Quaker Peace Studies Trust

17/06/2026

Set up over 50 years ago with Quaker support and still so relevant today

In a world of conflict and uncertainty, Peace Studies remains as pertinent as ever, offering valuable insights into some of the most urgent issues of our time.

Despite—or perhaps because of—what is currently happening in the world, it provides us with critical tools for understanding and responding to complex conflicts, and for exploring how societies can resolve them, heal, reconcile, and transform.

In yesterday's article in Times Higher Education, our Head of Department, Dr Rhys Kelly, reflects on why Peace Studies remains vital in an era of conflict, division, and uncertainty. He highlights that Peace Studies is not a niche academic area whose relevance is confined to history. As always, he skilfully links the rich intellectual heritage and complex history of Peace Studies to the global challenges underscoring the enduring relevance of peacebuilding, dialogue, and critical engagement in the pursuit of more peaceful societies.

Read the full article: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/can-peace-studies-thrive-era-strongmen-leaders

Learn more about Dr Rhys Kelly and his work:
https://www.bradford.ac.uk/staff/rhskelly2/

Explore our Peace Studies and International Development programmes:
https://www.bradford.ac.uk/courses/pg/?query=peace

22/05/2026

Trustees are meeting today in Bradford to plan our fundraising and future projects. Watch this space!

22/05/2026

18/05/2026

Great to read Andrew's story

A University of Bradford student has recalled being a child refugee sleeping next to dead bodies on board a ship while fleeing a war 30 years ago.

13/05/2026

Supported by QPST students are having a very interesting week over in Northern Ireland learning about the peace process there

12/05/2026

Students from Peace Studies and International Development, University of Bradford are in Northern Ireland this week learning from many people about peace processes there

06/05/2026

Has that peace studies problem been dealth with yet?

Over the last 50 years, the School of Peace Studies and International Development has worked with the UK Government, UN Peacekeeping and NATO, supported peacebuilding work in conflicts including Israel-Palestine, the Balkans and Iraq, and taught nearly 2,000 students, building a global reputation to make the world a safer place.

The recording of this lecture is now available to watch, and is part of the University’s 60th anniversary celebrations, marking six decades of research, innovation and real-world impact.

Explore our stories from the last 60 years, discover our impactful research and join us as we look ahead to the future.In 1984, former Prime Minister Margare...