CHISEL's primary objection is to develop tools that support people in performing complex cognitive tasks. Projects benefit from the collaborative approach taken within the group and its researchers. Project research proceeds by thinking creatively, exploiting synergies amongst individuals, and applying innovative research techniques.

Amongst the interests of researchers in the group are topics such as:

• Cognitive support and technology diffusion
• Human Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Human and social implications of technology use
• Social informatics
• Interface design
• Knowledge engineering
• Software engineering
• Technology and pedagogy
• Visualization