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The Consortium for Peace Studies (CPS) at the University of Calgary is an interdisciplinary organization devoted to enhancing teaching and research in the field of peace studies. Our membership includes individuals from eleven university faculties, as well as other academic institutions, individuals involved in practical peace work and organizations who partner with us to achieve our goals. Peace Studies researchers are concerned with war and peace, human security to meet basic human needs, violence and nonviolence, conflict and conflict resolution as well as post-conflict reconstruction and reconciliation. Research takes place at all levels, from the macro-level examining international peace issues, to the micro-level examining internal conflict and peace in the individual.

The CPS unites peace researchers in many fields of study. Through international research, publication, public presentations and celebration of peace activists, the CPS strives to promote peace studies and educate the community about peace work.

Upcoming Events

Join the CPS in honouring it's fourth annual Calgary Peace Prize recipient - Ms. Sally Armstrong. For awards ceremony information and to purchase tickets online, click here.

Watch this space to register for the CPS 1st Summer Institute on Peacebuilding and Social Justice taking place this July blockweek.

Upcoming Speakers

Click here to see upcoming speakers for our PeaceTalk series.

Our Mission: The CPS is dedicated to reducing the human and environmental cost of violence through outstanding scholarship, applied research and education in peace studies, by fostering partnerships for a secure, healthy and creative global environment.
Our Vision: An interdisciplinary research organization centered at the University of Calgary making innovative contributions to peace studies, locally and globally.

Our Objectives:

  • To offer peace education and research at the University of Calgary;
  • To host research fellows in Peace Studies from around the globe;
  • To build innovative partnerships and activities with community associations working for peace;
  • To develop a Peace Studies degree program at the University of Calgary;
  • To establish an institute for peace research at the University of Calgary.

For more information please contact the Consortium for Peace Studies at
Telephone: +1 (403) 220-2136 or Email: peaceuc@ucalgary.ca

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