The Centre conducts research and graduate training, develops initiatives to attract funds and advises on and promotes collaborative research activities with other universities and organisations in the professions.
Research is centred around the following areas:
- Criminal Justice Ethics
- Business and Professional Ethics
- Ethical Issues in Biotechnology
- IT and Nanotechnology: Ethics of Emergent Technology
- Ethical Issues in Political Violence and State Sovereignty
- Welfare Ethics
The Centre also publishes articles, newsletter, media comments, details on events and conferences and undertakes consultancies.