Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations Coventry University

Welcome to the Centre for Trust, Peace, and Social Relations at Coventry University, a dynamic establishment committed to promoting peace, social cohesion, and mutual understanding among different communities in the UK and around the world. As a point of interest, our institution is located on Cheetah Road in Coventry, United Kingdom, within walking distance of Coventry Cathedral and the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum.

Since our establishment in 1995, the Centre for Trust, Peace, and Social Relations has played a pivotal role in advancing research, education, and training on a wide range of issues related to peace, conflict resolution, and social justice. Our team, comprising experts and professionals from different walks of life, is committed to providing rigorous and cutting-edge research, teaching, and developmental programs that foster positive social change and promote sustainable peace.

Our wide range of research streams focuses on several areas of social concern, including religious conflict, transitional justice, peacekeeping, peacebuilding, and international development. We engage in collaborative research projects with local and international partners, including governments, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and civil society organizations, to co-create knowledge that addresses the complex challenges facing our contemporary society.

As an establishment, the Centre for Trust, Peace, and Social Relations also offers a diverse range of academic programs at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. Our teaching programs are anchored on the principles of experiential learning, research-based teaching, and multidisciplinary approaches. We also provide bespoke training programs, short courses, and executive education programs to government agencies, private companies, and civil society organizations that aim to equip professionals with the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies to contribute to peaceful and just societies.

Our institution is committed to fostering strong partnerships with different stakeholders, including students, researchers, policymakers, professionals, and the local community. We organize regular seminars, workshops, symposia, and conferences that bring different stakeholders together to share knowledge, ideas, and good practices on issues related to peace, social justice, and sustainable human development.

The Centre for Trust, Peace, and Social Relations at Coventry University provides an ideal environment for scholars, researchers, professionals, and students committed to promoting peace, social cohesion, and mutual understanding to engage in meaningful research, teaching, and developmental activities. Whether you are a student, a researcher, or a professional interested in peacebuilding and critical social issues, we invite you to join us in our mission to create a world that is more peaceful, just, and equitable.