Centre for Contemporary Identity and Diversity Studies (CCIDS)

North-West University

Advancing research, learning and community engagement on identity, diversity, gender, and institutional transformation in contemporary societies.

Short introduction

​The Centre for Contemporary Identity and Diversity Studies (CCIDS) provides a platform for interdisciplinary research, dialogue, and collaboration on issues of identity, diversity, and social justice. The Centre brings together scholars, students, and institutional partners to examine how social identities shape experiences of belonging, inequality, and participation in institutions and society.

Welcome Message

Welcome to the Centre for Contemporary Identity and Diversity Studies (CCIDS) webpage.

CCIDS was established to provide a critical research platform that examines how identity, diversity, and social inequalities shape experiences within institutions and society. The Centre seeks to generate knowledge that contributes to inclusive institutional environments, socially responsive policies, and meaningful social transformation.

Through interdisciplinary research and collaborative engagement, CCIDS aims to contribute to academic scholarship, policy development, and public dialogue on issues that affect contemporary societies.