Università di Pisa - CISP - Centro Scienze per la Pace

What Università di Pisa - CISP - Centro Scienze per la Pace does

CISP (Centro Interdisciplinare Scienze per la Pace / Interdisciplinary Center for Peace Sciences) is a non-commercial academic research and education center founded in 1998 within the Università di Pisa, a public Italian university. It conducts interdisciplinary research, degree education, and public outreach in peace studies, conflict transformation, nonviolence, disarmament, and global citizenship. The center coordinates the National PhD in Peace Studies (now in its 41st cycle), contributes to Laurea and Laurea Magistrale programs in Scienze per la Pace, and runs advanced training courses (Corsi di Alta Formazione) such as "La Comunicazione Nonviolenta" and "Scuola Formatori e Formatrici." It also conducts peace education laboratories in over 200 primary and secondary school classes and manages Servizio Civile (civic service) programs.

CISP's core products and intellectual outputs include the peer-reviewed journal Rivista Scienza e Pace, the Scienza & Pace online magazine, the Quaderni Didattici educational manuals (including "Convivere nelle diversità"), the Collana Scienze per la Pace book series published by Pisa University Press, the Mediateca media library of recorded seminars, and the "Costruire la pace" podcast. The center is UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 certified (certificate IT14/0666) and GDPR compliant. Distribution is primarily through University of Pisa academic channels, in-person and online courses, direct school partnerships, and digital/online media (newsletter, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter/X).

CISP's business and revenue model is non-commercial. As a designated center within a public state university, it is funded primarily through allocations from the University of Pisa and the Italian Ministry of Education, supplemented by registration fees for advanced training courses and proceeds from select publications. CISP does not have separate legal incorporation, outside investors, or venture funding. It serves as the national reference center for the Rete Università per la Pace (RUniPace), a network of 29 Italian universities promoted by CRUI, and maintains partnerships with civil society organizations (AGESCI, Libera), healthcare NGOs (Emergency, Medici con l'Africa CUAMM), and international bodies (Scholas Occurrentes, EuPRA). Customer segments span university students, K-12 schools, civil society organizations, researchers, and the general public.

Name

Università di Pisa - CISP - Centro Scienze per la Pace

Legal name

Università di Pisa – Centro Interdisciplinare Scienze per la Pace

Website

https://cisp.unipi.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CISP is a non-commercial interdisciplinary research and education center at the University of Pisa, founded in 1998, conducting research, degree programs, and training in peace studies, conflict transformation, and nonviolence, and serving as the national reference for Italy's 29-university Network for Peace.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Pisa

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

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B2B

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Services

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Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Public University Funding: As a center within the University of Pisa, CISP operates primarily through public funding allocated by the university and Italian Ministry of Education.
2. Course Fees: The center generates revenue through fees for advanced training courses and formation programs, including high-level specialization courses with registration fees.
3. Publications and Educational Materials: The center produces and distributes educational publications including teaching manuals ('Quaderni Didattici') and maintains academic journals such as 'Scienza e Pace'. Some materials are provided free while others may have associated costs.

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

CISP is an interdisciplinary academic center of the University of Pisa that delivers peace studies education, conflict transformation research, and nonviolence training through formal degree programs (Laurea, Laurea Magistrale, and National PhD), advanced training courses (Corsi di Alta Formazione), school-based peace education laboratories, academic publications (journals, magazine, books, teaching manuals), and a digital media library with podcast and webinar content. Its offerings target university students, researchers, schools, civil society organizations, and professionals working in peacebuilding and global citizenship.

Product overview

CISP (Centro Interdisciplinare Scienze per la Pace) is an interdisciplinary academic center at the University of Pisa focused on peace research, education, and promotion. The center offers a portfolio of educational products and services including academic publications (Scienza & Pace Magazine, Rivista Scienza e Pace, Collana book series, Quaderni Didattici educational manuals), advanced training courses (Corsi di Alta Formazione), school-based peace education workshops (Laboratori nelle scuole, Germogli di Pace project), a media library (Mediateca) with recorded webinars and podcasts, and civil service programs. The center serves as Italy's national reference for the University Network for Peace and coordinates research and third-mission activities on positive peace and human rights.

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Brands

• Rivista Scienza e Pace: Academic journal published by CISP covering peace research and peace studies.
• Scienza & Pace Magazine
• Quaderni Didattici
• Mediateca CISP

