The Callaghan’s remit has been broadened significantly, as reflected in its new name, and as a result now provides a hub for the research activities of a wider section of the College of Arts and Humanities.  Three ‘themes’ or strands’ have been identified as providing the impetus and focus for the Callaghan’s work, as they regroup a significant number of staff. These themes are:

1.    Conflict
2.    Power
3.    Empire

The current themes should not be viewed as set in stone, they provide a starting-point, and the Callaghan is open to suggestions for further themes, as long as these have a clear end-function (network or workshop bid, collaborative bid, impact-bearing activities etc).