About Pax et Bellum
As a forum for Peace and Security Studies, Pax et Bellum was established in 1994 mainly by engaged PhD students and staff members of the department of Peace and Conflict Research. Its original purpose was the promotion of interest in peace and conflict related questions through lectures and discussion forums.
Since 2005, Pax et Bellum is the student association of the department of PCR and entirely run by but not limited to students. Our members are mainly students of different faculties and practitioners in the field of peace and conflict. Honorary members include the department’s Dag Hammarskjöld Professor Peter Wallensteen and Jan Eliasson, the UN Secretary-Generals Special Envoy to Darfur.
Vision Statement
We will foster a forum, promoting dialogue and engagement relating to Peace and Conflict discourse.
Overall goals of the association
- Open and free exchange of ideas through a variety of events of quality and relevance to the fulfilment of our vision
- Bridging theory and practice of peace and conflict work
- Enable personal and professional development
- Encourage active involvement of our members
Uppsala, November 2010
Board 2010/2011
The 10/11 board consists of 11 elected members representing Sweden, USA, Italy, Russia, Canada, Nepal, Pakistan and Germany.
John Gray (Chairperson)
Paola Dimario (Vice Chairperson and Head of Activities)
Jakob Piehl (Treasurer)
Petter Sjunnestrand (Head of Public Relations and Information)
Ettore Marchesoni (Secretary)
Urooj Mian (Board Member)
Audrey Faber (Board Member)
Masha Grigoryeva (Board Member)
Annkatrin.Tritschoks (Board Member)
Christian Opitz (Board Member)
Ashik K.C. (Board Member)`
Ralph Sundberg (Auditor)
Statutes
Statutes for Pax et Bellum - Forum for peace and security studies at Uppsala University.
Honorary Members
Honorary members are appointed by a membership meeting after proposition by the board. Persons who have made important achievements for peace and security are eligible for honorary membership. Honorary members have the same rights as ordinary members.
Prof. Dr. Peter Wallensteen (since March 2008)
“The member meeting of Pax et Bellum nominates Peter Wallensteen, Dag Hammarskjöld Professor of Peace and Conflict Research at Uppsala University, for his outstanding achievements in the field of conflict resolution. He has conducted extensive and influential research in the area, and introduced many students to the field through his book ‘Understanding Conflict Resolution’ and teaching. Furthermore, he heads the Uppsala Conflict Data Program, an important resource for researchers, students and practitioners alike.
The fact that Wallensteen is an alumnus from Uppsala University, his achievements in placing the Uppsala Department of Peace and Conflict Research on the map, and the fact that he is a co-founder of the student organisation Pax et Bellum, especially qualify Peter Wallensteen for the honorary membership.”
PhD hc Jan Elliasson (since 1994)
"Through his professional competence and personal commitment, Jan Eliasson has been working for peaceful conflict resolution in international fora such as the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, as well as within the academic sphere to transmit knowledge and promote interest in research on the potential of peaceful conflict resolution."
Previous Boards
2009/2010
Chairperson: Thimna Bunte; Vice Chairperson and Head of Activities: Paola Dimario; Treasurer: Jakob Piehl; Secretary: Jonas Baumann; Members of the Board: John Gray, Masha Grigoryeva, Urooj Mian, Per-Stian Honningsvag, Norah Avielle, Ettore Marchesoni; Auditor: Ralph Sundberg.
2008/2009
Chairperson: Thimna Bunte; Vice Chairperson and Head of Economy: Thiyumi Senarathna; Vice Chairperson and Head of Activities: Ayca Uygur; Head of PR: Suzanne Hoeksema; Secretary: Jonas Baumann; Members of the Board: Katja Christensen, Sandra Johansson, Ruxy Bujor, James Really, Esperance Bokaki, Markus Forsberg; Auditor: Ralph Sundberg.
2007/2008
Chairperson: Florian Krampe; Vice Chairperson and Head of Economy: Emma Johansson; Vice Chairperson and head of Activities: Bahar Baser; Secretary: Tor Westerlund; Members of the Board: Esperance Bokaki, Katja Christensen, Sandra Johansson, Thiyumi Senarathna, Ayca Uygur, Tiiti Valonen; Auditor: Ralph Sundberg.
2006/2007
Chairman: Markus Nordström; Vice Chairman for Economy: Rikard Jalkebro; Vice Chairman for Activities: Tine Karlsen; Vice Chairman for Public Relations: Jonathan Nuss; Secretary: Louise Langeby; Members of the Board: Ayce Kayaalp, Bahar Baser, Daniel Kekäläinen, Emma Leppämäki, Jumpei Maekawa, Timothy Bull.
1994
Ordförande Anna Lewin; Vice ordförande Björn Rundström; Skattmästare Margareta Sollenberg; Sekreterare Erik Noreen; Internationell sekreterare Ylva Blondel; Klubbmästare Pontus Weström; Övrig ledamot Peter Wallensteen