Gudrun Østby: All news
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PRIO researchers among the world’s most cited scientists
Several PRIO researchers feature in the 2026 edition of the Stanford / loannidis Author Ranking, a widely used global index identifying the most-cited researchers across scientific disciplines.
The Crown Prince of Norway visits the Peace Research Institute Oslo
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway visited PRIO today for a series of briefings on pressing global challenges, including developments in the Middle East, emerging technologies, migration and the human consequences of war.
PRIO starts new publishing partnership with Oxford University Press
PRIO is excited to announce that its two flagship journals, Journal of Peace Research and Security Dialogue, are now being published by Oxford University Press.
Journal of Peace Research stands out as gender-inclusive among major peace and conflict journals
A new analysis of authorship patterns in leading peace and conflict journals shows the Journal of Peace Research has made substantial gains in gender diversity over the past two decades, and now stands out as the most gender-inclusive outlet among its peers.
Afghan Women’s Struggle for Healthcare: PRIO Highlights Key Barriers and the Role of International Support
After the Taliban’s return, Afghan women face severe restrictions but remain vital in society, especially in the healthcare sector. As the humanitarian crisis deepens, experts discuss concrete steps to support women’s rights and healthcare access.
Funding Secured to Study Attacks on Education in Africa
PRIO has received funding for an innovative new project titled Conflict-related attacks on education and children’s lost life opportunities. The multi-year ‘EdAttack’ project is funded by the Research Council of Norway.
New JPR Editorial Team
Gudrun Østby and Sebastian Schutte are replacing Scott Gates as Editors-in-Chief of the journal, while Juliane Stötter replaces Bertrand Lescher-Nuland as Managing Editor.
PRIO awarded FRIPRO funding for two groundbreaking projects
The Research Council of Norway announced funding for 21 new projects this week. PRIO was delighted at the funding of two of its projects.
Number of Grave Violations against Children in Conflict Rose 13% in 2022 to Average 76 a Day
New report shows 27,638 grave violations against children in conflict took place in 2022.
PRIO Data Reveals One in Six Children Live in a Conflict Zone
This week Save the Children launched its new report Stop the War on Children: The Forgotten Ones.
Fulbright Article Prize 2022 Awarded to Gudrun Østby
The Fulbright Alumni Association Norway (FAAN) has by scholarly committee awarded Gudrun the Fulbright Article Prize for 2022.
Open Call for 2024 Special Issue of Journal of Peace Research
Every year, JPR publishes special issues on topics of high relevance to the field of peace research, and we are now soliciting proposals for the 2024 special issue.
Record Number of Children at Risk of Being Recruited by Armed Actors
Today, Save the Children launched its new report Stop the War on Children: A crisis of recruitment.
Syria and Yemen Top Statistic on Number of Children at Risk of Recruitment by Armed Actors
Save the Children's report Stop the War on Children: A crisis of recruitment shows that, in 2020, almost all children in Syria and Yemen were at risk of recruitment by armed actors.
PRIO Researchers Contribute to Master’s Course on Gender, Peace and Security at UiO
The PRIO GPS Centre contributes to a new course on Gender, Peace and Conflic at the Centre for Gender Research (STK) at the University of Oslo, taking place for the first time this autumn.
Gudrun Østby New Research Director
Gudrun Østby will be the Research Director of the research department Conditions of Violence and Peace from 1 August.
1 of 6 Children Living in Conflict Zones at Risk of Sexual Violence by Armed Groups
PRIO has conducted a study for Save the Children estimating the number of children at risk of experiencing wartime sexual violence.
Sirianne Dahlum Joins Young Academy of Norway
The Young Academy of Norway has announced their new members for the period 2020-2024.
Journal of Peace Research, Security Dialogue: Improved Rankings
Security Dialogue (SD) and the Journal of Peace Research (JPR) remain in the top quartile of journal rankings.
Humanitarian Aid Allocated to Education Doubled Between 2015 and 2018, PRIO Researchers Find
The amount of humanitarian aid allocated to education doubled between 2015 and 2018 and Norway has reached the global goal of allocating 4% of their humanitarian aid to the sector.
More Than 70 Million 0–5-Year-Olds Have Only Known Conflict, PRIO Research in Save the Children Report Shows
Save the Children has released its 2020 report on children in conflict.
The Crime-Reducing Effect of Education - Funding in Place for Project
Can governments reduce violent crime by increasing education, and if so, under what conditions?Mauricio Rivera has received FINNUT funding from the Research Council of Norway for the 4-year project The Crime-Reducing Effect of Education: Disaggregating Education and Impact on Violent Crime (CREED).
New JPR Editorial Team
Scott Gates is taking over from Gudrun Østby as Editor of the Journal of Peace Research.
Journal of Peace Research Does Well on Ranking
PRIO's Journal of Peace Research is in the top quartile of International Relations and Political Science citation ranking.
New Conflict Data Reveals More Conflicts but Fewer Killed
The number of people killed in wars is the lowest in seven years.
NORGLOBAL2 Kickoff Features Presentations of Three New PRIO Projects
The Norwegian Research Council’s program NORGLOBAL2 held its kick-off meeting for newly funded research projects at NORAD, on 25 April 2019, with participants from the MFA, NORAD, RCN, and researchers involved in the projects.
PRIO Research Commissioned by Save the Children Shows 420 Million Children Living in Conflict
Save the Children has released its 2019 report on children in conflict.
Plan S: At the Crossroads of Open Access to Research
An assessment of the possible consequences of Plan S for publishing, research quality and research environments
Opprop: Plan S må konsekvensutredes
PRIO oppfordrer alle forskere som er enige i oppropets innhold, til å undertegne.
Links Roundup: Research on Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict
PRIO has long been a leader in researching gender-based violence in conflicts; this issue has been the subject of extensive research interest at PRIO.
