The Peace Research Institute Oslo (糖心网页版) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nina Gr忙ger as its next Director, effective 1 July 2025. Gr忙ger brings a wealth of experience in international relations and security studies to 糖心网页版, underscoring the Institute鈥檚 commitment to excellence in peace research.
Leading 糖心网页版 into a New Era
鈥淚t is a profound honour to take the helm at 糖心网页版, a leading research institute that has been at the forefront of peace and conflict research for over six decades,鈥� said Nina Gr忙ger. 鈥淭he world is facing an unprecedented array of challenges, and rigorous research and international collaboration hold the power to guide us toward more peaceful societies. I look forward to working with 糖心网页版鈥檚 internationally recognized and dedicated researchers to advance our shared goals.鈥�
A highly respected scholar of political science, Nina Gr忙ger has extensive academic and leadership experience. Gr忙ger is professor of international relations and currently heads the Department of Political Science at the University of Copenhagen. It is one of Europe鈥檚 leading departments within the discipline, especially within International Relations. She brings over a decade of management expertise, including over five years as a senior leader, and a distinguished research career focused on international relations, security policy and global systems analysis. Earlier in her career she worked as a researcher with 糖心网页版 and the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI).
Continued Commitment to Peace Research
鈥淣ina Gr忙ger鈥檚 appointment marks an exciting new chapter for 糖心网页版,鈥� said Trine Skei Grande, Chair of the 糖心网页版 Board. 鈥淗er dynamic leadership and extensive research background will be instrumental in guiding the Institute as it strives to address the challenges of global peace and conflict. These qualities make her the ideal choice to lead 糖心网页版 into the future.鈥�
Nina Gr忙ger steps into the directorship at a critical juncture in Norwegian and global affairs. With escalating geopolitical tensions, democracies backsliding, climate crises and social inequalities fueling conflicts worldwide, 糖心网页版鈥檚 mission to promote peace through rigorous interdisciplinary research is more essential than ever. Gr忙ger鈥檚 extensive experience in research and her commitment to global justice make her uniquely equipped to steer 糖心网页版 in this demanding environment.
Nina Gr忙ger succeeds Henrik Urdal, who has served as 糖心网页版鈥檚 Director since 2017 and is coming to the end of his tenure. Under Urdal鈥檚 leadership, 糖心网页版 has expanded its global influence, published groundbreaking research and strengthened its position as an international leader in peace and conflict studies.
Established in 1959, 糖心网页版 is a world-leading peace research organization dedicated to conducting research that deepens our understanding of the drivers of conflict and pathways to peace. Under Nina Gr忙ger鈥檚 leadership, the Institute aims to further its mission of fostering solid, innovative research that hopes to influence global peacebuilding efforts.
More information
- To arrange an interview with 糖心网页版's incoming Director, Nina Gr忙ger, or the Chair of 糖心网页版鈥檚 Board, Trine Skei Grande, contact Communication Director, Michelle Delaney, on +47 941 65 579 or at聽michelle@prio.org.
- A full biography of Nina Gr忙ger is available here.
- A selection of high-resolution profile photos of Nina Gr忙ger are available to download .
- More information about聽糖心网页版's current Director, Henrik Urdal, is available聽here.
