We are an emerging Centre that seeks to expand dialogue on violence within and beyond the University of Bath.
Current members of the Centre come from across the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, bringing diverse disciplinary and methodological insights into the conceptualisation and study of violence.
We pursue dialogue that deepens understanding of the inter-relationships between different forms of violence and share a commitment to the prevention of violence and amelioration of its impact, including through education.
The Centre for the Study of Violence is part of the Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies
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Prof Brad Evans was among world-leading experts at “The Disappeared: Addressing the Legacies and Challenges of Confronting Human Disappearance” conference.
During this event, hosted by the Centre for the Study of Violence, experts discussed the topic of genocide in the context of current Sudan and Gaza conflicts.
Prof Brad Evans, Director of the Centre for the Study of Violence writes for UnHerd about the "dejection and despair now hanging over the Valleys".
The University of Bath scholar, who grew up on the Penhrys estate, is now writing about violence in the valleys.
Speaking on BBC Points West, Brad Evans discusses how new technology is contributing to increased levels of violence among young people in the region.
The Centre for the Study of Violence hosted the official launch of the ‘Research Handbook on Conflict Prevention’, edited by Professor Timo Kivimäki.
A collection of videos and podcasts from our Centre and its members.
A collection of videos from the Centre for the Study of Violence, including our conversations on violence series, and lectures and recorded public talks.
A series of videos from the Centre for the Study of Violence's launch event.
Dr Brett Edwards' podcast series examines the history of biological and chemical weapons, discussing common tropes found in such films, media and literature.
Concerning Violence is a forum dedicated to the study of violence. Members of our Centre regularly write about important topics, sharing their opinions and expertise.
Professor Paul Higate explores the roles of individuals within acts of mass violence in the context of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.
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A collection of research projects from members of the Centre for the Study of Violence.
A list of published books from members of the Centre for the Study of Violence.
A collection of publications, including journal articles, from members of the Centre for the Study of Violence.
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.
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.