Mentoring within the Defence Research Network
We’re exploring a mentoring scheme to connect researchers at different career stages.
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…
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
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.
In Conversation: Dr Patricia Shamai
For this edition of our 'In Conversation' segment, we had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Patricia Shamai, who shared her unconventional journey into academia and her critical reflections on the impact of emerging technologies.
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
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
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
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?
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.