News
Monday, 13 Apr 2026
Historian and PRIO Research Professor Hilde Henriksen Waage has been awarded the 2026 Freedom of Expression Prize by the Fritt Ord Foundation, in recognition of her decades-long commitment to critical, research-based inquiry and public debate.
Press release
Wednesday, 18 Mar 2026
Today PRIO's Director announced her list for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
Thursday, 13 Nov 2025
The Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Haakon Gjerløw as its new Deputy Director, effective 1 October.
Tuesday, 11 Nov 2025
The Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) is sad to announce the passing away of Mari Louise Holmboe Ruge (born 20 July 1934) on 7 November 2025 in Oslo.
Wednesday, 5 Feb 2025
PRIO is pleased to announce the appointment of Nina Græger as its next Director, effective 1 July 2025.
Thursday, 20 Jun 2024
PRIO congratulates Research Professor Kristian Berg Harpviken who has been appointed the new Director of The Nobel Institute.
Thursday, 18 Sep 2025
The Director of the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), Nina Græger, announced her updated list today for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.
Tuesday, 28 Jan 2025
The Director of PRIO, Henrik Urdal, announced his list today for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, with Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms topping the list.
Friday, 6 Jun 2025
PRIO welcomed guests for a special event this week, marking the transition of leadership from outgoing Director Henrik Urdal to incoming Director Nina Græger.
Thursday, 3 Oct 2024
The Director of the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), Henrik Urdal, announced his updated list for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize today, with election observers topping the list.
Nils Petter Gleditsch
Research Professor
Stein Tønnesson
Research Professor Emeritus
