Center for Peace Research and Studies

 

Center for Peace Research and Studies promotes research, dialogue, and evidence-based solutions to advance peace, conflict resolution, and sustainable development.

The Peace Research and Studies Center at Al-Daein University was established in 2016, concurrently with the founding of Al-Daein University, in response to the urgent need for an academic and research institution dedicated to the study of peace issues, conflict management, and the promotion of peaceful coexistence in the Darfur region and Sudan in general. Since its establishment, the Center has served as a scientific and intellectual platform contributing to knowledge production, capacity building, and strengthening the link between the University and society by addressing vital community issues.

The organizational structure of the Peace Research and Studies Center consists of the following:

  1. Director of the Center

  2. Deputy Director of the Center

  3. Three faculty members serving as researchers

To achieve leadership in scientific research and applied studies in the field of peace and the promotion of peaceful coexistence, and to contribute to fostering peace and social stability in Sudan.

The Center seeks to produce and disseminate scientific knowledge, build the capacities of students, researchers, and community actors in the fields of peace, conflict management, gender issues, negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution, and to strengthen partnerships with local, regional, and international institutions in support of peace and development efforts.

  • Qualifying academic and professional cadres in peace studies

  • Supporting efforts toward peacebuilding and community reconciliation

  • Integrating gender issues and social justice into peace programs

  • Enhancing the role of the university in community service

  • Building effective partnerships with relevant organizations and institutions

The Center offers specialized academic programs in Peace Studies, including:

  • Higher Diploma in Peace Studies

  • Master’s Degree in Peace Studies

  • Doctoral Degree (PhD) in Peace Studies

These programs aim to prepare specialists capable of analyzing conflicts, designing effective peacebuilding interventions, and working in academic and community-based institutions.

  • Scientific seminars and workshops

  • Conferences and intellectual forums

  • Training and capacity-building programs

  • Community dialogues and local peace initiatives

 

  • A comprehensive library specialized in Peace Studies and Community Development, containing books, theses, and research related to peace and conflict issues

  • A digital library

  • Fully equipped halls for meetings and workshops