Centre for Peace and Security

25/02/2025

New report! "Interfaith Learning in Christian and Muslim Higher Education Colleges" is a new report by Coventry University's Kristin Aune, Hafza Iqbal, Sariya Cheruvallil-Contractor, and Lucy Peacock. This publication explores how students at UK Christian and Muslim higher education colleges make sense of religious diversity and engage with those of other religions and beliefs, and how colleges support their interfaith learning. Read and download the full report:https://www.coventry.ac.uk/globalassets/media/global/08-new-research-section/ctpsr/interfaith-learning-full-report.pdf

20/02/2025

The last episode of the podcast series is out now! In this episode, key academics from Coventry University – including Michaelina Jakala, Elly Harrowell, Justina Pinkeviciute, Jess Northey, and Bahar Baser – reflect on the themes that have arisen across the previous 5 episodes in which we discussed case studies from Bosnia, Colombia, Kurdistan, Iraq and Algeria. Listen now!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3c8dHnFalLoHtlRhzxW7Pz

Generation Peace · Episode

19/02/2025

📢 New article! This publication by Tamlyn Monson and Susanne Wessendorf from Coventry University's Centre for Peace and Security on and explores hidden exclusions in superdiverse East London. Read the full article "Conditional inclusion? Conflicting representations, configurations and encounters in East London": https://doi.org/10.1080/01419870.2025.2461247

30/01/2025

Episode 5 of the new podcast is now out! Listen now to hear Dr Jessica Northey of Coventry University speak with Mohamed Sami Mehiaoui and others guests about young people and change in .

This Research Podcasts series, hosted by Michaelina Jakala, challenges the way we think about the role young people play in peace and conflict, and shines a light on how those young people can bring about change. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6siWeoVnKluOOH2OR8EtGM

Generation Peace · Episode

10/01/2025

Catch a sneak peak of the upcoming podcast! The next episode features Coventry University's Dr Chas Morison speaking about IDPs in Iraq and the experiences that mothers have in the camp.

The full episode is available January 15th, and you can catch up on past episodes online: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gmSmegT3hAqIrPgGpzRhu?si=5433990916a149d3

10/12/2024

Is it really true that a country with a youthful population is prone to conflict over peace? In the new podcast series, Dr Michaelina Jakala from the Centre for Peace and Security at Coventry University explores case studies from a range of different countries that will challenge the way you think about the role young people play in peace and conflict. Listen to the first episode now!

Podcast · Centre for Peace and Security at Coventry University · Is it really true that a country with a youthful population is prone to conflict over peace? What can we learn from young people who have experienced both, and how can we empower them to take even bigger strides towards a more peacef...

22/05/2024

📢 Citizen Social Science event! These sessions in July and August are offered by Coventry University and Coventry City Council At these sessions you will learn to undertake your own research projects with experienced researchers from University! Email to register: coventryhdrc[at]coventry.gov.uk

02/05/2024

Coventry Health Determinants Research Collaboration Webinar - Sinead Ouillon from addresses the Upskilling residents to be community researchers, and talks about her experience of using community research and training Citizen Social Scientists.

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23/04/2024

📢Maritime Security News at , Coventry University! The CTPSR team has been busy with a new project with IOM Indonesia on Transcending Borders – Strengthening Coordination, Detection and Management of Migration-Related Transnational Organized Maritime Crime in Indonesia’. The newest newsletter has details about this project, an end-of-project report, and new publications. Read and subscribe: https://createsend.com/t/j-D048CE66B35108F32540EF23F30FEDED

15/04/2024

On 🗓April 29th at 11:00–12:30 BST, , Coventry University is hosting a launch event for its Barnardo's funded project 'Designing ‘safe spaces’ for black children and young people in care placements with an emphasis on identity and voice.' Sign up for this free online event and learn how you can support the research and how the team can make the project work for you. Register by April 20th to attend: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mqsYS2U3vkqsfA4NOYr9Txdhu8ib-uFMmbqGQ-Frtu5UN1hLUTYxOTNXNlVGUkdDVDgwOVJZTlo1My4u&embed=true

11/04/2024

📢 New project! 'Designing "safe spaces" for black children and young people in care placements' fills an important research gap by promoting the voices of Black children and young people in care places and creating safe spaces for discussions of identity and culture. This , Coventry University project is led by Professor Sariya Cheruvallil-Contractor and the research is funded by Barnardo's: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/research/research-directories/projects/2024/safe-spaces-for-black-children/