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Dr. Marwan Darweish is an Associate Professor at Coventry University's Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations since 2009. Previously, he served as Course Director for the MA in Peace and Conflict Studies (2010-2016) and led postgraduate certificate programs in conflict resolution. His research focuses on cultural heritage preservation, nonviolent resistance in occupied Palestinian territories, and conflict transformation in the Middle East. He has extensive field experience with over 30 years advocating for social-political change in Palestine/Israel.
- Education: PhD in Peace Studies, MA in Citizenship vs Nationality (University of Bradford)
- Lead Research: EU-funded projects on Palestinian nonviolent movements and Israeli solidarity networks
- International Engagement: Trained conflict resolution practitioners across Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East
Current initiatives include embedding research into teaching via Research Enriched Learning (REL) and leading Coventry University's Equality Diversity and Inclusion Committee (EDIC), building on its Bronze Athena Swan Award for gender equality.
Key projects include protecting Palestinian cultural heritage through UNESCO partnerships and analyzing gun violence reduction strategies among Palestinian communities in Israel. He co-authored Popular Protest in Palestine: The History and Uncertain Future of Unarmed Resistance (2015, Pluto Press).
