The Centre for Intergroup Studies (1968-1990) was founded by Professor Hendrik W. (H.W.) van der Merwe (1929-2001) in Cape Town, South Africa, to conduct academic research on relations between "racial" groups, with the goal of promoting mutual acceptance and co-operation.
Initially called the Abe Bailey Institute for Inter-Racial Studies after the original funding organisation, the Abe Bailey Trust, the unit is attached to the University of Cape Town. In 1973 the Institute was renamed the Centre for Intergroup Studies.
Since 1990 the Centre is known as the Centre for Conflict Resolution.