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Centre for Peace and Security

Drawing on a strong track record of research in security, peacebuilding, trust and social relations, the centre exemplifies Coventry University’s long-standing commitment to research that makes a strong impact on society and on the quality of life of ordinary people worldwide.

The Centre for Peace and Security is distinctive both in terms of the research undertaken and the approaches used. It is a truly multi-disciplinary centre, drawing from academic disciplines, knowledge and skills across the social sciences and beyond, we tackle many of the most critical and sensitive contemporary challenges. 

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Health Access for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Coventry

We are hosting a Festival of Social Science event to share findings from the Health Access for Refugees and Asylum Seekers Programme pilot, delivered in collaboration with Coventry City Council’s Migration Team.

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The Exchange series

Our webinar series, Research Insights papers, podcasts, seminars, and conferences present thought provoking research to connect academic and policy audiences.

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Coventry University researcher aiming to improve mental health crisis care for patients, police and healthcare workers

15 December 2025

Spending just 10 hours in a hospital A&E department was long enough to reveal the tensions that can occur between police and healthcare workers when dealing with patients in mental health crisis.

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