Project continues Münster’s legacy as a city of peace

Peace negotiations in the town hall of Münster in 1648 (painting by Fritz Grotemeyer). Stadtmuseum Münster The "Münster International Peace Research Initiative" (mipri) strengthens the university and the city as a location for peace and conflict research. To achieve this, the initiative bundles the scientific and social potential for sustainable and peace-building measures. Kathrin Kottke spoke with project leader Dr Erik Tolen about the content and goals of mipri. What is mipri about? The project connects peace and conflict research at the University with the present and the history of the City of Münster. Our goal is to bring together science and society. In view of current political developments, it is more important than ever to work together to find solutions and possibilities for peaceful interaction in the world.