Research Institutes, Centres and Units - Universiti Sains Malaysia

Research and Education for Peace
(REPUSM)
The Research and Education for Peace Unit (REPUSM) was formally created in July
1995 under the auspices of the School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia. The
formation of the Unit was based on a need to create awareness of solving conflict
by peaceful means. It was noted that this awareness was lacking among universities,
particularly in Malaysia, judging from the course and academic programmes offered
as well as research work undertaken. In establishing REPUSM, USM became the first
institute of higher learning in the country to explore Peace Studies and Conflict
Resolution through research, education, and training. The REPUSM envisions itself as
a center of excellence in the study of human conflict and peaceful living. It aims to
actively contribute to the promotion of peace through it various work.
Objectives:
• To carry out research and education activities aimed at peace empowerment
and to publish and disseminate these findings for the academe and general
community purpose
• To engage in international exchange study program, thus facilitating the cooperation
of experts in the field
• To provide advisory and consulting services in the fields of peace research, peace
education and professional peace building skills
• To develop and implement peace education program at various community levels
• To organise seminars, workshop and provide professional training in pursuance
of the above aims
Academic course and training workshop :
Through the School of Social Sciences, REPUSM offers academic courses and training
workshop within and outside the university. They are as follows :
• Peacebuilding Strategies (Undergraduate Course)
• Skills & Strategies of Conflict Resolution (Undergraduate Course)
• Theories and Practices of Conflict Resolution (Undergraduate Course)
• Masters and Doctorial Degree in Philosophy by research (Conflict and Peace
Studies)
Research programs and other projects :
• Southeast Asian Conflict Studies Network (www.seacsn.net)
• Aceh Peace Program, now developed into a fully independent Aceh Institute
(www.acehinstitute.org)
• Acehnese Refugee Program with UNHCR
• Post-Tsunami Humanitarian Relief Project