How do we conceptualise violence, and what issues does this present in terms of how we learn about and engage the subject? We look at the pedagogical demands of violence, noting how it is key to any viable critique.

How does scientific and technological advancement transform security, war and violence? We explore the political and ethical implications of this, and the forms of violence we encounter in a digitally interconnected age.

What does humanitarianism mean in the 21st century? We analyse the notions of rights and justice, and how to frame this more broadly within ecological narratives of peaceful cohabitation.

What is the relationship between violence & identity? We investigate the racial, gendered and class-based stakes associated with violence to better understand topics like identity politics in the context of global conflicts and divisions.