Research spotlights: April 2025
Doctoral research: How does military life shape service children's identity
Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR)
For this month’s theme, we’ve been chatting with Paul Hook (managing director) about the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR).
Month of the Military Child #MotMC
The Month of the Military Child (MotMC), in April, is a campaign to raise awareness about the important role service children play in the Armed Forces community.
CIMVHR’s Student and Postdoctoral Engagement Community (SPEC)
The Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR) does a bunch of great things to help to enhance the lives of Canadian military personnel, Veterans and their families. But what about students and post-doctoral researchers?
March Editorial: Gender/Women in Defence
As we round off March and reflect on International Women’s Day, this month’s newsletter is dedicated to the theme Gender/Women in Defence. We explore how gender, leadership, identity, and power intersect in defence spaces—on the frontlines, in policy, in academia, and beyond.
How do you envision the future of gender equity in the defence sector and what steps do you think need to be taken to get there?
We took to social media with our new question of the month, asking our community: 'How do you envision the future of gender equity in the defence sector and what steps do you think need to be taken to get there?'
What we have been listening to: March 2025
This month, our playlist focuses on the US - Ukrainian relationship and the possibility of a ceasefire and negotiations. Whether you're into geopolitics or frontline updates, these episodes offer sharp insights.
What we're reading: March 2025
This month we're reading two books which explore power and conflict, from the quiet micropolitics of everyday life in Russia to the historical realities of surrender and captivity in Western warfare across centuries.
House of Commons Defence Select Committee: Women in the Armed Forces Follow Up
Tuesday 18th March saw the Defence Committee assessing progress on its predecessor Committee’s work on women in the Armed Forces, earing from witnesses across the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
SUpporting Successful TrAnsItioN (SUSTAIN)
Kings College London have recently released their report from the SUSTAIN programme identifying and examining barriers and facilitators to ex-servicewomen making a successful and sustainable transition to civilian life in the UK.
Round Up: International Women's Day
As part of our Women in Defence theme, Hannah West rounds up a series of events, podcasts, and resources focused on International Women's Day from across our community.
News from our community: March 2025
This month, we celebrate recent achievements, highlight upcoming events, and share key developments within our network. From member successes to important committee initiatives, stay informed and engaged with everything happening in March.