The GHfP Institute carries forward a number of major international research programmes previously developed at the Guerrand-Hermès Foundation and is embedded in an excellent research and teaching environment and learning community of the UWTSD.

The Institute seeks to engage in cutting-edge research aimed at new understanding, innovation, policy change, and social transformation. It offers masters courses and doctoral and professional programmes in positive peace (including collective healing), public health and well-being, social justice, intercultural/interfaith/intergenerational dialogue, human-centred education, and community regeneration.