Welcome to the Centre for the History of Violence
The Centre for the History of Violence is a new research centre with an annual programme of lectures, seminars and conferences on every aspect of the History of Violence - from debates surrounding concepts of violence, to representations of violence in art, literature, and film, questions of interpersonal violence, to issues of political violence and terrorism.
We bring together internationally renowned scholars, post-doctoral fellows, graduates and undergraduates from across the Humanities and Social Sciences - Anthropology, Art, Criminology, Film, History, International Relations, Law, Literature, Philosophy, Psychology, Political Science and Sociology.
The Centre for the History of Violence is an adjunct of the Humanities Research Institute.
The Faculty's Humanities Research Institute is now seeking to appoint an outstanding early career researcher within five (5) working years since completing their doctoral qualification for a 3-year Post Doctoral Fellowship in a topic broadly related to the history of violence in the modern era.
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The Humanities Research Institute and the Centre for the History of Violence held the inaugural Violence Studies Conference at the Crowne Plaza, Newcastle, on 21-23 August.
NEW PERSPECTIVES ON VIOLENCE
Professor of History Philip Dwyer reflects on the success of the Violence Studies Conference 2012 and its role in shaping a new field of study.
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THE COMMENTATORS CONUNDRUM
Professor Joy Damousi elicited an art vs science debate in her thought-provoking address to the Violence Studies Conference 2012.
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Ending Deadly Conflict: Dream or Delusion?
Professor the Hon Gareth Evans AC QC, gave the keynote address at the Violence Studies Conference on 20th August at Crowne Plaza Newcastle.
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