Centre for the Study of Violence members
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Centre for the Study of Violence
We explore how to counter violence through open and engaged educational practices. Our aim is to help society rethink how violence operates in the modern world.
Who we are
Our Centre’s research examines the complex and contested causes of violence. We’re committed to developing engaging educational practices that help modern society rethink how violence operates – from theatres of war to terrains of the everyday.
The Centre for the Study of Violence is part of the Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies
Our research areas
Pedagogies of violence
How do we conceptualise violence, and what issues does this present in terms of how we learn about and engage the subject? We look at the pedagogical demands of violence, noting how it is key to any viable critique.
Security, science and technology
How does scientific and technological advancement transform security, war and violence? We explore the political and ethical implications of this, and the forms of violence we encounter in a digitally interconnected age.
Humanitarian Futures
What does humanitarianism mean in the 21st century? We analyse the notions of rights and justice, and how to frame this more broadly within ecological narratives of peaceful cohabitation.
The Politics of Identity
What is the relationship between violence & identity? We investigate the racial, gendered and class-based stakes associated with violence to better understand topics like identity politics in the context of global conflicts and divisions.
Study with us
Our research informs the content of several courses taught at Bath. Alongside delivering dedicated units that focus directly on violence, our members provide research-led teaching and supervision at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels.
Our research and people
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Centre for the Study of Violence research projects
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Centre for the Study of Violence books
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Centre for the Study of Violence publications
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News
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Opening up a different conversation about violence
The first-ever Centre for the Study of Violence will launch this week, bringing together defence experts with political philosophers and humanitarians.
Reflections on Ukraine War: One Year On
Our experts from PoLIS have been providing media analysis on all aspects of the war in Ukraine for the past 12 months. One year on, we get their reflections.
Centre for the Study of Violence hosting webinar series discussing the Century of Violence
We are hosting a webinar series on the theme of “The Century of Violence” in partnership with UK’s longest-running philosophy Journal, The Philosopher.
Centre event explores the importance of providing sanctuary in a University setting
The Centre for the Study of Violence recently hosted an event to share perspectives on the phenomenon of forced migration and refugee experiences.
Upcoming events
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What is violence? How should societies respond?
29 Mar 2023 5.15pm
Room 1.10,
The Chancellors' Building,
University of Bath
Join us for the launch of the Centre for the Study of Violence. We'll discuss research and education's transformative potential for peaceful cohabitation.
The challenges of researching violence
30 Mar 2023 9.15am
Room 3.5,
The Chancellors' Building,
University of Bath
Join our workshop to explore the challenges faced when researching violence. This event is open to staff, and undergraduate and postgraduate Bath students.
About us
We are a research active Centre focused on countering violence through open and engaged educational practices.
Our global network of practitioners combines the fields of research, education, policy and culture. This collective approach allows us to explore the transformative potential of interdisciplinary educational practices.
We promote new ways to research, teach and rethink how violence operates in the contemporary world – from theatres of war to the terrain of the everyday.