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The 2026 Oscarsborg Symposium Strengthens Nordic Business-State Networks in Defence and Preparedness
The 2026 Oscarsborg Symposium gathered leaders and experts from business, government, and research to examine the critical roles and conditions of businesses in defense and preparedness.
PRIO gathers Nordic leaders and experts at Oscarsborg Fortress to discuss the role of business in defence and preparedness
Leading decision-makers, business representatives, experts and researchers from across the Nordic region will gather at Oscarsborg Fortress on 1-2 October 2026 for the second annual Oscarsborg Symposium on Nordic Security. Hosted by PRIO.
PRIO’s GPS Center contributes input to EU’s WPS Action Plan
Senior Researcher Louise Olsson participated in a workshop organized by European Peacebuilding Liaison Office, September 21-23. The workshop concluded with concrete suggestions for the upcoming revision of the EU’s WPS Action Plan to the EEAS.
Navigating Gender Equality in Maritime Defence: A leadership perspective
In August, PRIO Senior Researcher Louise Olsson contributed to a seminar for senior leaders in the Norwegian Navy.
PRIO researchers engage with NATO Committee on Gender Perspectives
PRIO contributes research insights to the NATO Committee on Gender Perspectives (NCGP)’s innovative efforts on gender perspectives in whole-of-society approaches and civilian protection.
PhD course on Gender, Peace and Conflict successfully convened
As part of the NORHED II project Partnership for Peace: Better Higher Education for Resilient Societies , PRIO and the PRIO Centre on Gender, Peace and Security hosted a PhD-level course on Gender, Peace and Conflict, from May 27 to 29.
Looking for Horizon Europe partners? Explore PRIO’s new EU Matchmaking Guide
PRIO has developed a new EU Matchmaking Guide to support organisations preparing project proposals under Horizon Europe in identifying relevant researchers.
Norwegian security in transition: PRIO contributes to Security Forum South 2026
Norwegian security is undergoing profound change—from diversifying strategic partnerships to reorganising local preparedness. This was the focus of the 2026 Security Forum South.
PRIO’s first European Security Week
PRIO’s first European Security Week brought together researchers and experts for a series of debates on the future of European security.
Evidence, Data, and Empowerment - Research supporting women's agency and gender equal reforms post war
Women’s Empowerment in Peace Processes (EMPOW) and Women’s Activities in Armed Rebellion (WAAR) research teams met for a workshop on the role of data in promoting gender-equal peace.
PRIO supports Norwegian Ministry of Defense efforts on Women, Peace and Security in Total Defense
In line with Norway’s Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (WPS), the Ministry of Defense organized an internal seminar on WPS and gender equality in total defense on 28 January. PRIO's Louise Olsson presented her research.
Call for PhD-Level Course on Gender, Peace and Conflict
PRIO is offering a PhD-level course examining how gender shapes all phases of the conflict cycle—from conflict risk and prevention to mediation and peacemaking.
PRIO contributes to Japan’s program on forming a new generation of researchers on gender equality
How can we amplify youth engagement and foster cross-border learning on gender equality to tackle tomorrow’s challenges on peace and security?
Workshop on Gender, Peace and Security: Resistance and Resilience at WPS@25
On December 1st, a three-day workshop began in Nairobi, dedicated to deepening the understanding of women’s agency and mobilization for peace, development, and security.
Youth power and Women, Peace and Security in a new geopolitical and technical era
Why is Women, Peace and Security (WPS) important for youth? New generations will be responsible for safeguarding past achievements and advancing the goals of the WPS agenda into new areas, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber security.
Lessons across the Nordic region – visit to PRIO by the Swedish Gender Equality Agency
On October 29, PRIO Research Director Louise Olsson welcomed representatives from the Swedish Gender Equality Agency for an inspiring exchange of knowledge and experiences between Norway and Sweden.
The 2025 Oscarsborg Symposium on Nordic Security - Communicating for War and Countering Disinformation: The Nordic Approach
The first Oscarsborg Symposium gathered Nordic leaders, experts, and scholars to reflect on joint Nordic security challenges and develop better joint understandings of issues at stake.
PRIO partners in major European Research Council project on the conduct of war
PRIO is proud to announce its partnership in a major new European Research Council-funded research initiative.
The Complex Risk Analytics Fund supports new project on Women’s Empowerment in War and Peace: EMPOW
EMPOW is a two-year initiative designed to provide novel open access data on women's mobilization for peace and gender equality reforms in the wake of war.
Rica Günther Successfully Defends Master's Thesis
Rica Günther successfully defended her MA thesis at the University of Oslo, titled "Changing the Corporate Narrative - the Potential of a Sustainable Corporate Sector for the Prevention of Armed Conflict".
PRIO in the Republic of Korea for its Action with Women and Peace Conference
On December 10th, PRIO Research Director Louise Olsson and GPS Coordinator Stine A. Bosheim contributed to the Action with Women and Peace Conference (AWP), in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Nordic Emergence to NATO and Gender Equality
PRIO Research Director Louise Olsson was interviewed by forskning.no about an integrated Nordic region in NATO and gender equality.
PhD course on Gender, Peace and Conflict successfully convened
On 29-31 May, the GPS Centre, in collaboration with the NORHED II project, hosted doctoral candidates from all over the world at the PhD-level course "Gender, Peace and Conflict".
Integrating the Gender Perspective in High North Security: Insights from NATO's Deep Dive Session
On February 21, NATO International Military Staff (IMS) Office of the Gender Advisor conducted a deep dive session exploring the critical nexus between the High North's security landscape and gender perspective
Africa Now: Women, Peace, and Security in Africa
Wednesday, March 20th, FOKUS, the Norwegian Council for Africa, and Changemaker Norge, brought together experts to discuss examples of current WPS efforts in the African context.
IPI and NAI Policy Forum - Shattering Glass: Advancing Women, Peace, and Security through the United Nations Security Council's Elected Ten
Wednesday, March 6th, PRIO Research Director Louise Olsson contributed to the International Peace Institute (IPI) and the Nordic Africa Institute (NAI) event Shattering Glass: The United Nations Security Council, its Elected Ten, and Women, Peace and Security.
Call for PhD-Level Course: Gender, Peace and Conflict
PRIO invites applications for this course on Gender, Peace and Conflict which will be taught in person in Oslo in May 2024. The application deadline is 15 March.
Peace Research and Nordic Security in a New Era
PRIO contributed to the Imagine Forum: Nordic Solidarity for Peace
Women’s Participation in Ceasefire Negotiations
Ceasefire negotiations are primarily male-dominated enterprises that often set the groundwork for future peace talks. Understanding them is thus vital for enhancing women's participation and including broader social interests in future peace efforts.
Norway in the Security Council
PRIO researchers contribute to Special Issue of Internasjonal Politikk [International Politics].
