Research Study

The UNESCO Centre, based in Coleraine, provides a focus for research and development on the role of education within divided societies. The Centre has a special interest in education and the conflict in Northern Ireland and has specific expertise related to the curriculum theme of:
  • Education for Mutual Understanding;
  • Citizenship;
  • Social, Civic and Political Education;
  • Teaching of History in Divided Societies;and
  • Development of Integrated Schools.
A significant strength of the group is the relevance of its work to policy and practice. The UNESCO initiative includes the establishment of a University Centre for research, development and teaching in Education for Pluralism, Human Rights and Democracy at a local, national and international level.