TNS aims to provide an intellectually stimulating international environment for researchers and research students engaged in theoretical and empirically based studies of transnational processes and their effects and representations:
- It stimulates and supports cutting-edge research projects and links with international networks
- It conducts a post-graduate programme in Transnational Studies with national and international students
- It supports a regular annual research seminar programme with renowned visiting speakers from the UK and abroad and an Annual lecture
- It houses international conferences and workshops
- It collaborates with other centres and researchers across the university, the UK, Europe, and world-wide.