peacebuiling, including but not limited to Heinrich-Boell-Foundation, Bread for the World e.V., the German Federal Parliament, and the Berlin Center for International Peace Operations.

Aside from visiting these institutions, the students also had an opportunity to have a delightful dinner at an oriental restaurant in Neukölln, offering a much-needed respite from the packed schedule and a chance for students to connect and exchange their experiences.

Workshop English Academic Writing and Presentation Skills (11.06.2022)

In a collaboration between the master's program in Conflict Studies and Peacebuilding (MA CSP) and the Language Center of Osnabrück University, a one-day workshop was organized focused on English Academic Writing and Presentation Skills on June 11, 2022. The workshop was attended by 10 students of the MA CSP and aimed to provide them with a comprehensive overview of academic writing and speaking.

The workshop covered two sections: academic writing skills and presentation skills. In the writing skills section, topics such as the writing process, structure, academic language, and revision strategies were discussed. The presentation skills section focused on presenting in academic contexts, presentation structure, supporting presentations rhetorically, integrating slides, and stress and intonation in academic speaking.

The workshop was a valuable experience for the students of the MA CSP program, as it equipped them with the necessary language, writing, and presentation skills they will need in their studies.

New Master's programme officially opened at the Institute of Social Sciences (12.10.2021)

The newly established international master's program in Conflict Studies and Peacebuilding at Osnabrück University was officially opened on October 12, 2021, in the Peace Hall of the City of Osnabrück.

Brigitte Neumann, representing the city of Osnabrück, and Prof. Dr. Martina Blasberg-Kuhnke, the previous Vice President for Teaching and Studies, extended a warm welcome to the new students, recognizing the importance of the program in the global context.

The master's program directors, Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schneckener and Prof. Dr. Alexander De Juan, provided an overview of the coursework and highlighted its focus on important topics such as conflict resolution,  peacebuilding, political violence, and transitional justice.

The new international Master's program is expected to attract a spectrum of students from different countries and backgrounds, making it a vital hub for innovative thinking, academic excellence, and intellectual exchange.