Products and services

• Quaderni Didattici - "Convivere nelle diversità" An educational manual providing teaching ideas and practical proposals for educators to develop global citizenship competencies in young generations, with focus on anti-racist and non-violent education through workshops conducted in schools.
• Scienza & Pace Magazine An online magazine dedicated to peace studies, publishing articles and perspectives on peace, conflict transformation, and related topics.
• Rivista Scienza e Pace A peer-reviewed academic journal focused on peace studies, published by the center and available through the university.
• Collana Scienze per la Pace (Book Series) A book series published by Pisa University Press dedicated to peace sciences, featuring scholarly works on peace and conflict studies.
• Mediateca A media library containing recordings of past webinars, seminars, conferences, and the podcast "Costruire la pace" on topics related to peace studies.
• Podcast "Costruire la pace" A podcast series exploring themes of peace, peace movements, and international institutions, available on Spotify.
• Corsi di Alta Formazione (Advanced Training Courses) Advanced training courses including 'La Comunicazione Nonviolenta' and 'Scuola Formatori e Formatrici', offered in-person and online in Pisa, with reduced registration quotas for early enrollment.
• Laboratori nelle scuole (School Workshops) Peace education workshops conducted in primary and secondary schools, including the 'Germogli di Pace' project, implemented by civil service volunteers. Over 200 classes have participated over the past decade.
• Servizio Civile Universale e Regionale (Civil Service Program) Programs providing opportunities for young people to engage in universal and regional civil service related to peace activities, including the 'Giovani al servizio della pace' project.
• Corsi di Laurea in Scienze per la Pace (Degree Programs) Formal Laurea (Bachelor's) and Laurea Magistrale (Master's) degree programs in Scienze per la Pace offered through the University of Pisa's academic system.
• Dottorato Nazionale in Peace Studies (National PhD in Peace Studies) National PhD program in Peace Studies (41st cycle), coordinated with CISP faculty, with joint winter schools and research activities.
• International School on Disarmament and Research on Conflicts An annual international school now in its 65th edition, addressing disarmament, nuclear strategy, and conflict research, including the 2026 edition on "Dinamiche Nucleari e Estremismo Politico in un Ordine Mondiale in Mutamento".

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 school classes have participated in peace education laboratories over the past decade
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• CRUI - Conferenza dei Rettori delle Università ItalianecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 September 2019CISP serves as the national reference center for the Network of Universities for Peace (Rete Università per la Pace) promoted by CRUI. The network includes 29 Italian universities and aims to share knowledge on positive peace and human rights research, promoting nonviolence as an approach to conflict management.
• Rete Università per la PacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network of universities dedicated to peace research, education, and cultural promotion. CISP coordinates activities and serves as the reference center for this collaborative initiative.
• AGESCImajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCISP provides patronage for AGESCI initiatives including the Days of Memory and Commitment, collaborating on youth education for legality and active citizenship.
• LiberamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the 'Illuminiamo la Salute' project addressing health rights and anti-corruption, with joint events and educational initiatives.
• EmergencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint events on healthcare rights and global health topics, co-organizing seminars and educational activities.
• Medici con l'Africa CUAMMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on global health education and international development, collaborating on events discussing health rights in Africa.
• SubNetwork su Mobilità e Dialogo interculturaleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSub-network focused on mobility and intercultural dialogue within the broader University Network for Peace.
• Laboratorio Un Altro ModominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative laboratory focusing on alternative approaches to peace and social justice issues.
• Coordinamento Enti Educazione Cittadinanza Globale della Regione ToscanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional coordination of entities working on global citizenship education in Tuscany, supporting collaborative initiatives.
• Scholas OccurrentesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational educational organization founded by Pope Francis, present in 190 countries. CISP collaborates on projects promoting peace through education and cultural encounter.
• Dottorato Nazionale in Peace StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational PhD program in Peace Studies (41st cycle), with CISP faculty including Prof. Pierluigi Consorti serving as coordinator. Joint winter schools and research activities.
• EuPRA - European Peace Research AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCISP hosted the EuPRA Conference 2024 in Pisa, demonstrating strong ties with the European peace research community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Uppsala University - Department of Peace and Conflict Research: Leading European university department combining peace research and graduate education, with a parallel structure of research, teaching, and doctoral training comparable to CISP.
• University for Peace (UPEACE): UN-mandated university offering postgraduate peace and conflict studies programs globally. Comparable as a specialized institution dedicated to peace education, research, and outreach.
• George Mason University - Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution: US graduate school offering conflict analysis, peacebuilding, and conflict resolution degrees with significant research output. Directly comparable to CISP's academic peace studies and applied training portfolio.
• University of Bradford - Department of Peace Studies: One of the world's longest-standing university peace studies departments, offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in peace and conflict resolution. Directly comparable to CISP's academic peace studies mandate within a university setting.
• Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies - University of San Diego: US-based graduate school offering master's and doctoral programs in peace and conflict resolution, with applied peacebuilding and research arms. Directly comparable in scope to CISP's graduate education and applied research mix.
• Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO): Independent Norwegian peace research institute with an active research-training program and ties to the University of Oslo. Closely comparable to CISP as a hybrid research-education organization in peace studies.

Broad incumbents

• International Peace Institute (IPI): Global think tank focused on peace and security policy with educational and convening functions. Operates in the same thematic space as CISP's research and outreach, with broader international footprint.
• European Peace Research Association (EuPRA): European association of peace research institutions and scholars that links CISP to the wider academic community; CISP hosted EuPRA's 2024 conference. Comparable as a broader umbrella operating in the same disciplinary space.
• Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI): Independent international institute dedicated to research on peace, security, and disarmament. Operates in the same thematic space as CISP's disarmament and conflict research activities, though primarily research-focused.

Emerging players

• Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs: Nobel-laureate-affiliated organization promoting peace through science, with active student and young scholar programming (e.g., EuSYPC at Pisa in 2026 co-organized with CISP). Comparable as a peace-education community of practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMyoZbrBU_Do8XW2Di2gEtQ?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/250318101671472
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universit-di-pisa---cisp---centro-scienze-per-la-pace

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