Bath hosts leading experts and family members of Ireland’s Disappeared
A collection of talks from people impacted by disappearances during “The Troubles” in Northern Ireland explored the reality of the devastating topic.
Centre for the Study of Violence
Our aim is to provoke fresh thinking about how violence operates in the modern world and the ways to challenge and overcome it.
Who we are
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
Indicative areas of research
- The Politics of Disappearance
- Humanitarian Futures
- Gender and Domestic Violence
- Genocide and Mass Killing
- Ecologies of violence
- War, science and technology
- Diplomacy, Foreign Policy and Conflict Resolution
- Militarism
- Art and Violence
News
View the latest updates from our Centre.
'State of Disappearance’ exhibition launched on campus
The ambition is for this exhibition to be the start of a new Art on Campus initiative, designed to enrich the educational experience for students and staff.
International conference to launch disappearance studies led by Bath and Bristol academics
Prof Brad Evans was among world-leading experts at “The Disappeared: Addressing the Legacies and Challenges of Confronting Human Disappearance” conference.
Centre hosts 'Rwanda: 30 Years On Genocide, Truth & Justice in the Sudans, Gaza & Rwanda' event
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.
Professor Brad Evans Explores Violence in South Wales' Former Mining Communities
The University of Bath scholar, who grew up on the Penhrys estate, is now writing about violence in the valleys.
Centre for the Study of Violence hosts 'Research Handbook on Conflict Prevention' launch
The Centre for the Study of Violence hosted the official launch of the ‘Research Handbook on Conflict Prevention’, edited by Professor Timo Kivimäki.
Videos and media
A collection of videos and podcasts from our Centre and its members.
Centre for the Study of Violence videos
A collection of videos from the Centre for the Study of Violence, including our conversations on violence series, and lectures and recorded public talks.
Centre for the Study of Violence launch event
A series of videos from the Centre for the Study of Violence's launch event.
Poisons and Pestilence podcast series
Dr Brett Edwards' podcast series examines the history of biological and chemical weapons, discussing common tropes found in such films, media and literature.
Our research and people
Find out more about our members and their research activity.
Centre for the Study of Violence members
View the membership of the Centre for the Study of Violence.
Centre for the Study of Violence research projects
A collection of research projects from members of the Centre for the Study of Violence.
Centre for the Study of Violence publications
A collection of publications, including journal articles, from members of the Centre for the Study of Violence.
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.
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.