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Can military veterans transition into teaching to help bridge the gap of workforce sustainability in the UK?

Can military veterans transition into teaching to help bridge the gap of workforce sustainability in the UK?

Bruce Morrison got in touch with us to share his recently published article - Can military veterans transition into teaching to help bridge the gap of workforce sustainability in the UK? Below you'll find the abstract and a link to the full article.

Parallels Between the British Army and the English Rugby Team…

Parallels Between the British Army and the English Rugby Team…

Dr Victoria Carr got in touch with us to share her recent think pieces, written in her capacity as a Senior Research Fellow for the Centre for Army Leadership. Below, you'll find her third of three pieces - Parallels Between the British Army and the English Rugby Team...

What we're reading: July 2025

What we're reading: July 2025

This month at the Defence Research Network, we’ve been exploring two insightful books on military command and the evolving nature of belief and authority in turbulent times.

What we have been listening to: July 2025

What we have been listening to: July 2025

As July draws to a close, the Defence Research Network has been tuning into gripping podcasts on wargaming, political controversy, and the evolving realities of modern conflict

Resources on wargaming & teaching

Useful links and networks: Georgetown University Wargaming Society (GUWS) PAXsims: A blog

In Conversation

Wargaming & teaching spotlight: Dr Timothy Peacock (University of Glasgow)

As a Lecturer in History & War Studies and Director of Games

What we have been listening to: June 2025

What we have been listening to: June 2025

As June unfolds, the Defence Research Network has been tuning into thought-provoking podcasts on military strategy, modern warfare, and geopolitical tensions.

What we're reading: June 2025

What we're reading: June 2025

This month at the Defence Research Network, we've been reading two powerful books that explore the personal and political dimensions of wartime experience.

To what degree is there utility in mentorship in the British Army?

To what degree is there utility in mentorship in the British Army?

Dr Victoria Carr got in touch with us to share her recent think pieces, written in her capacity as a Senior Research Fellow for the Centre for Army Leadership. Below, you'll find her second of three pieces - To what degree is there utility in mentorship in the British Army?

Some current research on wargaming

The research on wargaming has grown in recent years. In particular, there has been a focus on its effectiveness as a research tool. This month we look at some of these pieces that to shed light on wargaming and its potential.

Chaplaincy in the contemporary British Army

Chaplaincy in the contemporary British Army

Dr Victoria Carr got in touch with us to share her recent think pieces, written in her capacity as a Senior Research Fellow for the Centre for Army Leadership. Below, you'll find her first of three pieces - Chaplaincy in the contemporary British Army.