Yesid Paez

Dr Yesid Paez is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Education, Bath Spa University, specializing in Education and International Development with a focus on Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution. His work bridges academic theory with practical responses to violence and oppression in post-conflict regions.

• Doctor of Philosophy (Education), Bath Spa University
• MA Education, Bath Spa University
• Diploma in Religious Education, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
• BA (Hons) English Philology, Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Yesid's research centers on Peacebuilding through education, examining how communities in Colombia and Ukraine navigate conflict. His publications include book chapters, journal articles, and critical reflections on pedagogies in war-torn contexts. Key themes include social justice, community engagement, and curriculum innovation.

Recent works analyze future-oriented pedagogies in Colombia, the Museum of Peace in Ukraine, and culturally responsive approaches to education in conflict zones. These outputs emphasize hope, memory-making, and aspirational learning as tools for societal transformation.

• Fellowship of the Advanced HE institution (FHEA)

Yesid teaches modules such as Introduction to Peace Studies, Donor Logics in Education, and TESOL, while supervising research on youth participation and identity in global politics.