The OICD INSTITUTE
Create positive change using the power of identity and culture
A Learning Portal for Change-Agents Fighting Division and Violence.
A Learning Lab
Explore a wide variety of theories and methods that help shed light on how identity functions and how it can be used to create both division and cohesion. Academic reading summaries, audio files, quizzes, case studies and other activities are hosted at the Institute's Learning Lab.
Live Training
Learn live online in small classes with an expert. Expert-led courses allow a deep dive into how identity functions across a range of contexts. Learn how to put your knowledge to work in your own context through guided project activities and live support sessions.
Community Forum
With a community forum for open discussion of learning, events and courses, the Institute sets out to become a place where a community of like-minded practitioners interact. Guest lectures and public events which encourage audience interaction are hosted here.
The OICD Institute Features and Benefits
Key Ideas Series
Learn the essential concepts that unlock an understanding of identity and culture. Gain perspectives that will reveal ways in which identities can be put to work to either promote divisions or to fight and overcome them. Learn through article summaries and mini-modules with quizzes and online discussion.
Key Techniques Series
Introducing practical skills that you can use to create positive change. Understand how to gather identity-related information and build effective strategies and interventions to counter division and promote cohesion.
Special Content
Taking the most relevant findings from anthropology, neuroscience, psychology, performance, media studies and other subjects, expose yourself to a world of knowledge relevant to your work.
Full Educational Content 2020/21
Here's a break-down of the full OICD Institute educational and training content coming throughout 2020/21.
- Accessible online interactive and self-guided training - Easy to follow audio, video and text-based training
- Supporting articles and materials - Go deeper by reading more
- Online forum for guided support - Ask our experts and the community when you're unsure
- Practical research methods training - Equip yourself with the skills to discover the roots of the problem
- Practical research analysis tools - Learn how to manage your findings and go to the next step
- Practical strategy building guide - Design actual real world strategies rooted in an understanding of identity and culture
- Public engagement sessions with key academics and practitioners in relevant fields
- Media and reference libraries
Identity is a core issue for peacebuilding work, but also a very complex one. What I found interesting and relevant about the OICD's approach is the way it combines a high level conceptual model with practical application.
Phil Vernon, former Director of Programmes International Alert, London, UK (2004-2017)
With an interest in conflict prevention and resolution, I was looking for an opportunity to apply my academic knowledge to real-world projects. The interdisciplinary approach and unique methodology of conflict management that OICD applies is unparalleled.
Dr. Aliya Tskhay, Research Associate University of St. Andrews
Adding a wide variety of content over 2020/21!
Throughout 2020/21 we will uploading a wide variety of educational content to the Institute. Sign up for a free OICD Institute account to gain access to all of the materials and ensure you receive updates as new content becomes available.